King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Email Format
Higher EducationCommunity of Madrid, Spain1001-5000 Employees
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a public research university based in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, focused on graduate education and research in the sciences and engineering. Instruction is in English, and its programs are organized into major domains including Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering; Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering; and Physical Sciences and Engineering. Founded in 2009, KAUST began with initial support from Saudi Aramco and has grown into a substantial research institution. The institution has rapidly increased its research output and citation impact. In 2026 KAUST researchers announced advances such as a stain-free imaging platform intended to speed tissue analysis and support AI-assisted cancer diagnostics. It also engages in collaborations with industry and government partners, exemplified by a May 2026 agreement with Boeing, SkyGrid, and GACA to explore advanced air mobility operations and regulatory frameworks.