King Saud University
Higher EducationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia10001+ Employees
King Saud University is a higher education institution located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, employing more than 10,000 people. Its mission includes delivering quality education, conducting impactful research, serving national and international communities, and advancing Saudi Arabia's knowledge society through learning, creativity, the use of evolving technologies, and effective international partnerships. The university engages in external partnerships and collaborations, evidenced by recent agreements and joint initiatives with organizations such as RFIDHY, RSS Services Limited, and a professional association of statisticians and data scientists, as well as cooperative projects like the Istidama saffron localization effort with the Estidamah Research Center. It hosts and participates in scholarly events and forums, and its students have earned recognition at international venues, including a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2026 and participation in the 8th Medical Students Research Forum. The institution maintains an online presence at https://ksu.edu.sa and participates in sustainable development activities, including hosting the Sustainable Development Conference 2026.