King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
P.O.Box 80200, Abdulla Alsulaiman Rd, Jeddah, SA, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
# 200QS World University Rankings
5 Postgraduate Programmes
About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Mining, Medical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.
The university’s mission is “The advancement of society through pioneering research and encouraging academic and scientific excellence."
Students can choose to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at King Abdulaziz University.
About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Mining, Medical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.
The university’s mission is “The advancement of society through pioneering research and encouraging academic and scientific excellence."
Students can choose to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at King Abdulaziz University.
Available programmes
University information
General
There are a number of facilities available for students to utilize at King Abdulaziz University:
•University Medical Services Center
•University Dental Hospital
•KAU Hospital
•King Faisal Convention Center
•Sports Tent
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Scholarships
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Rankings & Ratings
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is one of the top Public universities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #200 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#334
- 2016#=303
- 2017#=283
- 2018#=267
- 2019#=231
- 2020#186
- 2021#143
- 2022#109
- 2023#=106
- 2024#=143
- 2025#149
- 2026#163
- 2027#200
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#334
- 2016#=303
- 2017#=283
- 2018#=267
- 2019#=231
- 2020#186
- 2021#143
- 2022#109
- 2023#=106
- 2024#=143
- 2025#149
- 2026#163
- 2027#200
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