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King Abdulaziz University

Where Knowledge Meets Innovation

King Abdulaziz University strives to provide an exceptional academic and research environment that empowers generations to face challenges and lead the future. Through advanced educational programs and global partnerships, we aim to foster innovation and develop scientific research to serve the community and the nation.

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DIVERSITY AND OPPORTUNITY COMBINED

+100k

Students

From 100

Countries

Studying In 33

Faculties and Institutes

Part of 419

Programs

Our Faculties

Discover our diverse range of faculties, each dedicated to excellence in their respective fields. Our institutions provide cutting-edge facilities and comprehensive programs to nurture the next generation of leaders.

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Faculty of Medicine - Rabigh

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences - Rabigh

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Economics and Administration

WE STRIVE FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

30

Research Centers

+200

Research Groups

+5200

Researchers

+11000

Postgraduate Students

+182000

Citations

+2

Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)

+21000

Published Articles 2022-2024

+86%

Published in Q1-Q2

Latest News

King Abdulaziz University and Prince Sultan Aviation Academy Sign MoU to Develop National Talent in Engineering and Industrial Sectors
2025-12-02

King Abdulaziz University and Prince Sultan Aviation Academy Sign MoU to Develop National Talent in Engineering and Industrial Sectors

King Abdulaziz University, represented by its Faculty of Engineering, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prince Sultan Aviation Academy to strengthen collaboration in advanced engineering and industrial sectors, and to
King Abdulaziz University Dental Researchers Make Strong Impact at SIDC Jeddah 2025 with 20 Scientific Papers
2025-12-01

King Abdulaziz University Dental Researchers Make Strong Impact at SIDC Jeddah 2025 with 20 Scientific Papers

Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, Dr. Tareef bin Youssef Alaama, President of King Abdulaziz University, inaugurated the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC JEDDAH 2025) and its accompanying exhibition
KAU Students Excel at Regional Environmental Public Speaking Competition in Dubai
2025-11-30

KAU Students Excel at Regional Environmental Public Speaking Competition in Dubai

King Abdulaziz University achieved distinguished results at the 2025 Inter-College Environmental Public Speaking Competition, organized by the Emirates Environmental Group
King Abdulaziz University Participates in the International Conference on Military Medicine and the First Conference on Aerospace Medicine
2025-11-27

King Abdulaziz University Participates in the International Conference on Military Medicine and the First Conference on Aerospace Medicine

King Abdulaziz University participated in the 4th International Conference on Military Medicine and the 1st Conference on Aerospace Medicine, held from November 18-20, 2025, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

Events

Student Film Festival 2025

02 Dec 2025 - 04 Dec 2025
08:00 - 14:00
📍 King Faisal Conference Center in kau

In collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Microsoft

23 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025
16:11 - 21:00
📍 online

Scientific Societies and Their Role in Developing Human Capabilities

11 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025
09:00 - 14:30
📍 King Faisal Conference Center – King Abdulaziz University

The First Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Saudi Universities

21 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2025
09:00 - 14:00
📍 King Faisal Conference Center

Research Highlights

EXPLORE AND ENGAGE WITH OUR RESEARCH TO DISCOVER INNOVATION IN ACTION

Opinion Paper: “So what if ChatGPT wrote it?” Multidisciplinary perspectives on opportunities, challenges and implications of generative conversational AI for research, practice and policy

Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Nir Kshetri, Laurie Hughes, Emma Louise Slade, Anand Jeyaraj, Arpan Kumar Kar, Abdullah M. Baabdullah, Alex Koohang, Vishnupriya Raghavan, Manju Ahuja, Hanaa Albanna, Mousa Ahmad Albashrawi, Adil S. Al-Busaidi, and 30+ additional contributors

Energy storage technologies: An integrated survey of developments, global economical/environmental effects, optimal scheduling model, and sustainable adaption policies

Mohammad Amir, Radhika G. Deshmukh, Fuzail Ahmad, Narottam Das, Hani Vahedi, Wen-Cheng Lai, Kiran Janjua, Ameena Saad Al-Sumaiti

Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy

Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Laurie Hughes, Abdullah M. Baabdullah, Samuel Ribeiro-Navarrete, Mihalis Giannakis, Mutaz M. Al-Debei, Denis Dennehy, Bhimaraya Metri, Dimitrios Buhalis, and 30+ additional international contributors

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Student Achievements

Celebrating excellence and outstanding accomplishments of our talented students across various fields.

Ms. Ghazal Bahrawi receives the Margherita Rapagna Memorial Prize in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University, Canada.
Achievement

Ms. Ghazal Bahrawi receives the Margherita Rapagna Memorial Prize in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University, Canada.
Student Lana Fahad Al-Abbasi earns a place among the “Young Explorers” elite for 2025 by National Geographic.
Achievement

Student Lana Fahad Al-Abbasi earns a place among the “Young Explorers” elite for 2025 by National Geographic.
Female students from King Abdulaziz University win five awards in the “Injaz Al-Arab” competition for youth and entrepreneurs.
Achievement

Female students from King Abdulaziz University win five awards in the “Injaz Al-Arab” competition for youth and entrepreneurs.
The King Abdulaziz University student team wins third place in the 2025 Summer Robotics Championship Balloon Challenge track
Achievement

The King Abdulaziz University student team wins third place in the 2025 Summer Robotics Championship Balloon Challenge track
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