King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a world-class research university in Saudi Arabia where science, technology and entrepreneurship come together to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Located on the Red Sea, KAUST brings together a global community of researchers, faculty, students and innovators working across areas including artificial intelligence, energy, water, food, health, advanced materials and environmental sustainability.

Through interdisciplinary research, state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with industry, government and academia, KAUST accelerates the translation of scientific discovery into real-world impact. Its research and innovation ecosystem supports breakthrough ideas from the laboratory through to commercialization, entrepreneurship and scalable solutions.

KAUST is also contributing to Saudi Arabia’s transformation under Vision 2030 by developing talent, advancing deep technology and supporting innovation-led economic growth.

With researchers and students from around the world, KAUST offers a highly collaborative environment designed to enable ambitious thinking, scientific excellence and discoveries with global relevance.