King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Statistics

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# 3 of 38 In Saudi Arabia
# 147 of 14,131 For Petroleum Engineering
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Acceptance rate

36%

Enrollment

940

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate36%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Enrollment940

We've calculated the 36% acceptance rate for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Department/Division : Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering

Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Marine Science and Oceanography

Department/Division : Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering

Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mathematics

Department/Division : Physical Science and Engineering

Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Geological Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering Solid State Physics Thermal Engineering Thermal Physics

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology No Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry No Yes Yes
Computer Science No Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering No Yes Yes
Environmental Science No Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics No Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics No Yes Yes
Psychology No No No

Master's Degree

Applied Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Environmental Studies Genetics Geological Engineering Marine Science and Oceanography Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering Statistics

Doctorate

Applied Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Earth Sciences Electrical Engineering Environmental Studies Genetics Geological Engineering Marine Science and Oceanography Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering Statistics

Research profile

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 37,540 scientific papers published and 1,349,843 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
27,951 / 1,054,434
Physics
25,895 / 1,001,905
Chemistry
25,270 / 1,067,256
Biology
22,640 / 990,150
Quantum and Particle physics
19,603 / 775,056
Environmental Science
17,916 / 648,072
Materials Science
17,500 / 788,738
Organic chemistry
15,752 / 744,706
Computer Science
15,424 / 441,831
Biochemistry
12,095 / 573,775
Geology
11,234 / 383,116
Electrical Engineering
9,713 / 381,508
Ecology
8,287 / 350,612
Genetics
8,280 / 339,492
Optics
8,209 / 286,228
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,047 / 239,144
Mathematics
7,951 / 186,721
Nanotechnology
7,569 / 443,050
Geography and Cartography
7,467 / 233,191
Chemical Engineering
7,091 / 431,458
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,061 / 173,434
Physical
6,350 / 341,660
Statistics
6,342 / 157,308
Medicine
6,045 / 224,354
Telecommunications
5,799 / 146,924
Metallurgy
5,451 / 268,564
Paleontology
5,256 / 176,601
Oceanography
4,468 / 172,658
Computer Networking
4,036 / 99,017
Machine Learning
3,955 / 106,373
Philosophy
3,628 / 98,457
Mechanical Engineering
3,522 / 109,806
Aerospace Engineering
3,470 / 102,451
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,388 / 106,340
Condensed Matter
3,371 / 186,256
Psychology
2,960 / 110,493
Electronic Engineering
2,890 / 72,291
Computer Vision
2,868 / 76,928
Business
2,808 / 67,633
Environmental Management
2,699 / 125,195

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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names KAUSTجامعة الملك عبد الله للعلوم والتقنية
Founded 2009
Motto Through Inspiration, Discovery
Address P.O. Box 4700 Thuwal, 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
City Population 8,000
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