KAUST| A Top Research University in the Middle East
Key Stats
We are a unique destination for bright minds from around the globe, and in our 15-year history, we have solidified a place as one of the top-ranked research universities in the world.
#1
university in
Arab world
#1
supercomputer
in Middle East
#1
in Arab world for highly cited researchers
$1+ billion
investment raised by KAUST startups
*Latest update - Nov 2025