Kaust

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom, in the region, and around the globe. As an independent, merit-based institution, KAUST’s pioneering matrix structure of academic divisions and interdisciplinary research centers enables top researchers from around the globe and across all cultures to work together to solve challenging scientific and technological issues. KAUST aspires to be a destination for scientific and technological education and research. They advance science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. They are a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world. KAUST exists for the pursuit and advancement of scientific knowledge and its broad dissemination and benevolent application. They strive to enhance the welfare of society with a special focus on four areas of global significance – food, water, energy, and the environment.

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