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King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

Location

P.O.Box 80200, Abdulla Alsulaiman Rd, Jeddah, SA, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Ranking

# 149QS World University Rankings

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About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences,...
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About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences,...
Read more

Available programs

University information

General

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There are a number of facilities available for students to utilize at King Abdulaziz University:
 

•University Medical Services Center

•University Dental Hospital

•KAU Hospital

Sports Clubs

King Faisal Convention Center

University Schools

•Sports Tent

Stadiums

KAU Research Endowment Fund


See a little more about life on campus via the following photo album.

 

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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is one of the top public universities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #149 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2012
    #334
  • 2014
    #=360
  • 2015
    #334
  • 2016
    #=303
  • 2017
    #=283
  • 2018
    #=267
  • 2019
    #=231
  • 2020
    #186
  • 2021
    #143
  • 2022
    #109
  • 2023
    #=106
  • 2024
    #=143
  • 2025
    #149

Ranking criteria

52.2
Overall
59.8
Academic Reputation
34.4
Citations per Faculty
35.9
Employment Outcomes
61.4
Employer Reputation
41.6
Faculty Student Ratio
89.3
International Faculty Ratio
93.1
International Research Network
9.5
International Student Ratio
58.4
Sustainability

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Campus locations

P.O.Box 80200, Abdulla Alsulaiman Rd, Jeddah, SA Campus

P.O.Box 80200

Abdulla Alsulaiman Rd

Jeddah

SA

21589

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