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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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5Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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

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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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.

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  • 2014
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  • 2015
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  • 2016
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  • 2017
    #=283
  • 2018
    #=267
  • 2019
    #=231
  • 2020
    #186
  • 2021
    #143
  • 2022
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  • 2023
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  • 2025
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Ranking criteria

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

QS World University Rankings

  • 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

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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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