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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST)
About
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is a public research university located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2009, the university provides research and graduate training programs in English as the official language of instruction. It is named after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 2005 until 2015.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 1,620
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 69%
- Female : Male
- 38 : 62
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 11 | 77.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 36 | 79.3 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =56 | 75.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =58 | 75.4 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =68 | 74.6 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =76 | 77.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =78 | 76.6 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 98 | 71.8 | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =117 | 74.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =124 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =130 | 67.5 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | =137 | 68.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =150 | 69.2 | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =283 | 64.5 | 2026 |
| Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
US News
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 | 81.9 | 2027 |
| Water Resources | 26 | 66.2 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | 29 | 76.8 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | 31 | 78.7 | 2027 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 34 | 51.0 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 35 | 78.0 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | 38 | 82.3 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 41 | 73.7 | 2027 |
| Optics | 49 | 69.4 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | 62 | 70.9 | 2027 |
| Engineering | 66 | 70.0 | 2027 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 69 | 59.2 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =73 | 62.0 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | 83 | 65.2 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 86 | 66.0 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | =105 | 43.3 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =138 | 52.8 | 2027 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 141 | 58.3 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =151 | 44.5 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =157 | 56.7 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | =170 | 38.6 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =226 | 53.2 | 2027 |
ARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Science & Engineering | 45 | 161.2 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 | 165.9 | 2025 |
| Remote Sensing | 47 | 103.2 | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank 103.
When was King Abdullah University of Science and Technology founded?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology was founded in 2009.
What are the top subjects at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology include: Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, Water Resources, Materials Science, Energy and Fuels.
Where is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology located?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.