Program Overview

KAUST University Programs

KAUST offers various degree programs, including Master's and Ph.D. programs, in different fields such as Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering, Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering, and Physical Science and Engineering.

Degree Programs

• Master's Program
• Ph.D. Program

Fields of Study

Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• TIE Masters

Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering

• Bioscience (B)
• Bioengineering (BioE)
• Environmental Science and Eng. (EnSE)
• Marine Science (MarS)
• Plant Science (PS)

Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering

• Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS)
• Computer Science (CS)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
• Statistics (STAT)

Physical Science and Engineering

• Chemical Engineering (CE)
• Chemistry (Chem)
• Earth System Science and Engineering (ESSE)
• Materials Science and Applied Physics (MSAP)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Edible Education Program

The Edible Education Program integrates sustainable agriculture, healthy eating habits, and plant science into K-12 curricula. The program serves as a catalyst for promoting environmental awareness, ownership of one's carbon footprint, and the value of healthy, local sourced food.

Program Overview

The program features an edible garden, a school kitchen, and an integrated curriculum designed to bring food education to life through hands-on learning.

Strategic Priorities

Guiding the Edible Education Program is a set of strategic priorities that advance sustainability, public health, and the cultural relevance of food education. These include:

• Empowering youth as problem-solving leaders in sustainable development and healthy living
• Preserving, promoting, and celebrating local food and medicinal traditions, as well as culinary heritage
• Creating a "Red Sea Diet" that emphasizes localized, healthy eating — incorporating sustainably sourced vegetables, fruits, grains, and seafood to reduce environmental impact
• Collaborating with local farmers, chefs, and food experts to strengthen regional food systems and community engagement
• Educating students and communities to minimize waste across the food cycle, from production to composting
• Promoting the selection of climate-appropriate local crops and teaching best practices related to native species
• Establishing a national network and database of educational and scientific resources to support curriculum development and teacher training

Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030

The Edible Education Program reinforces key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030, including sustainability, public health, natural resource protection, and youth empowerment — advancing the Kingdom's evolving role as a global leader in environmental and food systems transformation.

Research

KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research.

Centers of Excellence

• Generative AI
• Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies
• Smart Health
• Sustainable Food Security

Research Support

• Lab Equipment Maintenance (LEM)
• Postdoctoral Support

Research in Academic Divisions

• Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering
• Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering
• Physical Science and Engineering Division

Research Funding

• Research Funding and Services
• Research Translation & Partnership (RTP)

Research Facilities

• Shaheen III Supercomputer
• Research Platforms
• Core Labs

University Administration

KAUST is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks.

University Overview

• About KAUST
• Our Strategy
• Our Impacts
• Board of Trustees
• Office of the President
• Office of the Provost
• Office of the VP for Research
• Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
• The Policy Institute at KAUST

Careers

• Working at KAUST
• Faculty Positions
• Ibn Rushd Program
• Researcher Positions
• Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Benefits