Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of degree programs, including:

• Master's Program
• Ph.D. Program

Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship program includes:

• TIE Masters

Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering

The Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering program includes:

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

Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering

The Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering program includes:

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

Physical Science and Engineering

The Physical Science and Engineering program includes:

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

MD-PhD Program

Overview

The M.D-Ph.D. program offers Saudi and resident students of medicine enrollment in a Ph.D. program at KAUST that features state-of-the-art educational and research facilities. The program is tailored to those who aspire to build their careers as physician scientists and become the leaders of tomorrow.

Objectives

The objective of the M.D.-Ph.D. program is to offer the most advanced educational and research facilities to Saudi and resident students of medicine aspiring to build careers as physician-scientists. M.D.-Ph.D. graduates will be future leaders in using a combination of a rich spectrum of clinical sciences/experiences and emerging knowledge from research areas in basic and translational sciences.

Future Perspectives

Clinicians with an M.D.-Ph.D. degree will lead the way in implementing smart-health technologies in healthcare. Ultimately, they will pioneer the paradigm shift to precision medicine. Moreover, these students will generate a growing interest in evidence-based and research-based approaches for patient care through educational activities, regular seminars and, above all, a demonstration of the benefits of their own research-based clinical practices.

Research

The university advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research. Research areas include:

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

Centers of Excellence

The university has several Centers of Excellence, including:

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

Research Support

The university provides research support, including:

• Lab Equipment Maintenance (LEM)
• Postdoctoral Support

Research Facilities

The university has several research facilities, including:

• Shaheen III Supercomputer
• Research Platforms
• Core Labs

Connecting Research & Industry

The university connects research and industry through innovation and partnerships, including:

• The National Transformation Institute (NTI)
• Commercialization and Consultancy
• Innovation Ecosystem
• Innovation Hubs