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King Abdulaziz University

Where Knowledge Meets Innovation

King Abdulaziz University strives to provide an exceptional academic and research environment that empowers generations to face challenges and lead the future. Through advanced educational programs and global partnerships, we aim to foster innovation and develop scientific research to serve the community and the nation.

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DIVERSITY AND OPPORTUNITY COMBINED

+100k

Students

From 100

Countries

Studying In 33

Faculties and Institutes

Part of 419

Programs

Our Faculties

Discover our diverse range of faculties, each dedicated to excellence in their respective fields. Our institutions provide cutting-edge facilities and comprehensive programs to nurture the next generation of leaders.

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Faculty of Medicine - Rabigh

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences - Rabigh

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Economics and Administration

WE STRIVE FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE

30

Research Centers

+200

Research Groups

+5200

Researchers

+11000

Postgraduate Students

+182000

Citations

+2

Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)

+21000

Published Articles 2022-2024

+86%

Published in Q1-Q2

Latest News

King Abdulaziz University Tops Saudi Universities in Health Research 2025 Initiative
2025-09-11

King Abdulaziz University Tops Saudi Universities in Health Research 2025 Initiative

King Abdulaziz University ranked first among Saudi universities in the “Supporting Health Research Priorities 2025” initiative by the Saudi National Institute for Health Research, with 11.8% of total proposals, showcasing leadership in applied health research and global coll
Philippine Consul General Visits King Abdulaziz University to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Cooperation
2025-09-11

Philippine Consul General Visits King Abdulaziz University to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Cooperation

King Abdulaziz University welcomed the Consul General of the Philippines in Jeddah to explore opportunities for academic and cultural cooperation, student support, and research collaboration.
Advanced Robotic Surgery Saves the Life of a Patient at King Abdulaziz University Hospital
2025-09-10

Advanced Robotic Surgery Saves the Life of a Patient at King Abdulaziz University Hospital

King Abdulaziz University Hospital’s Hepatobiliary Surgery team performed a successful robotic procedure to restore bile ducts in a 15-year-old patient, marking a milestone in advanced healthcare and robotic surgery in Saudi Arabia.
European Dental Association Recognizes King Abdulaziz University Academic with Prestigious Award, A First Outside Europe
2025-09-10

European Dental Association Recognizes King Abdulaziz University Academic with Prestigious Award, A First Outside Europe

Dr. Dalia Meisha of King Abdulaziz University has become the first non-European academic to receive the ADEE Mature Career Educator Award 2025, honoring her global contributions to dental education, research, and mentoring.

Events

University Guidance Forum for New Students for the Academic Year 1447 AH

26 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2025
09:00 - 14:00
📍 King Faisal Conference Center

Summer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

03 Aug 2025 - 07 Aug 2025
17:00 - 19:00
📍 Online

The Inspirational Edition of TEDxKAU

20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2025
15:00 - 22:00
📍 King Faisal Conference Center

Launching of Student Activities for the Academic Year 1447 AH under the Theme “Destination of Dreamers”

28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025
08:00 - 14:00
📍 King Faisal Conference Center

Research Highlights

EXPLORE AND ENGAGE WITH OUR RESEARCH TO DISCOVER INNOVATION IN ACTION

Opinion Paper: “So what if ChatGPT wrote it?” Multidisciplinary perspectives on opportunities, challenges and implications of generative conversational AI for research, practice and policy

Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Nir Kshetri, Laurie Hughes, Emma Louise Slade, Anand Jeyaraj, Arpan Kumar Kar, Abdullah M. Baabdullah, Alex Koohang, Vishnupriya Raghavan, Manju Ahuja, Hanaa Albanna, Mousa Ahmad Albashrawi, Adil S. Al-Busaidi, and 30+ additional contributors

Energy storage technologies: An integrated survey of developments, global economical/environmental effects, optimal scheduling model, and sustainable adaption policies

Mohammad Amir, Radhika G. Deshmukh, Fuzail Ahmad, Narottam Das, Hani Vahedi, Wen-Cheng Lai, Kiran Janjua, Ameena Saad Al-Sumaiti

Metaverse beyond the hype: Multidisciplinary perspectives on emerging challenges, opportunities, and agenda for research, practice and policy

Yogesh K. Dwivedi, Laurie Hughes, Abdullah M. Baabdullah, Samuel Ribeiro-Navarrete, Mihalis Giannakis, Mutaz M. Al-Debei, Denis Dennehy, Bhimaraya Metri, Dimitrios Buhalis, and 30+ additional international contributors

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Student Achievements

Celebrating excellence and outstanding accomplishments of our talented students across various fields.

Students of the Faculty of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University Excel at the Hajj Exhibition and Conference 1446 AH, Winning Media Excellence Awards
Achievement

Students of the Faculty of Communication and Media at King Abdulaziz University Excel at the Hajj Exhibition and Conference 1446 AH, Winning Media Excellence Awards
Digital Transformation Hackathon at University of Jeddah
Achievement

Digital Transformation Hackathon at University of Jeddah
Participation in the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025
Achievement

Participation in the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025
Haifa Al-Maleh Achieves an International Milestone in the Landscape Architects Competition in Mexico
Achievement

Haifa Al-Maleh Achieves an International Milestone in the Landscape Architects Competition in Mexico
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