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About KAU
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1967.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which KAU is on top-140. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 251 place among top institutions.
KAU offers master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Establishment year
- 1967
- Students
- 32,853
- International students
- 7,248
- Female students
- 54%
- Acceptance rate
- 30%
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 38 |
Social Sciences & Management | 62 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 68 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 94 |
Natural Sciences | 99 |
Accounting & Finance | 101-150 |
Arts & Humanities | 133 |
KAU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at KAU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
Study programs at KAU
Accounting & Finance
Master of Professional Accounting
- Study degree
- MPAcc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environment
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Field Crops and Soil
- Study form
- Full-time
Groves
- Study form
- Full-time
Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Marine Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Executive MBA
- Study degree
- EMBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Information Technology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mining Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy Sciences
- Study form
- Full-time
Biochemistry
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Groves
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
- Study form
- Full-time
Urban and Regional Planning
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Animal Production
- Study form
- Full-time
Crop Protection
- Study form
- Full-time
Field Crops and Soil
- Study form
- Full-time
Groves
- Study form
- Full-time
Horticulture
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Master of Health Services and Hospital Management
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Teaching Methods
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Master's degree at KAU
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 3.5. TOEFL — 32 or higher.
- IELTS
- 3.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 32
- TOEFL PBT
- 400
KAU campus
The suburban campus of KAU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at KAU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Saudi Arabia after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Graduates of KAU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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