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King Abdulaziz University, founded in 1387H/1967G, is named after the founder and first King of modern-day Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman al Saud. The University came into existence with the aim of promoting and providing higher education to the western region of Saudi Arabia. 

History

King Abdul Aziz University bears the name of the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdul Aziz. The establishment of this university was in 1387 AH / 1967 AD as a private university, with the aim of spreading higher education in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Education

The university witnessed much development in quality and quantity since it was established until it becomes one of the distinguished universities in terms of the number of students, the number of scientific and theoretical fields of study and the exclusiveness of certain specializations such as Seas Sciences, Geology, Nuclear Engineering, Medical Engineering , Meteorology and Aviation and Mineralization.

Research

The pillars of King Abdulaziz University's vision, and from here, the university is implementing a precise plan to improve the number and quality of scientific papers and is also keen to increase the rate of publication and citation among faculty members to achieve its goal of being among the top 100 universities to achieve the Kingdom’s vision 2030. It also has an infrastructure of Specialized scientific and research entities represented by specialized entities, including supporting deanships, specialized research centers and laboratories, and research excellence chairs.

King Abdulaziz University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #102 Ranking
  • 23 Scholarships
  • 4,107 Academic Staff
  • 32,034 Students
  • 7,047 Students (int'l)
  • 17,298 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

King Abdulaziz University Overview

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
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Creative BioMart
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
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BOCSCI Inc.
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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King Abdulaziz University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 1.2% Saudi Arabia
Top 6.3% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

102

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 28 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
65 74 102

QS World University Rankings

163

By TopUniversities

Dropped 14 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
143 149 163

World University Rankings

351

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
251 351 351

Academic Ranking of World Universities

501

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Dropped 300 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
151 201 501

Library services

  • The library took up temporary headquarters in 1385 AH in an apartment in the Prince Mansour bin Abdulaziz Building at the end of Qabel Street, which intersects with King Abdulaziz Street

Medical services

  • The University Medical Services Center offers its medical services to all university community such as male and female faculty members and employees and their dependents through its general clinics, specialized clinics, dental clinics, and their support departments such as reception, medical files, pharmacy, labs, radiology, general dressing, etc.

Campus life

King Abdulaziz University has two separate campuses; one for male students and another for female students, as required by the Islamic teachings. Interestingly, each campus is equipped with all state-of-the-art academic, sports, and leisure facilities as well as a huge library provided with the latest modern technologies to serve students and faculty members.

Sports facilities

Sports stadiums services are provided to university students and employees in coordination with the Department of sports activities of Deanship of Students Affairs The sports stadiums include:

  • Sports stadium (new) includes an international court with the possibility of holding all the track and field on its ground, with room for more than 7 thousands of spectators and physiotherapy clinics and contains electronic clocks with color screens and parking lots that can accommodate more than 1,000 cars.
  • Three tennis courts.
  • Four volleyball courts.
  • Three basketball courts.
  • Three handball courts.
  • Reserve football Stadium.

Student clubs

  • Horsemanship Club.
  • The university Scout and Ranger Club.
  • Sons and daughters of university employees Club.
  • School of Economics and Management Accounting Club.
  • Hobby Center, with a number of student clubs of different tendencies and hobbies are:
  • Club of scientific innovations.
  • Computer Club.
  • plastic arts and Calligraphy Club.
  • Optical imaging Club.
  • Relations Club.
  • Literary Club.
  • Social Club.
  • Hope Club for people with special needs.
  • Theater Club.
  • Folklore Club. 

Accreditation

After a lengthy and rigorous self-examination process and demonstrating compliance with academic standards and accreditation criteria, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) has been accredited by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).

King Abdulaziz University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Saudi Arabia Country
Jeddah City

King Abdulaziz University Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 38 reviews

  • 5 Star
    16 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    15 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
  • Career Development 4.2
5/5

Mene bohut khush hon inhon ne meti bohut help ki

I am thankfully to them they help me alot i am so glad

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jun 2017 - Jul 2031
Posted on Mar 2026
5/5

Nice campus

King Abdulaziz University is one of the good universities in my country. It has a great academic staff with enough experience in scientific research and the teaching process. It has a large central library that encompasses many computers connected with free Wi-Fi enabling students to do their tasks and research easily.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

It’s a fantastic opportunity for anyone dreaming

My name is musharaf. I am passed my graduation exam regular i the subject of computer science. I have a lots of experience in university work and other activities.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2025 - Aug 2027
Posted on Aug 2025
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