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King Abdulaziz University

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
351–400th in World University Rankings 2025
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King Abdulaziz University (KAU) was established in 1967 in the city of Jeddah by the Red Sea as a private university bearing the name of the founder of Saudi Arabia, King Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, in order to serve the needs of higher education in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.  In 1973, KAU joined the Saudi public universities’ system. Since then KAU has gained successful experience and pioneered many academic systems and traditions in the development of higher education in the Kingdom. KAU has further witnessed tremendous quantitative and qualitative progress in terms of enrollment and diversity of academic programs. It is now recognized as a world-class prestigious university brought about by its international outreach and collaboration in research, innovation, accreditations and rankings. It does this while continues to maintain its traditional commitment to deliver outstanding education and community service.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at King Abdulaziz University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
56 F : 44 M (1)
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International student percentage
4% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
13 (1)
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Student total
59539 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at King Abdulaziz University

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Life Sciences176–200th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education101–125th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities301–400th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics151–175th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health151–175th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science126–150th

  • Computer Science

Engineering101–125th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences301–400th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences126–150th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

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