King Abdulaziz University

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King Abdulaziz University, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is widely recognized as a leading institution in the Arab world, particularly excelling in scientific research, engineering, medicine, and petroleum-related disciplines. The university features a robust International Students Administration that assists global applicants with admissions, visa processing, and cultural integration, supported by an increasingly diverse campus community. While many undergraduate programs are taught in Arabic, the institution offers a growing selection of postgraduate degrees and specialized courses conducted in English, especially within its medical, scientific, and business faculties. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its exceptionally generous scholarship program for international students, which typically covers full tuition, monthly stipends, accommodation, and annual airfare to attract top-tier academic talent from around the world.

Background

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) (Arabic: جامعة الملك عبد العزيز) is a public research university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1967 as a private university by a group of businessmen led by Muhammad Bakhashab and including author Hamza Bogary, it was named after the country's first monarch, King Abdulalziz ibn Saud. It was converted into a public university by King Faisal in 1974. With over 117,096 students in 2022, it is the largest university in the country. Located in south Jeddah, the university is the center of teaching and research of the city, comprising 24 faculties, 15 of these are located on the campus and 9 are off-campus. The university also offers some courses that are unavailable at any other universities in Saudi Arabia, such as marine science, meteorology, and astronomy.

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