KAUST’s 16 graduate programs and degrees allow students to work with some of the world’s leading researchers addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
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The Biological and Environmental Sciences and Engineering (BESE) Division provides a unique opportunity to unite technology with the life sciences, to promote engineering-inspired biology.
Alumna Nadia Tamimi (PhD ’19, MS ’14) talks about her recent move from KAUST to Dublin for her postdoctoral research in plant science. As a newcomer to the city of Dublin she talks ...
Eriko graduated from KAUST in 2014 with a MS in Bioscience. After his studies in the Pathogen Genomics Laboratory at KAUST, he went on to complete a PhD at the University of ...
For the last decade, KAUST has been a central part of alumnus Johannes Fischer’s life. His first visit in 2010 was by invitation from Professors Jean Marie Basset and Jorg Eppinger as an ...
CEMSE provides a core, multi-cultural space for passionate researchers and students to carry on curiosity-driven research. It is an environment where excellence is made available to support the brightest minds of tomorrow pursuing today’s global challenges.
After completing his PhD at KAUST in 2016, Dimi made a shift in his career to bioinformatics. This career path has taken Dimi from his home in Greece to Saudi Arabia, and eventually ...
Joanna Nassar obtained a Ph.D. degree and Master's degree both in EE from KAUST under the supervision of Professor Muhammed Mustafa Hussain.
José Ilton is currently a PhD student on the track of Electro-physics in the Electrical Engineering Department, CEMSE, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology...
Our mission is to create knowledge pertaining to matter at all scales - nano, meso and macro - and in all forms, from bulk, to divided colloids and fluids: as well as to create knowledge about the interaction of matter with external stimuli.
When Founding Class alumnus Luca Passone arrived in 2009 from Italy, he never imagined that, 12 years later, he'd still call KAUST home. One of our many alumni who has gone on to...
Antonio explains: “At the first design stage the PeRSo team approached me to 3D print some parts for their project as I often 3D print in my own research. I started with a few parts and...
As I continue to pursue my research both in artificial photosynthesis and next-generation atomically-thin catalytic materials, I am always faced with challenges that take me out...
Our Core Labs are are situated strategically within reach of the research facilities in order to facilitate the swift exchange of information and time-sensitive research.
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3–6 Months
Internship opportunity that enables students to engage in relevant research and expand physical horizons.
2–3 Years
Uniquely designed doctoral degree agreement between two universities in different countries.
Duration is case specific
Specialized and tailor-made agreements between universities during which students are awarded the KAUST Fellowship.
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