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KAUST Research Facilities

At KAUST, you’ll find the ideal environment to turn your big dreams into reality. Our cutting-edge laboratories and research infrastructure are specifically designed for multidisciplinary postgraduate projects, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support your innovative endeavors.

Our expert staff ensures seamless access to impressive tools and resources, fostering collaboration among ambitious academics. Here, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges while building a foundation for your future career

12
Core Laboratories
250
Staff
650
Services Offered
700
People Trained Per Year
1,750
Internal Users
500
External Users

*Correct as at September 2023

Our Core Labs

KAUST provides our community with unparalleled laboratory facilities, equipment, and expertise. Discover each of our 12 Core Labs below.

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Equipment Training for Students

As a KAUST student, you’ll receive free equipment training from our expert professors and staff, helping you gain essential skills and knowledge needed to build you career.Learn more about our expert equipment training on our KAUST Core Labs training web page.

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Full Service

Ambitious researchers and students come to KAUST because we offer full-service facilities stocked with state-of-the-art equipment. We fully encourage our students and researchers to conduct independent research, but if they find they need support with any of our equipment, we have experts on staff at our Core Labs to help them.

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At KAUST, the Core Labs provide a world-class ecosystem of cutting-edge facilities, advanced technologies, and expert staff dedicated to enabling exceptional research and innovation. Built on a strong foundation of technical excellence and continuous advancement, the Core Labs play a critical role in driving scientific progress at KAUST and contributing to national and global impact.

– Professor Samir Hamdan, Deputy Vice President of Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. Our students have access to our Core Labs during operation hours.

Yes. Our Core Labs are staffed by experts who can show our students how to use equipment and conduct their research independently.

Our Core Labs team provides free training all year round on all the equipment in our laboratories.

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