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
*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.
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.
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.
“The Core Labs and Research Infrastructure supports the University’s vision to become a destination university for cutting-edge scientific and technological education and research, as well help advance research and scientific discovery within the Kingdom and globally.”
– Dr Daniel Acevedo-Feliz, Director Core Labs and Research Infrastructure
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