All students admitted to KAUST are guaranteed University-managed housing on campus. As a member of the KAUST community, you will enjoy a unique living environment and a high standard of accommodation with community amenities for a multicultural population.
The University offers furnished student housing including upkeep and maintenance service of housing units. Student housing is usually in the Harbour area, which is close to the shops and eateries on Discovery Square and the academic center of the University.
Our aim is to provide a smooth transition and help each new resident settle quickly into their new international and culturally diverse community, making KAUST their new home.
Housing Types and Facilities
Single students are usually allocated their own room in shared accommodation. Those who are married and/or have children and wish to bring their dependents to KAUST can have a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment (for an additional fee which is not included in the KAUST Fellowship). Typically students have access to laundry facilities, a refrigerator, microwave, stove and oven, but housing is allocated based on available supply and provision may vary. The community also has single-gender housing for sharing residents.
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