Why Partner With Us?
100+ Faculty Research Internship Projects
Every year our faculty host over 150 undergraduate and M.S. students for internships in their world-class laboratories to jointly advance new knowledge and fuel innovations in science and engineering.
2000+ Global Collaborations
Our faculty collaborate with institutions across the globe on research to advance knowledge and innovation. Our Admissions & Student Recruitment Office manages over 40 international agreements focused on student mobility and academic programs with international partners.
12 World Class Core Lab Facilities
A fully equipped system of cross-disciplinary, inter-connected, state-of-the-art scientific research labs staffed by experts in their fields. All students have access to use and be trained on our equipment.
100+ Internship Projects
This research internship opportunity is available to top performing undergraduate and Masters students and covers on campus housing, airfare, health insurance, and includes a monthly living allowance.
The University was founded to be a highly connected international institution, and today it is home to faculty, staff and students from over 100 countries. The rich mix of perspectives and ideas that this brings drives innovation and ensures that we stay relevant and focused on the issues that affect the world today. In addition to the research collaborations that enrich each of our programs and centers we offer the opportunity to form partnerships that allow students from other institutions to join KAUST as interns or on dual degree programs.
Special Programs
The 3+2 Degree Program in Material Science and Engineering between SCUT and KAUST offers an opportunity for SCUT students to benefit from the culturally diverse atmosphere, friendly research groups, well-established lab facilities and generous studentship support provided by the KAUST community. The partnership developed through this joint degree program will facilitate future interactions between research scientists via student exchange. My working on the SCUT-KAUST program discussion has been an exciting and rewarding experience."
Ruidong Xia
Professor at the South China University of Technology
Visit us Virtually
Explore our campus with our 360 degree virtual tour of the University.
Take a Virtual Tour