University Information
Our vision at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is to aspire to be a destination for scientific and technological education and research. By inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to serve as a beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures for the betterment of humanity.
The KAUST program guide provides information about academic programs and requirements for applicants, students, faculty, and staff at the University. Students are expected to follow the program requirements outlined in the program guide of the academic year they started their program. The senior academic leadership team consisting of the division deans, associate deans, and the dean of graduate affairs along with the Office of the Registrar are responsible for the academic policies in the program guide and reserve the right to make changes at any time on behalf of the University.
The program guide reference to “students” is general and the plural pronoun throughout the text is chosen for simplicity and ease of language, but has no further implications. This program guide expires 10 years from the published academic year.
The Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar is the custodian of official student information and records. It is responsible for registration, course enrollment management, classroom assignment, final exam scheduling, grade processing, academic and administrative policy monitoring, information dissemination, maintaining student records, and providing certified documents, including transcripts and diplomas. The Office of the Registrar publishes the course schedule, available before registration for each semester/session. Information about registration procedures, time and location of courses, faculty, and course prerequisites and requirements are provided to students prior to the beginning of the semester/session. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for supporting strategic enrollment by analyzing student progression and retention, graduation, and academic trends for long-term admissions and operational planning for the University.
Contact Information
Office of the Registrar
Building 9, Level 3
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
Phone: +966 12 808 0505
Email: registrarhelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
Website: https://academicaffairs.kaust.edu.sa/registrar/
Office of the Registrar Vision
The Registrar’s Office at KAUST aspires to provide efficient, customer-oriented, and adaptable service through effective use of technology to ensure the future success of KAUST.
Divisions and Programs
There are three academic divisions, each headed by a division dean. Within each division teaching is organized within various programs headed by program chairs.
Graduate Program Coordinators
Graduate program coordinators (GPCs) are administrative division/program representatives who work with students, faculty, and staff to support students and programs. These include graduate program student advisors, graduate program advisors, and graduate program coordinators. The term GPC is used as a placeholder in the program guide as divisions assign different titles to these positions.
Graduate Affairs
Graduate Affairs includes the Admissions Office, Graduate Development and Services, Graduate Operations, and Alumni Services. The Dean of Graduate Affairs is the head of Graduate Affairs.