2023 COMMENCEMENT
Our Strategy
KAUST ’ s new Accelerating Impact strategy presents new opportunities to increase our positive impact on the world through alignment with the Kingdom ’ s Vision 2030 Research , Development and Innovation ( RDI ) priorities while enhancing our global and local partnerships , and focusing on commercialization and economic impact .
About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Established in 2009 , KAUST is a graduate research university devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in Saudi Arabia and the world in the areas of food and health , water , energy , environment and the digital domain .
Our curiosity-driven , interdisciplinary problem-solving environment , with state-of-the-art labs , distinguished faculty and talented students , brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research . We are also a catalyst for innovation , economic development and social prosperity , with research resulting in novel patents and products , enterprising startups , regional and global initiatives , and collaboration with other academic institutions , industries and Saudi agencies .
Our commitment to excellence has seen KAUST recently recognized as the premier research university in the region , ranked first in the Times Higher Education ( THE ) Arab University Rankings 2023 .