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Pre-University

STEPs

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), represented by the KAUST Academy, with its scientific and organizational weight, offers this program that directly focuses on…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 months
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Applications open

Pre-University

KAUST Mathematics Competition

The KAUST Mathematics Competition is a national competition in mathematics organized by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) . It targets students in Grades…

  • Hybrid
  • 2 hours (phase 1 exam) – 4 hours (phase 2 exam)
Closes 12 Dec 2026
Applications open

University Students

Food & Water Sustainability Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in food and water sustainability for students and recent graduates of Saudi universities, from online courses on…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
Applications open

University Students

Emerging Technologies (Data) Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in emerging technologies (data) for students and recent graduates of Saudi universities, from online courses on Cisco…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
30 October 2026 – 26 August 2027
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University Students

KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP)

KAUST’s scholarship for outstanding Saudi high school students to earn a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics at a leading university abroad, with an…

  • Leading universities abroad
  • A bachelor’s degree, usually 4 years
Cohort 19 applications open soon
Applications closed

Pre-University

Saudi Research Science Institute (SRSI)

The Saudi Research Science Institute (SRSI) brings outstanding Grade 11 students from across the Kingdom to KAUST for six weeks each summer. Guided by KAUST faculty…

  • In person
  • 6 weeks
Applications closed

University Students

Artificial Intelligence Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in artificial intelligence for students and recent graduates of Saudi universities, from online courses on Coursera to…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
30 October 2026 – 26 August 2027
Applications closed

University Students

Bioinformatics Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in bioinformatics for students and recent graduates of Saudi universities, from online courses on Coursera to a…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
30 October 2026 – 26 August 2027
Applications closed

University Students

Cybersecurity Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in cybersecurity, run with the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), for Saudi students and recent graduates of Saudi…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
Applications closed

University Students

Energy Transition Specialization

Part of the KAUST Academy Specialization Program: four stages in the energy transition, run with K.A.CARE, for Saudi students in their third to fifth year at…

  • Hybrid
  • 10 weeks or more (split between courses)
Applications closed

University Students

Women in STEM

KAUST Academy, in collaboration with Alwaleed Philanthropies, presents this new college preparation program which is designed to equip women with the essential tools and confidence needed…

  • Hybrid
  • 15 months

Professionals

Professional Programs & Micro-Credentials

Training for organizations, from five-day micro-credential courses to customized corporate programs, advanced technical training and executive education, designed around each organization’s goals. 3,100 professionals trained since…

  • At KAUST, on site or online
  • From five-day courses to multi-week programs
Offered to organizations: contact us to design a program.

Professionals

Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence

A two-year KAUST master’s degree in AI for an organization’s employees, taught by KAUST faculty on weekends at the organization’s own venue.

  • On weekends, at the organization’s venue
  • 2 years: 4 semesters and a summer
Offered to organizations: contact us to arrange a cohort.

Professionals

Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity

A two-year KAUST master’s degree in cybersecurity for an organization’s employees, taught by KAUST faculty on weekends at the organization’s own venue.

  • On weekends, at the organization’s venue
  • 2 years: 4 semesters and a summer
Offered to organizations: contact us to arrange a cohort.

Professionals

Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

A three-semester KAUST postgraduate diploma in AI for an organization’s employees, with weekend classes at the organization’s venue and a capstone project on its own challenges.

  • Thursday to Sunday, at the organization’s venue
  • 3 semesters and a summer capstone
Offered to organizations: contact us to arrange a cohort.

Professionals

Laser Safety & Technology

A hands-on course at KAUST for groups from universities, research institutes and technical teams, combining laser safety with laser technology, alignment, measurement and diagnostics. Run by…

  • In person
  • Tailored to each group
Group bookings by email to LEM

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