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King AbdulAziz University

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University Overview

Established in 1967, the King AbdulAziz University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Jeddah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Makkah. This institution also has a branch campus in Rabegh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King AbdulAziz University (KAU) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King AbdulAziz University (KAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:King AbdulAziz University
Acronym:KAU
Founded:1967
Colours:Green and white
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University Location

Address:PO Box 80208 Jeddah 21589 Makkah Saudi Arabia
Tel:+966 (2) 640 0000
Fax: +966 (2) 695 1996
Other locations:Rabegh

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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King AbdulAziz University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King AbdulAziz University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE)
  • National Accreditation Board (ANAB)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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