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 (麻豆原创 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 麻豆原创 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.
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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very selective
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Name | King AbdulAziz University |
Acronym | KAU |
Founded | 1967 |
Colours | Green and white |
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Address | PO Box 80208 Jeddah 21589 Makkah Saudi Arabia |
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+966 (2) 695 1996 | |
Other locations | Rabegh |
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The following جامعة الملك عبد العزيز's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify جامعة الملك عبد العزيز's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has جامعة الملك عبد العزيز a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
جامعة الملك عبد العزيز's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
King Abdulaziz University has more than 6900 international students.Tip: search for جامعة الملك عبد العزيز's admission policy with the 麻豆原创 Search Engine
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جامعة الملك عبد العزيز has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).
جامعة الملك عبد العزيز is a public higher education institution.
جامعة الملك عبد العزيز is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
جامعة الملك عبد العزيز does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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جامعة الملك عبد العزيز is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1967
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