The King Abdullah University of Science & Technology is a world-class research institution in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, chartered in 2009. King Abdullah University of Science & Technology is committed to advancing science and technology in the country via education and research.
Research at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology concentrates on many topics, such as energy, water, environment, materials science, computer science, mathematics, and life sciences. King Abdullah University of Science & Technology-s research is carried out in partnership with leading companies, government organizations, and academic institutions worldwide.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology is committed to bringing an environment conducive to research and innovation and furnishes various educational programs and services. King Abdullah University of Science & Technology delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various disciplines, such as engineering, business, law, and public policy.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology strives to be a destination for scientific and technological, collaborative education and research by advancing science and technology.
Address:  Thuwal 23955, Saudi Arabia
Phone:  +966 12 808 0900
Email:  Registrarhelpdesk@kaust.edu.sa
Website:  https://www.kaust.edu.sa/
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• MS in Computer Science
• BS in Computer Science
• MS in Artificial Intelligence
• MS in Data Science
• MS in Cybersecurity
• MS in Cloud Computing and Big Data
• MS in Software Engineering
• MS in Computer Vision
• MS in Internet of Things
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge computer science research.
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
• High Performance Computing
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Visual Computing
• Computational Biosciences
Artificial Intelligence:
• Natural Language Processing
• Neural Networks for Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Automated Reasoning
• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Autonomous Agents
Computer Systems:
• Operating Systems
• Computer Networks
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Mobile Computing
• Security
• Storage Systems
High Performance Computing:
• Parallel and Distributed Algorithms
• High Performance Computing Architectures
• Performance Modeling and Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Clustering and Grid Computing
• HPC Applications
Theoretical Computer Science:
• Algorithms and Complexity Theory
• Formal Methods
• Computational Geometry
• Computational Logic
• Computational Graph Theory
Visual Computing:
• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Shape Representation and Modeling
• Geometric Modeling
• Computer Graphics
Computational Biosciences:
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
• Computational Bioscience Research Center (CBRC)
• Extreme Computing Research Center (ECRC)
• Visual Computing Center (VCC)
• Imaging and Characterization Core Lab (IAC)
• Supercomputing Core Lab (KSL)
• Visualization Core Lab (KVL)
• Resilient Computing and Cybersecurity Center (RC3)
• KAUST Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• KAUST Ph.D. Fellowship Program
• KAUST Visiting Student Program
• KAUST Graduate Scholarship Program
• KAUST Graduate Fellowship Program
• KAUST Research Excellence Award Program
• KAUST International Travel Award Program
• KAUST International Exchange Program
• KAUST Innovation Fellowship Program
• KAUST Research Incentives Program
Funded projects in computer science at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology - Thuwal - Saudi Arabia
• GPU-Accelerated High-Performance Computing for Big Data Applications
• Multi-Agent Systems for Autonomous Robotic Systems
• Autonomous Cognitive Computing-based Network Security
• Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Applied to Social Media
• AI-Based Autonomous Vehicle Control Systems
Admission Requirements for Ph.D. computer science at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology - Thuwal - Saudi Arabia;
• A Bachelor-s degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (out of 4.0)
• Minimum TOEFL score of 90 (Computer-Based Test) or IELTS score of 6.5
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Official transcripts
• CV