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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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 Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | King AbdulAziz University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الملك عبد العزيز |
| Acronym | KAU |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colours | Green and white |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 80208 Jeddah 21589 Makkah Saudi Arabia |
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+966 (2) 640 0000 |
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+966 (2) 695 1996 |
| Other locations | Rabegh |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some King AbdulAziz University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
King AbdulAziz University's Facebook page
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