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The university offers bachelor's and master's programs, and the official academic-accreditation page lists the programs accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) | Research Excellence and Global Innovation

of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology | KAUST
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4,817
Accredited Bachelor's Programs
112
US News
#3
Islamic Civilization and History.
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THE ARAB 2026
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THE Impact
237
CWUR
Master's in Arabic Language and Literature.
The university confirms that the listed bachelor's and master's programs have obtained academic accreditation from
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