King Khalid University: Statistics

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#2380 of 14,131 In the World
#732 of 5,830 In Asia
#7 of 38 In Saudi Arabia
#575 of 2,253 For Dentistry
Top50% For 109 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
70%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
kku.edu.sa
Languages
Arabic;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate70%
Admissions RequirementsHigher secondary school certificate
Academic CalendarSeptember to June

We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for King Khalid University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

King Khalid University is a world-class research university with 22,580 scientific papers published and 209,076 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Medicine, and Biochemistry.

Publications
22,580
Citations
209,076

King Khalid University majors

by publication & citation count

Chemistry
15,547 / 165,077
Biology
14,822 / 145,702
Engineering
14,596 / 152,318
Physics
13,992 / 144,752
Quantum and Particle physics
11,320 / 123,461
Environmental Science
10,883 / 112,038
Materials Science
10,473 / 118,716
Organic Chemistry
10,404 / 117,837
Medicine
8,713 / 67,419
Biochemistry
7,118 / 74,458
Computer Science
6,876 / 52,499
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,612 / 40,018
Chemical Engineering
5,361 / 67,324
Genetics
5,211 / 46,151
Nanotechnology
5,093 / 63,002
Geology
5,078 / 48,027
Optical Engineering
4,904 / 54,866
Mathematics
4,488 / 34,025
Geography and Cartography
4,474 / 45,098
Metallurgical Engineering
4,145 / 47,428
Ecology
3,991 / 39,613
Pathology
3,861 / 30,385
Electrical Engineering
3,824 / 39,335
Psychology
3,651 / 24,781
Statistics
3,137 / 25,167
Physical chemistry
3,107 / 37,948
Paleontology
3,055 / 27,549
Condensed Matter Physics
2,796 / 34,259
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,739 / 18,713
Philosophy
2,529 / 16,137
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,516 / 31,161
Political Science
2,227 / 15,750
Machine Learning
2,223 / 18,446
Environmental Chemistry
2,187 / 29,246
Law
2,187 / 15,636
Surgery
2,080 / 13,741
Sociology
2,055 / 13,567
Botany
2,024 / 19,912
Business
1,992 / 15,365
Mechanical Engineering
1,926 / 19,296

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 10
1992 6 7
1993 3 9
1994 3 17
1995 7 5
1996 5 8
1997 5 11
1998 11 16
1999 16 17
2000 58 25
2001 51 35
2002 58 53
2003 50 83
2004 72 125
2005 58 168
2006 71 261
2007 71 297
2008 92 406
2009 89 624
2010 112 724
2011 166 844
2012 243 1123
2013 292 1559
2014 311 2169
2015 349 2596
2016 449 3078
2017 604 3601
2018 923 5259
2019 1487 8765
2020 2135 16054
2021 3702 27406
2022 5073 50893
2023 5287 74300
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for King Khalid University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year) Currency
Bachelor's Degree 15,000 Saudi Riyal
Master's Degree 20,000 Saudi Riyal
Doctoral Degree 25,000 Saudi Riyal

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by King Khalid University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Administration, Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, English, Medicine, Pharmacy
Master's Degree Accountancy, Applied Linguistics, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical Engineering, English, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Physics, Translation and Interpretation
Doctorate Administration, Applied Linguistics, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Education, English, Finance, Koran, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Natural Sciences, Translation and Interpretation

Notable alumni

  1. Ahmed Mater

    Ahmed Mater
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1979-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    installation artistconceptual artistphysicianperformance artist
    Biography

    Ahmed Mater is a Saudi artist and physician. His mediums are photography, calligraphy, painting, installation, performance and video. His work, which explores history, the narratives and aesthetics of Islamic culture, and addresses consumerism and transformation taking place in the region and its effects on geopolitics, has attracted an international audience. In 2003, he cofounded "Edge of Arabia", an independent arts initiative dedicated to promoting the appreciation of contemporary Arab art and culture, with a focus on Saudi Arabia.

King Khalid University faculties and divisions

College : Applied Medical Sciences Community Health, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology
College : Arts Education Curriculum, Education, Educational Technology, Humanities and Social Science Education, Preschool Education
College : Arts Education Art Education, Curriculum, Educational Technology, Humanities and Social Science Education, Religious Education, Teacher Training
College : Arts Education Art Education, Curriculum, Educational Technology, Humanities and Social Science Education, Preschool Education, Religious Education, Teacher Training
College : Community College Business Administration, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology
College : Community College Accountancy, Information Technology
College : Community College Business Administration, Information Technology
College : Community College Accountancy, Business Administration, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy
College : Community College Business Administration, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology
College : Community College Business Administration, Information Technology
College : Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Technology
College : Dentistry Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology
College : Education Chemistry, English, Islamic Studies, Physics
College : Education Chemistry, English, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics
College : Education Chemistry, English, Home Economics, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics
College : Education Arabic, English, Islamic Studies, Physics
College : Education Curriculum, Education, Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Special Education
College : Education Chemistry, English, Home Economics, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Physics
College : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
College : Financial and Administrative Sciences Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, E-Business/Commerce
College : Health Sciences Midwifery, Nursing
College : Health Sciences Anaesthesiology, Epidemiology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Nursing, Public Health
College : Health Sciences Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing
College : Health Sciences Midwifery, Nursing
College : Health Sciences Midwifery, Nursing
College : Humanities Arabic, Communication Studies, Geography, History, Information Technology, Literature
College : Languages and Translation English, Translation and Interpretation
College : Medicine Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Health, Dermatology, Health Education, Medical Technology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Surgery, Urology
College : Nursing Midwifery, Nursing
College : Pharmacy Pharmacology, Pharmacy
College : Science Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
College : Science and Arts English, Information Technology
College : Science and Arts Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics
College : Science and Arts Computer Science, English, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics
College : Science and Arts English
College : Science and Arts Computer Science, English, Information Technology
College : Science and Arts Computer Science, English, Mathematics
College : Science and Arts English, Information Sciences, Information Technology
College : Science and Arts Biology
College : Science and Home Economics Computer Science, Home Economics
College : Science Education Computer Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education
College : Science Education Computer Education, Home Economics Education, Science Education
College : Shariah and Fundamentals of Religion Islamic Law, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Koran, Religion
Research Division : Corporation Governance Government
Research Division : Ecological and Tourism Research Ecology, Tourism
Research Division : Equatorial Diseases Pathology
Research Division : Linguistic Research and Studies Linguistics
Research Division : Social Research and Studies Social Policy

General information

Alternative names KKU
جامعة الملك خالد
Founded 1998
Accreditation National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).
Colors green, white, grey

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 960
Abha, Asir, 61421
Saudi Arabia
City population 236,000

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