World-class
undergraduate programs
Unsurpassed
pre-professional
opportunities
Immersive study
abroad experience
Committed advisors
A vibrant academic
community
Cultural experience
Access to KAUST’s
premier faculty and
resources
The opportunity to
contribute to KAUST’s
bold global mission
THE KGSP

Welcoming KGSP Undergraduate Freshmen!

10/1/2017

From early August to early October, KGSP advisors traveled across the U.S. to 11 university campuses to provide KGSP freshmen with valuable guidance on this next exciting academic transition. During each visit, advisors strategized with students on how to maximize key campus resources, and on best practices for academic success as undergraduates. Advisors also facilitated community-building activities and connections between the new freshmen class and KGSP upperclassmen already studying at the university, whose expertise as peer mentors provide uniquely-valuable support and guidance.  Welcome to the KGSP class of 2021!

Welcoming KGSP Undergraduate Freshmen!
KGSP Freshman Orientation Lunch at the University of Colorado, Boulder with peer mentors and their KGSP Advisor.

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STUDENT PROFILE 

KGSP students represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. As both individuals and as a community, they reflect the KAUST mission of driving scientific discovery through excellence in education and cutting-edge research, and share a commitment to fostering innovation, economic development, and social prosperity throughout the Kingdom and the world.  

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Selection to the KGSP is extremely competitive, and currently by invitation only. Successful applicants are Saudi Arabian students in their final year of high school who demonstrate impressive academic credentials within STEM fields, meaningful extra-curricular achievements, and who share the KAUST ethos of continuous discovery.  Learn more here.

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KGSP ADMINISTRATION

The KGSP is administered by KAUST Academy under the leadership of Dr. Sultan Al-Barakati. KAUST Academy is mandated by KAUST to support the acceleration of Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy by providing world class training programs in emerging technologies aligned with Vision 2030. KAUST Academy crafts these unique learning interventions by exporting the intellectual DNA acquired by KAUST for the benefit of the entire Kingdom.