Serving as a model for innovation and education in the region, KAUST exemplifies how Saudi Arabia is achieving exceptional science and technology through sustainable actions. Its commitment to sustainability has been consistently recognized by the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. This year, especially, KAUST ranked in the top 100 for the first time.
The United Nations (UN) lists 17 sustainable development goals (SDG). KAUST ranked in the top 10 world-wide in two SDG: SDG11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG14 – Life Below Water. It also ranked in the top 20 globally in two others: SDG6 – Clean Water and Sanitation and SDG17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
KAUST ranked fifth among Arab universities and third among Saudi Arabia universities. Regarding individual SDGs, it ranked number one in SDG11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG14 (Life Below Water) among Arab universities.