Record number of Saudi students graduate from KAUST in 2024
The KAUST Class of 2024 represents a milestone with a 13% increase in total Saudi graduates and a 29% rise in Saudi female graduates compared to last year—both the highest in KAUST’s history.
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As KAUST celebrated its 15th commencement ceremony in 2024, it also celebrated a significant milestone: the highest number of Saudi graduates in the University’s history. Saudi students comprised a record-breaking 203, or nearly 44%, of the total 465 graduates. This milestone comes just a week after KAUST was named the top Arab university for the second consecutive year by Times Higher Education.
Further, this year’s graduating class set new benchmarks, with the highest number of Saudi females graduating, at 108 — a 29% increase compared to 2023. Reflecting KAUST’s global appeal, the graduating students hailed from 46 nations, showcasing the University's commitment to fostering international talent.