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 For nearly four decades, KAU Engineering has achieved a track record
of excellence in pioneering research and innovative learning.This success has
been driven by eminent scholarship and practical solutions training, with the
overall enrichment of society as its vision.
As it continues to rapidly climb the international ranks of recognition,
the Faculty of Engineering was ranked #112 out of hundreds of colleges by the
Shanghai Academic Rankings of World Universities in engineering technology and
computer sciences in 2013. The Faculty of Engineering at KAU consists of eight
departments, offering fourteen undergraduate and graduate degree programs, most
of which are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology (ABET), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA). KAU Engineering is
also a proud ISO 9001 certified institution, demonstrating its organizational
quality management and international standards driven efficiency towards
continuous development.
With an average of 2,100 enrolled students,
more than 220 faculty members, over 75 labs, various centers of excellence, and
numerousacademic support programs, KAU Engineering students are afforded access
to the most conducive learning environments that facilitate innovative
case-based learning, cutting-edge research, and practical training
opportunities. In championing its
‘Learning through Experience and Academic Performance’ (LEAP) philosophy, the
Faculty of Engineering optimizes its close relations with highly recognized academic
institutions and industries by providing a wealth of resources and career boosting
options for its engineering alumni, who experience an 80% employment rate
within six months of graduation on average.
In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
witnessed immense progress in many industries, and the various academic fields
that represent them, with the education sector receiving the largest proportion
of government funding for progressive development plans. The Faculty of Engineering capitalizes on up to 67
million SAR in funds, by producing highly cited research projects and the most
advanced facilities that empower them.
The Ministry of Higher Education sponsored Center of Excellence in Water Desalination and
the Center of Excellence in Intelligence Engineering Systems (CEIES) are among the celebratedcenters of innovation that KAU Engineering consistently proves to
utilize in leaving its scientific and technical footprint in a wide
array of societal enhancing initiatives.
Core
Values
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Integrity :
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Esteem
for professional integrity and ethical behaviors
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Innovation :
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Valuing
innovation and creativity
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Quality :
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Commitment
to quality assurance and continuous improvement
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Diversity :
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Attracting
and developing an outstanding and diverse faculty, studentbody, and staff
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Collaboration:
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Appreciating
the importance of local, national, and international collaboration and
partnerships
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Qualities of Engineering
Graduates
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Professional Performance: Graduates will be able to exhibit integrity, maintain ethical standards, accept
responsibility, take initiative, and exhibit leadership.
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Technical Competence:Graduates will demonstrate the technical know-how by thinking creatively, searching broadly, and using state
of the art engineering tools to identify and formulate safe innovative
approaches.
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Efficient Work:Graduates are expected to act as efficientteam
members using project management techniques with effective communication skills
to ensure timely and valuable completion of work projects with expected quality.
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Continuous
Commitment:Graduates must remain industry -focused, quality
oriented, and committed to sustainable development of society, and ensure
personal and professional development.
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