Academic staff also increased from 19 to 2796 members of which 2058 are Saudi nationals representing 73% of the total number of employees. Administrative staff and technical support now total 1914 men and women. The University today includes 24
faculties, 160 academic departments and 120 postgraduate programs.There are
11 scientific journals, 29 scientific societies, 14 centers of excellence
and research centers, and 19 scientific chairs for advancing technological, medical and social studies. In addition to its off-campus facilities in Jeddah (Jeddah Community College, Women’s Faculties (Science,
Humanities, and Home Economics, Northern Jeddah Campus,
College of Education, the University also has affiliated branches in the cities of Rabigh,
Khulays, and Al-Kamel. Its sprawling multi-acre main campus comprises 9 independent deanships, 23
administrative offices, a central library, a medical research center and University hospital,
a sports stadium, a conference hall, bank, central cafeteria, and post office.
MissionThe advancement of society through pioneering research and cultural and scientific excellence.
Vision• The University will be
known as a beacon of knowledge, Islamic values, and established university tradition The University will be known for its comprehensiveness,
professional excellence, unique specializations, and ethical convictions The University will be known for its pioneering development,
inventiveness, scientific diversity, applied research and collaborations for the advancement of society.
ObjectivesKing Abdulaziz strives to bean outstanding institution in the Arab world in Developing a criteria of performance that will achieve the best scientific, ethical and professional standards for its students Research and development programs Cultural contributions Public and international confidence in its graduates Optimal investment in university resources and
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