Dean's Message

The College of Applied Engineering at King Saud University is one of the emerging academic institutions in Saudi Arabia, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. The college is committed to equipping national talents with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet future labor market needs. It adopts a distinctive educational approach aimed at producing engineers with advanced practical competencies, focusing on:

1. Skills Development: Enhancing the capabilities of Saudi engineers, particularly in industrial sectors, while fostering creativity, innovation, and leadership.

2. Confidence and Competitiveness: Preparing graduates to compete locally and globally, emphasizing lifelong learning and professional growth to keep pace with modern engineering advancements.

3. Future-Oriented Specializations: Producing graduates with solid engineering foundations in key fields such as renewable energy, advanced electronics, aviation, and water desalination.

In line with the university’s transition to an autonomous model under Vision 2030, the college strives for academic and administrative excellence through effective governance strategies that promote operational efficiency, transparency, and financial sustainability. Additionally, the college aligns its objectives with the university’s strategic goals to strengthen global competitiveness.

To achieve these goals, the college develops detailed action plans with performance indicators to monitor and continually enhance program quality.

Collaboration between the university and the industrial sector plays a vital role in bridging the gap between engineering education and market needs. Through strategic industry partnerships and the dedication of students and faculty, the college promotes hands-on training, diversifies funding sources, and benefits from continuous university support to advance national economic development.

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We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help us advance our mission.

Dr. Ali Hasan Alqahtani
Dean of the College of Applied Engineering