King Khalid University
Year established :
1999
Location
- City : Abha
- Province Population : 1,687,939
- P.O. Box : 3236
- Postal Code : 61413
- Phone +966-7-2291379
- Fax +966-7-2290838
- Campuses : Abha , Annamas , Bishah and Khamis Mushayt
Admission
Enrollment & Calendar
- Total Enrollment : 12,705
- Total Staff : 1,566
- Academic Calendar : By Semesters
KKU at a Glance
KKU is a Saudi government-funded University, established in 1419 H. It is supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education. KKU is located in Assir, a south-western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Assir is about 80.000 square kilometres, populated by more than 1.6 million people in 78 prefectures and centre.
KKU’s Vision
KKU seeks to play a leading academic role nationally and internationally. It also seeks to be a distinguished institution in learning and research. KKU also strives ceaselessly for excellence in providing effective public service and in providing a quality and competitive education and training.
KKU’s Mission
The mission of King Khalid University is to provide a high quality education through an enriching academic environment that fosters creative research, provides constructive forms of public service, and utilises learning technology.
KKU Goals
1. Achieving the aspirations of Saudi Arabia in the development of constructive knowledge that contributes to the support of the religious and national goals.
2. Attaining a distinguished level in knowledge, research, and community services.
3. Achieving the total quality standards and attaining program and institutional accreditation according to the nationally and internationally approved criteria.
4. Creating a relevant academic environment attracting distinguished faculty members and developing their academic and professional skills.
5. Activating and deploying technology that gives access to a community of information.
6. Creating a balance between the university graduates and the labor market needs.
7. Providing a creative educational environment for the students and getting into contact with the graduates.
8. Building academic communication between the university and the regional and global academic research centres.