Overview

The University Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research serves as a cornerstone in advancing academic and knowledge excellence. It aims to enhance the university’s academic reputation by improving local and international rankings, expanding research opportunities for students, developing the research infrastructure, promoting knowledge production, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as well as supporting distinguished graduate programs and activating local and international partnerships to solidify the university’s role in community service. This vision is supported by a specialized organizational structure that includes the Deanship of Graduate Studies, the Deanship of Scientific Research, various research centers such as the Social Research Center and the Innovation Center, in addition to key departments such as Scientific Publishing, Agreements and Partnerships, Training, and Statistics. Together, these entities form an integrated system that empowers the Vice Presidency to contribute effectively to sustainable development and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 towards a globally competitive knowledge-based economy.