Established in 1952, KAU has grown to become a leading institution in the fields of aerospace engineering, aviation management, and air transportation.KAU offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, focusing on areas such as aircraft systems, avionics, space engineering, and airport management.The university is known for its strong industry connections, providing students with practical experience through internships, research opportunities, and partnerships with major aerospace companies.Key infrastructures like the Central Library, the Center for Technical Assistance to Small and Medium-sized Industries, the KAU Aerospace Center/Museum, and the New Administrative Building were established.Covering a broad spectrum of aerospace fields like Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Air Transportation and Logistics, Aeronautical Science & Flight Operation, and Air and Space Law, the university has been appointed to spearhead several national initiatives and collaborative research endeavors with global industry leaders like GE, Airbus, PLANSEE since 2009.