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On Tuesday, 09/01/1419 AH (06/05/1998 AD), the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – then the Crown Prince (may God have mercy upon him) – ordered the merger of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in the Southern Region. This union led to the formation of a new entity named 'King Khalid University'. To solidify this merger, a Royal Decree, number M/78/7, was issued on 11/3/1419 AH (6/7/1998 AD) which mandated the completion of all necessary regulatory procedures. Following this, the university's inaugural budget was released on 14/09/1419 AH (02/01/1999 AD), integrating with the broader state budget and establishing King Khalid University as a distinguished institution within the academic landscape of Saudi universities.

The university is located in the Asir region in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Asir region covers an area of about 80,000 square kilometers and is home to more than 1.6 million inhabitants, spread across seventy-eight governorates and centers.

King Khalid University operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, similar to other Saudi universities

Code of Ethics

King Khalid University (KKU) is committed, in all its policies, decisions and dealings with ethical framework. It is also governed by a set of values derived from the teachings of our Islamic religion which have been approached by this country's leaders. Moreover, these values are consistent with the Ministry of Higher Education’s policies and are in harmony with the pursuit of King Khalid University into a unique excellent university. So, the university’s concerns are not confined only to the educational, research and community service activities, but it ensures that it is an academic institution which offers these three functions under a framework of ethical values. There is no doubt that the multifunctionality of the university and the increasing and complexity of the undertaken tasks, as well as the increase in internal and external relationships, have imposed the need for an ethical framework that instructs and directs the behavior of its employees, especially at varying points of view about a particular behavior pattern. Here ethical framework comes to set a number of specific ethical trends, standards, responsibilities, controls and caveats, that are agreed upon and which govern the practices within the university community. However, the ethical framework is so different from the terms, rules or regulations, in that it is a declared agreement among a group of sides on framework of ethical values and specific set of behavior rules in various situations. For that, it represents a compelling ethical value for all.

KKU Vision and Mission

King Khalid University strives for a leading role with regional roots, international dimensions, knowledge and research excellence and effective community contribution through qualitative competence.

King Khalid University commits to providing relevant academic environments for high-quality education, conducting innovative scientific research, providing constructive community services, and maximizing the employment of knowledge techniques.

University goals:

Quality assurance in all academic programs and administrative affairs.
Providing a suitable academic environment to achieve global teaching standards .
Supporting scientific research to achieve a leading role.
Applying partnerships with society entities in various institutions.
Innovation in the employment of technology to achieve knowledge society.

University values:

honesty.
Seriousness and responsibility.
Confidence.
Excellence and quality.
Openness and transparency.
Fairness.
Respect and inclusiveness.

KKU LIFE

Enriching University life through establishing a student-focused educational journey, developing the educational environment for students and faculty, and incorporating digital tool.

Student Activities

The university, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, organizes a wide array of cultural, social, and athletic activities. These initiatives aim to enrich the cultural, social, physical, and health aspects of students’ life, fostering their integration into their social environment within the college and the university.

The Guidance and Counseling Unit

The Guidance and Counseling Unit delivers a host of services that include psychological, social, academic, and professional counselling to all students. These services are delivered through multiple and varied means, with the aim of enhancing students' mental health, providing academic support during their time at the university.

The Persons with Disabilities Unit

The Persons with Disabilities Unit provides care and rehabilitation services for students with disabilities to rehabilitate and integrate them academically and psychologically into the university community. It also offers support programs that facilitate academic tasks and a variety of cultural, sports, and social activities.

Libraries

The university has a collection of central and branch libraries that fall under the management of the Deanship of Library Affairs. These libraries provide a substantial number of Arabic and foreign references, periodicals, master’s and doctoral theses, as well as electronic references and books. Additionally, the libraries offer an electronic system for searching for books, references, theses, and periodicals.

Restaurants and Cafes

King Khalid University offers a range of cafes, pastry shops, and dessert outlets, along with several fantastic locations for relaxation and dining. Additionally, there is the University Restaurant, which offers buffet-style menus for students, faculty, and staff.

Medical Care

• King Khalid University Medical City provides a wide range of medical services to its affiliated students, faculty members, and employees, through the University Hospital in Al-Qaraa University City and primary care clinics scattered across various university campuses. • Capacity of beds at King Khalid University Medical City: 800 beds.