​​​Frequently Asked Questions


Why do we need to sign a Housing Agreement?
The Housing Agreement is important in providing residents an awareness of their responsibilities and confirms our commitments as a service.​

Mailing address format

 

“Full Name”

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Unit no.

P.O Box 4700

Thuwal 23955-6900

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Residential units are allocated furnished. Furniture not required by the resident may be returned.

There are 3 types of bed sizes provided in residential units including:

  • Single size beds | 200 by 120 cm
  • Queen size beds | 200 by 150 cm
  • King size beds | 200 by 180 cm

New residents are assigned a unit based upon the future resident’s eligibility and household size.

As a household grows, residents will be required to move to a new unit if available. There are also sharing options available for individuals living in KAUST without families.

Rental rates are dependent on contractual agreements with employers on behalf of their employees. Please refer to your respective employer to confirm applicable rental rates.

The layouts of each unit type are relatively uniform, however the color scheme may differ. Images of a typical unit will therefore offer a true picture of the layout and features of the unit. 

Before a resident’s arrival, a process of unit preparation takes place. This may not provide enough time before the resident arrives for a viewing of the actual unit.

Find photos and videos of typical layouts here.

Suggestions are welcome, and housing allocation as far as possible seeks to meet a new resident’s preferences. However, as occupancy levels and requirements change there are restrictions to the ability to meet specific requests.
All residential units have tiled floors including ceramic and marble tiles.
The availability of a garden is dependent upon unit type and varies in size. There are many public open spaces however close to all housing.

The items that need to be left in your old unit include the items on the inventory form of your old unit or approved adopted items such as outdoor water taps and additional plugs, as part of the Home Improvement Program process.

You may move with soft pack items, as these are provided once upon a resident’s arrival at KAUST.

Residents may have a maximum of three cats and dogs living with them at any one time and may also keep a maximum of two small indoor or outdoor birds or hamsters in appropriately sized cages. Residents may also keep fish in tanks appropriate for the numbers kept.

Cats and dogs are not permitted in apartment buildings. Venomous or non-domesticated animals are not allowed as pets.​​

Learn more here about  pet ownership and registration.

Housekeeping and landscaping services are available and charged at an hourly rate to all residents from approximately USD 15 an hour. These services are arranged by the resident to suit requirement.

Learn more here about Gardening services and Housekeeping services.

Bed linen including sheets, duvet and duvet cover, pillows and pillow cases are provided for the arriving residents.​