Faculty of Earth Sciences

The Faculty of Earth Sciences is one of the oldest educational institutes in the field of geological studies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established as a result of merging the Geology Department of the Faculty of Science at King Abdulaziz University, founded in 1393 AH (1973 AD), with the Applied Geology Institute, which was founded in 1390 AH (1970 AD) under the name Applied Geology Center, previously affiliated with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The faculty’s programs have witnessed numerous developments and it was among the first educational centers to offer master's and doctoral programs. It has also established strong scientific research schools, earning it an esteemed international reputation. The main objective of the Faculty of Earth Sciences is to provide educational opportunities to study the fundamentals and applications of Earth sciences. The faculty also seeks to contribute to the Kingdom’s scientific and cultural advancement by generating new knowledge through research programs, offering technical services to the community, developing scientific studies, and contributing to the sustainable development and utilization of natural resources, in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.