National Strategic Project

Khalifa University for Science and Technology

Engineering Libya's Digital Future

A national science & AI university in Benghazi. 33-hectare smart campus with phased growth to 50,000 students.

Strategic Pillars

Artificial Intelligence

AI-first curriculum with research clusters in machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing.

Engineering

Advanced technologies from civil infrastructure to aerospace, built on hands-on laboratory experience.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Technology incubator and startup accelerator bridging academic research with industry application.

Sustainability

Campus design, governance, and academic programming aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

AI brain visualization representing KUST's AI-first academic approach
AI-First Approach

Artificial Intelligence at the Core of Everything

KUST integrates artificial intelligence across every discipline -- not as an add-on, but as a foundational layer. From engineering simulations to medical diagnostics, every student graduates with deep AI competency.

Mandatory AI foundations for all programs
Dedicated AI & Machine Learning research labs
Industry partnerships with global tech leaders
Cross-disciplinary AI integration in every college

Academic Colleges

Six interdisciplinary colleges with AI as the academic core

College of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Machine learning, deep learning, data analytics, computer vision, NLP, robotics.

College of Engineering & Advanced Technologies

Civil, electrical, mechanical, aerospace, and biomedical engineering.

College of Natural & Applied Sciences

Physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and interdisciplinary research.

College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Digital economy, fintech, management, marketing, and venture creation.

College of Social Sciences & Sustainable Development

Public policy, environmental studies, urban planning, and social innovation.

College of Education & Languages

Teacher training, linguistics, translation studies, and educational technology.

Strategic Development Model

1
Phase IYears 1–3

Foundation

Launch core programs with 15,000 student capacity. Establish AI research center and industry partnerships.

2
Phase IIYears 4–6

Expansion

Graduate programs, research intensification, and international academic partnerships.

3
Phase IIIYear 7+

Maturity

Full 50,000-student capacity. Regional AI and research hub for North Africa.

Smart Campus

33-hectare master-planned campus in Al Hawari, Benghazi

Modern laboratories & research centers
Smart transportation integration
Digital learning ecosystem
Sustainable infrastructure
Student & faculty housing
Renewable energy systems

National Impact

50,000
Student Capacity
33
Hectares
6
Colleges
3
Development Phases

Research & Innovation

A research-driven university from day one

01
AI & Data Science Research Clusters
02
Applied Engineering Innovation
03
Industry Partnerships & Collaboration
04
Technology Incubator & Startup Ecosystem
05
National Digital Infrastructure Projects
06
Cross-disciplinary Research Centers

Engineering

Advanced robotics and systems labs

Sciences

State-of-the-art research laboratories

Innovation

Building tomorrow's technology today

Join the Future of Science

KUST represents a strategic investment in Libya's human capital, research excellence, and digital transformation.

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