Vision:

Global excellence in graduate studies and scientific research, and contribute effectively in building the knowledge society.

Mission:

Leading the graduate studies and scientific research activities at the university, through the provision of optimal research environment and distinctive graduate programs, and build internal and external partnerships and stimulate excellence and creativity.

Objectives:

1. Achieve research excellence to promote the university to global leadership.
2. Utilize graduate programs and the outputs of scientific research for sustainable development.
3. Produce world-class scientists.
4. Raise the outputs of Graduate Studies in association to strategic needs in the  Kingdom.
5. Maximize the use of internal and external university partnerships to support excellence in graduate studies and scientific research.
6. Develop and renovate the infrastructure of scientific research.
7. Strengthen, support, motivate and retain research capacities in the university
8. Attract world class research competencies.
9. Provide stable and renewable financial resources to support research excellence.
10. Develop policies, rules and regulations in support of excellence and creativity.