KAUST logo contains a distinctive symbol that projects the fundamental pillars of the University.
As a whole, the logo communicates the University’s role as a catalyst for change: It is a place where people are inspired to transform their own lives and the lives of humankind.
The four Unity Seeds with their optimistic colors represent the four areas of research areas: food,
water, energy, and the environment.
The specific meaning behind each color is: :
- Yellow = food
- Turquoise = water
- Orange = energy
- Green = environment
The Clarity lens is a focusing element symbolizing the University’s open environment where people
can think clearly, study freely and examine the world’s most complex issues through the clear light of
reason.
