It is advisable to confirm with relocation support if all the below apply.

Please find further resources on the Accommodation Services Resource page.

Soft Package

• A ‘soft package’ is provided in the house you come into when you first arrive. This package includes bedroom and bathroom linen as well as kitchen and dining utensils.
  

Your Residence

• All residents have access to a maintenance hotline and emergency contact numbers.

• Each unit contains a television. Residents are welcome to use their preferred television streaming services. Independently installed satellite dishes are not permitted.

• Wi-fi routers are available for purchase from the IT Store. Residents may also use personal routers they have moved with to KAUST. Connection to the KAUST internet network uses a LAN cable connected to the router box.
  

• Some unit types incorporate gardens. A horticulture and gardening service supports maintenance of back gardens.
  

Unit Assignment

• All residents are assigned a housing unit before they arrive.

• Assignment is initially based on the future occupant’s eligibility and dependent upon unit type availability.

• Rental rates are based on the type of unit and the resident’s terms of employment.

• Upon arrival, residents receive the keys to their new unit and lease agreement that requires their signature.
  

Arrivals without families

• Residents initially arriving at KAUST without their spouse or families as single residents have the option to live in single-gender shared units which range from 3 to 4-bedroom houses with one or two other residents. 

• At least one month of a change of resident’s circumstances including joining spouse or family to allow for the accommodation of the newly formed household.

• To be mindful of other sharers pet ownership and smoking are not permitted in shared housing.
  

Bidding

• Bidding is based on the periodic availability of vacant units.

• Residents eligible for a unit change, depending on the subject bidding unit type are invited to take part in the bidding process.
  

• Bidding assignments are automated and system generated.
  

Housing Agreement Highlights

• Changing residential locks is the sole responsibility of Housing Services. See Housing key control.

• Residents are responsible for the general upkeep of their units. Any maintenance requirement should swiftly be reported to KAUST Maintenance Services. See facilities management.

• It is prohibited to install satellite dishes or any external cable TV services. See KAUST IT for more information on IT services. 
  

• Mechanical rooms and their accesses should be kept free and clear.

• Back yard maintenance is a resident's responsibility. See facilities management.

• Any physical unit alterations should first be requested through a Home Improvement Program (HIP) request.

• Upon departure residents are required to return the unit in the same condition it was received, subject to normal wear and tear. See departure tips.

• Residents should safeguard personal property and independently obtain adequate insurance cover. See lost and found.

• In accordance with the KAUST pet policy only domestic pets like cats, dogs, indoor birds and fish are allowed.

• No pets can be kept in apartments and sharing units.

• From the time a new unit is assigned a resident is required to move within 7 days. See internal move tips.

• KAUST materials management assists resident moves within the community.