The Chemical Engineering Department was established in (1974) in the College of Engineering at King Saud University to offer the Bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering. The Master of Science degree in chemical engineering was launched in  1981 followed by the Doctor of Philosophy degree in chemical engineering on 1997. The department currently has 30 faculty members: 12 Full Professors, 5 Associate Professors, 9 Assistant Professors and 4 Lecturers. Also, there are 6 Teaching and Research Assistants, and 3 Technicians. The department has well-equipped laboratories. Some of these laboratories enable the students to visualize the various chemical processes and how they are interrelated. Besides the student’s laboratories, the department contains faculty laboratories in which they conduct their own research. Also, the department has advanced computation facilities either through direct contact with university and college computers or the departmental personal computers facilities. The departmental computation laboratories are equipped with a number of design, simulation, and control packages that are used by the students to enhance the understanding of the various chemical processes.

    To attain excellence and continuous improvement, the department was granted the ABET accreditation in 2010.  To meet the market requirements, the department has established a masters program in polymer science and engineering 2008. To promote research and development, the department managed to establish SABIC center for Polymer research and ACWA chair for Water and Power research. Another research Chairs such as the Photo-catalysis and Phosphate and Minerals Processing are emerging.

The graduates of this program will have  the ability to demonstrate:

· Knowledge in foundation chemistry and fundamentals of chemical engineering

· Knowledge of the  discipline-related industrial practices and procedures

· Knowledge of contemporary issues related to the chemical engineering field

The department of chemical engineering strives to provide excellent education to students through an accredited academic program, serve the local community, contribute to the progress of the chemical engineering profession and conduct innovative research.

To be a pioneer  in  chemical engineering education and research, and in building a knowledge community.

The Electrical Engineering Department is one of the earliest departments established in the Kingdom’s universities. The department was established in 1382H (1962).

The Electrical Engineering department is dedicated to providing quality education that prepares students for successful careers. Students graduating with a bachelor's degree will have the necessary technical, communication, and critical thinking skills as a basis for a successful, fulfilling and life-long career in electrical engineering.

The Department has recently put a great effort to update academic programs and teaching facilities as well. Several improvements in the undergraduate programs include: professional communications course and laboratory, an improved graduation project, courses in selected topics of current interest such as mobile communications, computer networks and information security are presently offered. Smart class rooms and meeting rooms, R & D laboratories, such as the Erickson lab, major laboratory software and hardware upgrading, such as the electrical power and the high voltage labs, are steps to upgrade the department facilities.