Mission

Develop understanding, skills and innovations in the field of geophysics in a high-quality environment capable of providing society with knowledge, competencies and graduates who are able to meet the need in education and development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all fields related to geophysics and its applications.

Vision

Leadership in geophysics, its applications and culture to contribute to building a knowledge society.

Objectives

1) Achieve excellence in higher education in the fields of earth sciences, while working on the quality of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

2) Developing applied scientific research through projects in the fields of oil and gas, minerals, groundwater, environment and natural hazards.

3) Providing consultations in the field of natural disasters in cooperation with the Seismic Study Center at the university.

4) Ensure the optimal use of resources and modern technology in the fields of earth sciences.

5) Provide a stimulating environment capable of attracting the best students, staff and faculty.

6) Establish partnerships at the local and global levels between academic and industrial/research institutions in the fields of oil and gas, minerals and groundwater exploration, as well as environmental investigations and natural hazards.