History

The Hydrogeology department was founded as an independent specialization at the Institute of Applied Geology in 1970 (1390 H). The department started as a higher education graduate program in 1975 (1395 H) when the institute was merged to King Abdulaziz University. Then, the Geology Department at the Faculty of Science was combined with the Institute of Applied Geology under the Faculty of Earth Sciences name. The Hydrogeology department now offers Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. degree.

The department has contributed to many studies and research in the various fields of hydrogeology, and contributed to the graduation of scientific competencies, whether from the bachelor or postgraduate level, who were and still have contributions and services in the various sectors of the state and participate in development plans for water resources, their management and preservation.

1. Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology
2. Master's degree (with courses and thesis) in Hydrogeology
3. PhD degree in Hydrogeology