The Department of Mathematics was established in 1397H-1977 within the departments of the College of Education as a branch of King Saud University in Abha. After the Supreme Decree No. 7/78/M dated 11-03-1419H establishing King Khalid University, the Department of Mathematics became part of the College of Science.
The Department of Mathematics awards Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mathematics as well as two fee-based Master programs in Financial Mathematics and in Applied Statistics and Data Science. The department works to develop specific programs in line with the KKU’s strategy and the Strategic Plan for the Development of Asir Province.
The Department comprises an elite group of distinguished academic and research faculty members from various schools and disciplines.