A Unified Digital Vision
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) engaged Spinbox to develop websites for two key departments: the International Programs Office (IPO) and Admissions and Student Recruitment (ASR).
While the IPO project didn't progress to launch following an internal restructure, it laid the foundation for the ASR build - a more ambitious project that merged the existing Admissions and Visiting Students Research Programmes (VSRP) websites into one cohesive platform.
The goal: a single, comprehensive resource for prospective students, showcasing KAUST's facilities, lifestyle, and application process.
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Crafting Cutting-Edge CMS Solutions
Drawing on over a decade of Sitefinity CMS expertise, Spinbox delivered a fully integrated solution tailored to KAUST's needs.
The platform was built with content personalisation, automated workflows, and multi-site management at its core - with seamless CRM integration, responsive design, multilingual support, and mobile compatibility ensuring a consistent experience for a diverse, global audience.
Design followed KAUST's brand identity with full WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance, while custom Sitefinity widgets, robust search, and strong Core Web Vitals performance kept the platform fast and findable. Legacy content was carefully migrated and enriched with new sections on student stories, alumni journeys, and research facilities - bringing the KAUST experience to life.
KAUST Case Studies
International Programs Office website
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) engaged Spinbox to develop a new website for the International Programs Office (I...
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) enlisted Spinbox to design and build a new website for its Admissions and Student...
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Elevated User Experience & Operational Efficiency
The new ASR website now acts as a single source of truth for prospective students worldwide - with improved navigation, clear calls to action, and targeted content driving higher engagement, reduced bounce rates, and a measurable increase in applications and enquiries.
Behind the scenes, the upgraded CMS has significantly reduced the administrative burden on the ASR team, freeing them to focus on strategic priorities. Location-based content personalisation ensures visitors receive relevant, tailored information from the moment they land on the site.
The project sets a new benchmark for university recruitment platforms and reinforces Spinbox's position as the trusted partner for ambitious digital transformation in higher education.
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