Impact of Using Metaverse Technology in Enhancing Knowledge Sharing to Improve Academic Outcomes: An Applied Study on the Students of the College of Science at King Abdulaziz University

Abstract

This study aims to review the scientific literature on Metaverse technologies and their application in university learning with a focus on their role in enhancing knowledge sharing and improving academic outcomes at King Abdulaziz University (KAU). The review examines Arabic and English literature published between 2020 and 2025. The study revealed that international studies use diverse experimental methodologies, while Arabic studies are largely limited to descriptive methods. This contrast highlights a research gap regarding the lack of applied institutional models. Consequently, this study proposes an institutional model for the College of Science at KAU to evaluate the impact of the Metaverse on students' academic performance.