KAUST – King Abdullah University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia

At KAUST, every admitted student receives the KAUST Fellowship (King Abdullah University Scholarship). Enrol in our renowned graduate programs tuition-free. Live on the shores of the Red Sea, conducting ground-breaking research in our state-of-the-art research centres.

Work on some of the most pressing issues facing the world today, from environmental crisis to global water and food supply challenges. Explore next-level research with our world-class faculty to solve the problems of the future TODAY.

KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work and study on campus.

KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising start-ups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries and Saudi agencies.

To be considered for the KAUST Scholarship at (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology):

• Master’s: Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) program requires the satisfactory completion of an undergraduate science degree in a relevant or related area, such as Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. 

Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) program requires applicants to satisfy the following entry requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering-related topic from a higher education institution recognized by KAUST 

• English Language Requirements : All applicants are required to have a minimum of IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 79 

• PhD: Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program requires the satisfactory completion of an undergraduate or master’s degree in science in a relevant or related area, such as Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. 

Every admitted student earns the KAUST Fellowship, which grants them:

• Full Free Tuition Support

• Monthly Living Allowance (From $20,000 to $30,000 annually, depending on qualifications and degree progress)

• On-Campus Housing

• Medical and dental coverage

• Relocation Support

Qualified and interested candidates should submit the following documents online;

• Official university transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Statement of purpose

• Three letters of recommendation

• Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score

• Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)

Interested and qualified applicants for the King Abdullah University KAUST Scholarship should

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  Click the button below to visit the KAUST Scholarship application page.

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  Apply for admission to a postgraduate Master’s or PhD degree at KAUST.

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  Ensure to provide accurate details and upload all required documents.

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  Successful applications will be reviewed and successful candidates will be notified by email.

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  Candidates who are admitted for MSc or PhD programs are automatically considered for the scholarship.