KAUST—King Abdullah University of Science and Technology accepts fellowship applications from international students in Saudi Arabia. Students can apply to this programme and earn the KAUST Fellowship.
International applicants can enrol in KAUST graduate programmes tuition-free or conduct groundbreaking research in the University’s state-of-the-art research centres. They can work on today’s most pressing issues, from global water and food supply challenges to environmental crises.
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Summary
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Funding Organisation: KAUST
- Funding Type: Fully-funded
- Language Required: English
- Fields of Study: Science and Technology
- Fellowship Application Deadline: N/A (Apply as soon as possible)
- Admission Deadlines:
- Spring 2025 deadline: 1 October 2024
- Fall 2025 deadline: 11 January 2025
- Application Status: Open
- Application Round: Spring and Fall 2025
Benefits
Fellows will benefit from the KAUST Fellowship program as follows:
- Full Free Tuition Support
- Monthly Living Payment (starting from $20,000 up to $30,000 annually, depending on degree progress and qualifications of the students)
- On-Campus housing
- Medical and dental coverage
- Relocation Support
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should meet the eligibility criteria for the KAUST Fellowship program:
- Admitted students at KAUST are eligible to apply for this program.
- Admission criteria to the Ph.D. program include completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a science-related field, such as Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical, Chemical, and Biological Sciences.
- Students may require completing three stages and associated milestones for Ph.D. students:
- Passing a qualifying exam,
- Oral defense of the dissertation proposal
- Dissertation phase with a final defense milestone
- Admission to the Master of Science program needs the satisfactory completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant area, including Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical, Chemical, and Biological Sciences.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents with the online application form to apply for the KAUST Fellowship:
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL (79) or IELTS Academic (6.5), PTE Academic (62) score
- GRE scores (it is not compulsory)
How To Apply
KAUST admission process comprises four main steps as follows:
- Admission Review: All applicants should submit a complete application package for review to the Admissions Office.
- Faculty Review Committee: Shortlisted applications will pass the faculty review committee of each program after the admissions review.
- Academic Interview: Selected applicants will receive an invitation to an academic interview with the KAUST Faculty.
- KAUST Interview: Applicants will participate in this personal interview via Skype, video chat, or in person.
To apply for the KAUST Fellowship, applicants must enter the link below to apply for Spring and Fall 2025 graduate programmes. Please remember that only limited seats are available now.
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For detailed information and guides about the KAUST Fellowship, please visit the official website of KAUST.
