King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarship in Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudia Arabia offers scholarships for international students to study their master’s degree or doctoral degrees and engage in the world of research. The Kaust scholarships will cover full tuition fees, living expenses, housing, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance for four to five years of MS/Ph.D. degree. Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements and has excellent academic achievements and language proficiency, or has studied their degree in the English language, can apply for this scholarship and study at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Details:

Application status: open now

Deadline:

• Fall semester:
• Round 2 application open: 28 September 2026
• Round 2 application deadline: 3 January 2027
• Round 2 decisions released: 14 February 2027
  Fall semester starts: 29 August 2027

Location: Saudi Arabia

Required language: English

Level of study: MS/PhD

Benefits of the KAUST Fellowships:

• Tuition fees.
• Allowance of about  20000 to 30000 Dollars (annually) allocated for living allowance and will be paid based on the applicant’s qualification and achievements during the study.
• Housing.
• Health insurance.
• Replacement support.

Fields of study:

• Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
• Applied Physics
• Bioengineering
• Bioscience
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Earth Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Marine Science
• Material Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Plant Science
• Statistics
• Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Eligibilities:

• Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degrees.
• Applicants must have held a good GPA (3.7 out of 4.0).
• Must be proficient in the English language. (TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.0). Applicants who are studied their degree in an accredited university or institute in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand are not needed to submit the language proficiency document.
• Having a GRE score is desired but not mandatory.
• Applicants from all over the world can apply.

Required documents:

• University transcript and diploma.
• Three recommendation letters from your previous degree professor.
• Update CV.
• English language proficiency documents (TOEFL, IELTS).
• GRE scores (optional).
• Personal statement about 750 words, including academic background, willingness, and intentions to the field of study, academic plans, and career objectives.

How to apply:

Interested and eligible applicants can apply online.

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Note: The recommendation letter must be uploaded directly by the recommenders.

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For further details and info, please have a look at the KAUST website 

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