Location: Saudi Arabia
Program: Postgraduate Programs (Master’s / PhD Degrees)
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: Full duration of Program
Deadline: Not Specified
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The KAUST Fellowship is a comprehensive financial support package automatically awarded to all students admitted to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia’s premier graduate research university. This generous fellowship eliminates financial barriers to advanced education in science and technology, ensuring that every admitted student regardless of nationality or financial background can pursue their graduate studies without economic concerns. KAUST requires no separate scholarship application; all admitted students receive the same full fellowship benefits covering tuition, living expenses, housing, healthcare, and relocation support.
Founded in 2009 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and located on the stunning Red Sea coast in Thuwal (80 km north of Jeddah), KAUST is a graduate-only research university that has rapidly established itself among the world’s top research institutions. The university offers Master’s and Ph.D. programs across three academic divisions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE), and Physical Science and Engineering (PSE).
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition waiver for entire duration of graduate program
- Monthly living allowance ranging between $20,000-$30,000 USD annually
- On-campus housing
- Comprehensive medical coverage for students
- Relocation support
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must be applying for admission to a Master’s or Ph.D. program at KAUST
- Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (for Master’s applicants)
- Must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution (for Ph.D. applicants)
- Strong academic record required (specific GPA requirements vary by program)
- Academic background should align with chosen field of study
- Minimum TOEFL score: 81 on IBT (Internet Based Test), OR
- Minimum IELTS score: 6.5 (International English Language Testing System)
- GRE is strongly encouraged and will enhance application
- High quantitative GRE score strengthens candidacy
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
KAUST employs a holistic admissions process that evaluates candidates’ academic excellence, research potential, and alignment with university research priorities. Strong academic performance is fundamental successful applicants typically demonstrate outstanding grades, rigorous coursework in relevant fields, and solid foundational knowledge in their chosen discipline. Research experience carries significant weight in the evaluation, with reviewers seeking evidence of independent research capability, critical thinking, and scientific curiosity through previous research projects, publications, conference presentations, or thesis work.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
