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KAUST Graduate Admissions with Fully Funded Support (Fall 2027 intake)

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

KAUST's graduate admissions for MS, MS/PhD and PhD study, where over 90% of admitted students receive funding support.

Award
Over 90% of admitted students receive full tuition support, a monthly stipend, housing, medical coverage and relocation assistance (as stated on the homepage).
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Deadline
3 Jan

About the programme

KAUST, a graduate research university on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia, admits students to MS, MS/PhD and PhD programmes in science, engineering and technology. The university states that over 90% of admitted students receive full tuition support, a monthly stipend, housing, medical coverage and relocation assistance. Applicants apply through the online admissions portal, complete an academic interview or test where selected, and are assessed by a faculty review committee.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject from a recognised institution (for Master's entry)
  • Master's degree in a relevant subject from a recognised institution (for PhD entry)
  • At least 18 years of age on entry
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)
  • Evidence of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS 7 overall with 6.5 in each section, TOEFL iBT 5 overall with 4.5 in each section, PTE Academic 71 with 67 in each, or Cambridge C1/C2 185 with 176 in each)
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What they look for

  • Strong academic record and well-defined research interests
  • Motivation and potential impact in the scientific community

Needs a third party. Three referees must provide letters of recommendation directly through the admissions system; references are expected within seven calendar days of the deadline.

What you will need

  • Official university transcripts (all institutions attended, in English or with certified translation)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of purpose (approx. 750 words)
  • Contact details of 3 academic referees (professional referees if most recent qualification is over 3 years old)
  • Official English test score (if available)
  • Passport information page (or national ID for Saudi applicants)

How to apply

  1. Create an account and complete the online application
  2. Submit application before the round deadline
  3. Admission review
  4. Faculty review committee ranking
  5. Online academic interview and/or test if shortlisted
  6. Decision by email on the round notification date

Applications are submitted on King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Source and verification

Official source
KAUST fellowships · Application
Last checked
14 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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