Free Tuition Support KAUST Fellowship – The Master’s and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program requirements represent general university-level expectations. The specific details of each degree requirements are outlined in the descriptions of the individual degree programs.
Benefits
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
At KAUST, every admitted student receives the KAUST Fellowship. Enroll in our renowned graduate programs tuition-free. Live on the shores of the Red Sea, conducting groundbreaking research in our state-of-the-art research centers.
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Requirements
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.
- Admission Review: Your Application must be complete for it to be reviewed by the Admissions Office. If your file is missing documents, you will be asked to submit them before it can be reviewed.
- Faculty Review Committee: If your application passes Admissions review, it will be evaluated by the faculty review committee of each program.
- Academic Interview: If selected, you will be invited for an academic interview with KAUST Faculty.
- KAUST Interview: This is a personal interview, either via Skype video chat and/or in person.
Documents Required for Application
- 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)
