KAUST Fellowship (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

Fully Funded UniversityMaster'sPhD

A comprehensive fellowship automatically granted to all admitted master's and PhD students at KAUST, a graduate research university on the Red Sea coast focused on science and technology, covering tuition, a generous living stipend, housing, health coverage, and relocation support.

Award

$55,000 – $70,000

Estimated value

Deadline

190 days left

May 7, 2027

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel · Health insurance · Arrival allowance

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Education
Minimum: Bachelor's
Study level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Bioscience, Bioengineering, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Earth Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics
Nationality
Open to all nationalities, no restrictions
Age limit
No formal age limit
GPA
Strong academic record; merit-based, highly competitive admission
Language
TOEFL iBT 79-81 / IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.5
Other requirements
- Single application for admission automatically considers candidates for the fellowship; no separate scholarship form
- GRE not mandatory but can strengthen application
- Master's stipend approx. $20,000/year; PhD stipend $25,000-30,000/year depending on progress

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Apply for admission to a master's or PhD program
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Automatically considered for the fellowship upon admission
3
Notification by email

Required documents

Transcripts
Graduation certificate
CV
Recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
English test scores

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

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Provider: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) (University)
Funded by: Government of Saudi Arabia / KAUST
Duration: 2 years (Master's), 4-5 years (PhD)
Intake: Fall 2027 / Spring 2027
Where to study: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Spring Admission Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Closed
Fall Admission Deadline
May 7, 2027
In 190 days

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