SUMMARY

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• Host: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
• Study Level: Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
• Deadline: 27 September 2026 (Spring PhD); 3 January 2027 (Fall MS, MS/PhD, PhD)

DETAILS

1. Eligibility Criteria

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs
• A relevant Master’s degree for PhD programs
• A competitive academic record
• English language proficiency
• Required academic documents and supporting materials
• Minimum permitted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Spring 2027 admission is only open to PhD applicants
• Fall 2027 admission is open to MS, MS/PhD, and PhD applicants

2. Benefits

• Full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year)
• A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
• Base accommodation is included (shared accommodation for single students, and 2-bed accommodation for married students). Eligible students can request a housing upgrade which will be subject to an additional fee
• Health insurance for students and eligible dependents living on campus
• Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)

3. How to apply 

• Apply through the official KAUST admissions portal
• Choose the correct intake and check the deadline: 27 September 2026 for Spring PhD; 3 January 2027 for Fall MS, MS/PhD, and PhD
• Ensure all required documents are submitted
• Respond quickly to any interview invitations
• No separate fellowship application; admitted students are automatically considered

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