2026 KAUST – King Abdullah University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)
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2026 KAUST – King Abdullah University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)


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Summary:

At KAUST, every admitted student receives the KAUST Fellowship (King Abdullah University Scholarship). 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.


Work on some of the most pressing issues facing the world today, from environmental crisis to global water and food supply challenges. Explore next-level research with our world-class faculty to solve the problems of the future TODAY.


KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work, and study on campus.


KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries, and Saudi agencies.


Eligibilities:

To be considered for the KAUST Scholarship at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology:

  • 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. 


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


Deadline:

October 1, 2025


To learn more, click here.


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