KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) is home to a vibrant, multicultural community of over 8,000 students, staff, and families from more than 100 nationalities, creating a unique environment for learning and innovation. The award-winning campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including multidisciplinary labs, recreation centers, dining options, and even access to the Red Sea. Students benefit from working with world-class faculty, contributing to cutting-edge research, and accessing comprehensive funding packages that include tuition support, stipends, and health insurance. At KAUST, you’re not just learning—you’re living in a global hub of excellence and opportunity.

🔆 Benefits of the KAUST Fellowship
✅ Full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year).
✅ Monthly stipend:

• USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students.
• USD $25,000 to $30,000 per year for Ph.D. students (based on qualifications and academic progress).
  ✅ On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year, including utilities such as electricity and Wi-Fi).
  ✅ Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year).
  ✅ Relocation support, including visa, relocation, and travel costs.

Total Value: Between USD $70,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on individual circumstances.

Notes:

• Additional charges may apply for students bringing spouses or dependents.
• Relocation assistance is provided only for the initial move to KAUST and return after graduation.

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Submit your application through the KAUST application portal.
✅ Ensure all required documents are uploaded to avoid delays.
✅ Application process steps:

1. Submit Your Application: Log in to the portal and complete your application before the deadline.
2. Admission Review: Admissions team checks your documents. Missing items will be flagged for correction.
3. Faculty Review: Applications are reviewed and ranked. Top candidates are shortlisted.
4. Interview/Test: Selected applicants are invited for an online interview with KAUST faculty.
5. Decision: Final results are communicated via email within the admission timeline.

🔆 Required Documents
✅ Official university transcripts (with grading scale).
✅ Certified English translations of non-English transcripts.
✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV).
✅ Statement of purpose.
✅ Contact details of 3 referees.
✅ Official English language test scores.
✅ Copy of passport or national ID.

🔆 Minimum Entry Requirements
✅ For M.S. Programs: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognized institution.
✅ For Ph.D. Programs: Master’s degree in a relevant subject from a recognized institution (professional master’s degrees may not qualify).
✅ Minimum GPA:

• Competitive GPA (typically above 3.3 on a 4.0 scale).
• Minimum permitted GPA: 3.0.
  ✅ Evidence of English proficiency.

🔆 Admission Timeline: Fall 2025
✅ Applications Open: 15 August 2024.
✅ Application Deadline: 11 January 2025.