KAUST Scholarship 2027 in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

Overview

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia is one of the country's leading research universities, offering graduate programs in science, engineering, technology and related fields. Applications for 2027 entry are open for the M.S./Ph.D. track, Ph.D., Postgraduate Diploma, M.S. and Ph.D. programs. There is no application fee.

What you get

The KAUST Fellowship is fully funded. It covers full tuition, accommodation, health insurance, a monthly stipend, return airfare and other student benefits. There is no separate application, since admitted students are automatically considered for the fellowship.

Graduate programs span computer science, applied mathematics, applied physics, bioengineering, bioscience, chemical engineering, chemistry, earth science and engineering, electrical and computer engineering, environmental science and engineering, marine science, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, plant science, statistics, energy resources and petroleum engineering, and technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

Who can apply

Applicants generally need a relevant bachelor's degree for Master's programs or a relevant master's degree for PhD programs, a competitive academic record and English language proficiency. KAUST states a minimum permitted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, although admitted students are typically much stronger.

Requirements

Applicants prepare academic transcripts, a CV or resume, a statement of purpose, contact information for 3 referees, an English language test score, and a passport or national ID copy.

How to apply

Applications go through the official KAUST admissions portal, and applicants should check the deadline for their chosen intake.

Key dates

For Spring 2027, which is open to PhD applicants only, the deadline is 27 September 2026, decisions are released on 8 November 2026 and the semester starts on 17 January 2027. For Fall 2027, open to MS, MS/PhD and PhD applicants, the deadline is 3 January 2027, decisions are released on 14 February 2027 and the semester starts on 29 August 2027.