King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is offering all international student full tuition support and monthly living allowance to study with them. If you want to study in KAUST this is an opportunity for you to apply in the 2027 application which is currently ongoing.
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KAUST Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of KAUST Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annually, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
- Housing*
- Medical and dental coverage*
- Relocation support
* Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.
Requirements for KAUST Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Bachelors degree in a subject relevant the program being applied to, from a recognized higher education institution for entry into our Masters programs
- Masters degree in a subject relevant to the program being applied to, from a recognized higher education institution for entry into our Ph.D. programs. KAUST do not regard Professional Masters degrees as being directly equivalent to Masters degrees and so if you are taking one of these you must be careful to declare that in your application.
- At least 18 years of age on entry
- The minimum permitted GPA is 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent). Typically, 90% of admitted applicants have a GPA above 3.3, and 75% have a GPA above 3.5 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent).
- Evidence of proficiency in English language.
Interview date, Process and Venue for KAUST Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Timeline
Spring 2027 Admission
Spring 2027 admission is only open to PhD applicants.
| Activity |
Date |
| Round 1 application deadline |
27 September 2026 |
| Round 1 decisions released |
8 November 2026 |
| Spring semester starts |
17 January 2027 |
Fall 2027 Admission
Fall 2027 admission is open to MS, MS/PhD, and PhD applicants.
| Activity |
Date |
| Round 2 application open |
28 September 2026 |
| Round 2 application deadline |
3 January 2027 |
| Round 2 decisions released |
14 February 2027 |
| Fall semester starts |
29 August 2027 |
Documents Required for Application
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Contact details of 3 referees
- Official English language test score (if available)
- A clear, unobscured copy of the passport page showing your picture and personal details. Alternatively, Saudi applicants may provide a national ID card.
All supporting documents submitted as part of your application, including academic transcripts, must be in English.
Check also:
Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
January 3, 2027How to Apply
For more information, kindly visit KAUST scholarship webpage.