KAUST Scholarships 2026–2027: Call for Applications for Master’s and PhD Programs in Saudi Arabia

KAUST University has opened applications for the 2026–2027 scholarship cycle, offering full funding for international students pursuing Master’s or PhD programs. The scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, housing, and access to world-class research facilities in science, engineering, computing, and environmental studies.

KAUST University in Saudi Arabia has opened applications for its 2026–2027 fully funded scholarships, available to international students interested in pursuing a Master’s, Master with Thesis, PhD, or M.S./Ph.D program.

Admission Requirements

• Official university transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Statement of Purpose

• Three letters of recommendation

• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)

• GRE scores (optional but recommended to strengthen the application)

Admissions are processed based on available space, and early applications are encouraged.

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Graduate Programs at KAUST

Master’s (M.S.)

• Includes a strong research component

• Typically completed in 3 semesters plus the intervening summer

Master’s with Thesis

• All requirements of the M.S. program

• Includes a supervised thesis under a faculty advisor

Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)

• Requires original research leading to a dissertation

• Usually completed in 3 to 4 years

M.S./Ph.D Track

• Combines the Master’s and Doctorate

• Designed for excellent students starting directly after a Bachelor’s degree

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World-Class Research Facilities

KAUST provides graduate students with access to cutting-edge laboratories and advanced research platforms, designed for Master’s, PhD, post-graduate, and professional research work.

Located on the Red Sea coast, the university offers an international research environment with students and researchers from all over the world. Students work in one of the university’s ten major research centers, under the supervision of world-renowned faculty.

Research Divisions

• Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE)

  • Bioscience

  • Plant Science

  • Marine Science

  • Bioengineering

• Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE)

  • Applied Mathematics

  • Computer Science

  • Statistics

  • Electrical Engineering

• Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)

  • Chemical Science & Engineering

  • Earth Science

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Materials Science

  • Energy & Petroleum Engineering

  • Applied Physics

Major Laboratories

Nanofabrication • Supercomputing • Visualization • Imaging • Bioscience • Marine & Coastal Resources • Analytical Chemistry • Greenhouse facilities • Central Workshops

Research Centers

AMPMC • KCC • CCRC • ANPERC • CBRC • ECRC • VCRC • RSRC • KSC • WDRC

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KAUST Scholarship Benefits

Every admitted student automatically receives the KAUST Fellowship, which includes:

• Full tuition coverage

• Annual living stipend between $20,000 and $30,000 USD (depending on academic progress)

• Free housing on campus

• Medical and dental insurance

• Relocation support

KAUST offers an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class graduate community, conduct high-level research, and earn a fully funded degree while living in a unique international environment on the Red Sea.

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