KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS / PhD)

About

Graduate research university in Saudi Arabia. Fall 2027 admission is open to MS, MS/PhD and PhD applicants. KAUST notes the dates are tentative.

Majors

Science, engineering, mathematics and life-science programs (per KAUST programs)

Eligible nationalities

All countries of the world

Eligibility

• Meet the admission requirements of the chosen programme
• Valid passport
• Good grades in previous studies

Academic requirements

• MS: an undergraduate science degree in a relevant field (engineering, mathematics, physical, chemical or biological sciences)
• GRE not required (encouraged)

Language requirements

• IELTS 7 overall (min 6.5 per band), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or Cambridge C1/C2 — valid 2 years
• You may apply without a score but must meet it before enrolment
• Medium-of-instruction letters and Duolingo not accepted
• Exempt: in-person degrees from the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Required documents

• Official transcripts from every institution (English or certified translation, with grading scale)
• CV
• Statement of purpose
• Three referees (letters submitted via the system)
• English test score if available
• Passport details

Benefits & funding

• Per KAUST admissions: over 90% of admitted students receive full tuition support
• Monthly stipend
• Housing
• Medical coverage
• Relocation assistance

Fees / costs

Depends on the award granted (full or partial) after admission

How to apply

• Apply online via the KAUST portal by 3 January 2027
• Decisions scheduled for 25 February 2027
• Fall semester starts 29 August 2027
• Two ways to apply:
• 1) Apply yourself on the official website: https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/
• 2) Contact us to apply for you (service fee below) — WhatsApp +62882003642271