KAUST Graduate Scholarship

The KAUST Graduate Scholarship is a comprehensive scholarship program for master's and doctoral studies at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. It supports graduate students in science, engineering and technology with tuition coverage, a stipend, campus housing, medical insurance and relocation assistance. The scholarship is competitive and intended for students pursuing research-oriented master's or PhD degrees. Applicants must apply through KAUST's official admissions platform.

Full tuition and fees; annual stipend (amounts estimated by degree level); basic on-campus housing; comprehensive medical insurance for student and eligible dependents; relocation assistance covering visa, travel and initial/return airfare.

For master's: a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution. For doctoral admission: a master's degree in a relevant area (professional master's degrees must be clearly identified). Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 (many admitted exceed 3.3–3.5) and demonstrate English language proficiency with official test scores.

Select a program and prospective advisor, prepare required documents (transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, three references, English test scores, passport copy), create an account and submit an online application via KAUST's official admissions platform before the admissions deadlines.