King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
KAUST Fellowship (Graduate Admission Funding)
The KAUST Fellowship (Graduate Admission Funding) is a fully-funded scholarship from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Saudi Arabia. Deadline: Tied to admission; spring deadline ~1 October, fall deadline ~May.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition + bench fee (up to 35,000 USD/yr); stipend ~20,000 USD (MS) and 25,000-30,000 USD (PhD); housing; health insurance; visa, relocation and travel support; total ~70,000-80,000 USD/yr
- Deadline
- Tied to admission; spring deadline ~1 October, fall deadline ~May
- Host countries
- Saudi Arabia
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities admitted to a KAUST MS or PhD program Academic Requirements You must be admitted to a KAUST MS or PhD program in science, engineering or technology. Admission is competitive and research-focused, so a strong academic record and research fit are what matter. Nationality Requirements The fellowship is open to applicants of all nationalities. International students are funded on the same terms as everyone else.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition and the research bench fee (up to 35,000 USD per year)
- An annual living stipend (around 20,000 USD for MS; 25,000-30,000 USD for PhD)
- On-campus housing (shared for single students; family units for married students)
- Health insurance for you and eligible on-campus dependents
- Visa, relocation and travel support on arrival and graduation
Important Dates & Deadlines
Tied to admission; spring deadline ~1 October, fall deadline ~May
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.