Deadline: October 1, 2024
KAUST is a research hub where scientists work together across disciplines to promote innovation and economic development by training the bright minds of the future. They are committed to finding cutting-edge solutions to some of the most important technological, scientific, and sociological problems faced by today’s humans and societies.
The university values science and understands that diversity of perspectives and experiences enhances and transforms research as well as everyday life. Students are prepared for successful careers at leading positions of innovation by working with specialists. This fully funded scholarship will strengthen student’s critical thinking abilities, get practical experience, and generate ground-breaking discoveries that have a lasting impact on society. During this international scholarship, students will have the opportunity to utilize state-of-the-art equipment, contemporary research facilities, and linked laboratories managed by experts in their field.
KAUST scholarship for international students provides housing facility to students to have an easy access to offices, labs, and academic facilities connected by a free bus system. There are several dining options, including fine dining and casual fare restaurants, coffee shop, retail stores, supermarket, dentist, health centre, golf area, movie theatre, elementary and secondary school. The Red Sea and two beaches are only a short distance away from the campus. Under the direction of exceptional scientists, engineers, and technicians, the university supports needs related to marine resources, workshops, plant growth and animal resources, analytical chemistry, supercomputing, imaging and characterization, nano fabrication, prototyping and product development.
Scholarship Level
- Master’s and PhD
Benefits
- There are no application fees.
- Full tuition support will be provided.
- Monthly living allowance will be given which will range between $20,000-30,000 per year depending on student’s progress.
- Accommodation will be provided.
- Medical coverage will be included.
- Relocation support will be provided.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field for Master’s program.
- Master’s degree in the relevant field for PhD program.
- Minimum 18 years of age is required.
- Good GPA will be given preference.
- A minimum TOEFL score of 79 or 6.5 on the IELTS is required.
- Only official scores of these tests will be accepted.
- Private tests conducted by universities will not be accepted.
- A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the candidate has studied in United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
Required documents
- CV.
- National ID card.
- Valid Passport picture which shows your picture and personal details.
- Statement of purpose.
- Official university transcripts in English.
- Graduation certificate.
- All previous academic records.
- If you get selected, send your latest official transcript to the Admissions office on University’s address in Saudi Arabia.
- Three letters of recommendation by your research supervisor.
Application
- Fill in the online application form.
- Enter all the details asked.
- Upload the required documents.
- Fill all the necessary fields of the form.
- Recommenders should submit the recommendation letters directly on the form
- Recommenders have to mention about your work, your academic performance and research ability.
- After completing, submit the form.
To apply, click here