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Saudi Arabia
ClosedFully FundedMasters/PhD

KAUST Fellowship

Saudi Arabia· King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
STEM
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026

About This Scholarship

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) is a private research university located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia. It offers fully funded graduate fellowships to exceptional students worldwide in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. KAUST is consistently ranked among the top research universities globally.

Scholarship Benefits

Full tuition fees covered
Monthly living stipend approximately USD 20000 per year
On-campus housing provided
Medical and dental insurance
Relocation support
Annual repatriation allowance
Research funding

Eligibility Requirements

1
Any nationality
2
Bachelor degree in science or engineering for Masters
3
Masters degree for PhD
4
Excellent academic record
5
Strong GRE or equivalent scores recommended
6
English language proficiency
7
Genuine passion for research

How to Apply

Apply online through the KAUST admissions portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with main deadlines in January and September. You need academic transcripts, three recommendation letters, personal statement, CV or resume, and English proficiency scores. You may also be contacted for an interview.

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Host Country
Saudi Arabia
InstitutionKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Degree LevelMasters/PhD
Fields
STEM
DeadlineJan 15, 2026
StatusClosed
Application Closed
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