Applications are now open for the King Abdullah University Scholarship 2026 for the Spring and Fall 2026 intake. You can apply for the MS/PhD Track and PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, M.S., and Ph.D programs. There is no application fee, and selected applicants will automatically be eligible to receive the KAUST Fellowship, which covers all expenses. The KAUST Fellowship is open to applicants from all around the world. If you are seeking a world-class internship, consider applying for the KAUST VSRP Internship. Below are more details about the Scholarship requirements and the application process.
Details About King Abdullah University Scholarship 2026 (Known as KAUST Fellowship)
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Degree Level: MS/PhD Track and PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, M.S., and Ph.D
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Intake: Spring and Fall 2026
What is the MS/PhD Track at KAUST?
Students can apply for the Ph.D program directly after completing a BS degree.
KAUST Fellowship Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Full Tuition Fee
- Monthly Living Allowance
- On-Campus Housing
- Medical and dental coverage
- Relocation Support (Airfare Tickets)
Program Areas
- Bioscience
- Bioengineering
- Environmental Science
- Marine Science
- Plant Science
- Applied Mathematics & Computational Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Statistics
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Science
- Earth Science & Engineering
- Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
- Material Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Application Requirements
- Official university transcripts are required.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose about 750 words
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
- GRE if available, else not compulsory.
- You do not need a faculty advisor before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone from any country can apply. The KAUST Scholarship is open to all nationals.
- Meet the Admission requirements. There is no separate application required for the scholarship. All admitted students will receive the KAUST Scholarship.
- Upload all the required documents.
- 6.5 minimum bands required for IELTS.
- 79 Score on the TOEFL.
- Admission into a Master’s program requires completion of an Undergraduate degree, and admission into a PhD program requires completion of an Undergraduate and a Master’s.
- A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
How does the KAUST Admission Process Work?
- You apply for admission.
- The admission office will review your application.
- Faculty Review Committee.
- Academic Interview and Test.
- KAUST Interview.
- Decision.
KAUST Application Timeline
Spring 2026 Admissions:
| Activity | Date (Round 1) |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 15 August 2025 |
| Applications close * | 1 October 2025 |
| Spring semester starts | 25 January 2026 |
Fall 2026 Admissions:
| Activity | Date (Round 1) | Date (Round 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 15 August 2025 | 15 August 2025 |
| Applications close | 1 October 2025 | 17 January 2026 |
| Fall semester starts | 30 August 2026 | 30 August 2026 |
How to Apply for the KAUST Scholarship 2026?
First, review the admission requirements from here. Then you can apply online from this link. The link to the official website is below.
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