KAUST (King Abdullah University) · · Program format: Fellowship
KAUST Fellowship
The KAUST Fellowship funds graduate students admitted to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. It covers full tuition and bench fees (worth up to USD $35,000 per year), a monthly stipend worth USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students and USD $25,000 to $30,000 per year for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress, base on-campus accommodation, health insurance for students and eligible dependents living on campus, and relocation support for the initial move and the return home. Students apply for graduate admission through KAUST's admissions portal, and detailed fellowship information is provided to those offered a place; some students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible. For Fall 2027 admission, open to MS, MS/PhD and PhD applicants, Round 2 opens on 28 September 2026 and closes on 3 January 2027, with decisions released on 25 February 2027. Spring 2027 admission is open to PhD applicants only.
Who can apply
- Funding
Fall 2027 Round 2
Full tuition and bench fees plus stipend of about USD 20,000 (M.S.) or USD 25,000 to 30,000 (Ph.D.) a year
admissions.kaust.edu.sa- Eligibility · Location
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Funding classification
- Instrument · Capital form · Allocation method · Selection
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 Round 2 | September 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027Deadline ahead | Full tuition and bench fees plus stipend of about USD 20,000 (M.S.) or USD 25,000 to 30,000 (Ph.D.) a year | admissions.kaust.edu.sa |
| Spring 2027 Round 1 (PhD only) | Deadline: September 27, 2026Closed | Not stated | admissions.kaust.edu.sa |
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