Applications are now open for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarship 2026 for the Spring and Fall semesters of 2026. You can apply for the Master's/PhD track , PhD programs, Graduate Diploma, Master's, and PhD programs. Applications are free, and selected applicants will automatically qualify for a King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Fellowship, which covers all expenses. The KAUST Fellowship is open to applicants from all over the world. If you are looking for world-class training, we recommend applying to the KAUST VSRP Training Program (KAUST VSRP) . Below you will find more details about the scholarship requirements and application procedures.
Details about the King Abdullah University Scholarship 2026 (KAUST Fellowship)
- Host country : Saudi Arabia
- Degree Level : Master's, Doctorate, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, Master's, PhD
- Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
- Admission : Spring and Fall 2026
What is the Master's and PhD track at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Students can apply to the PhD program directly after obtaining a bachelor's degree.
Benefits of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Fellowship
The program covers:
- Full tuition fees
- monthly living allowance
- On-campus housing
- Medical and dental coverage
- Transportation support (flight tickets)
Program areas
- Biological Sciences
- Bioengineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Marine Sciences
- botany
- Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- statistics
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth Sciences and Engineering
- Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
- Materials 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.
- Check the Requirements for the Master’s
- Check the Requirements for a PhD
Eligibility criteria
- Anyone from any country can apply. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology scholarship is open to all nationalities.
- Meet the admission requirements. A separate application is not required to receive the scholarship. All admitted students will receive a King Abdullah University of Science and Technology scholarship.
- Upload all required documents.
- Minimum score required for IELTS exam is 6.5.
- 79 on the TOEFL test.
- Admission to a Master's program requires completion of a Bachelor's degree, and admission to a Doctoral program requires completion of both a Bachelor's and Master's degree.
- 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. Check the KAUST Entry Requirements.
How does the admission process work at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
- Apply for admission.
- The Admissions Office will review your application.
- Faculty Review Committee.
- Interview and academic test.
- Interview with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
- resolution.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Application Timeline
Admission for Spring 2026:
Activity - Date (Round 1)
Applications open - 15 August 2025
Applications close - 1 October 2025
Spring semester starts - 25 January 2026
Admission in Fall 2026:
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 begins - 30 August 2026 - 30 August 2026
How to apply for the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology 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.