Every student
gets the KAUST Fellowship.
We set up the Fellowship with one purpose. Allow you to focus on your studies without any
financial worries or distractions. So you'll live on the shores of the Red Sea, conduct your
research and get a monthly income. All paid by the Fellowship.
The KAUST Fellowship is worth approximately $75,000 USD
a year.
This includes your :
Free Tuition ($35,000)
On-Campus Housing
Medical Insurance ($15,000)
Living Allowance ($25,000-$30,000 A YEAR)
Relocation costs (including visa & airfare)
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Our programs focus on the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment, and the digital domain. To make the world a
healthier, safer, greener and more sustainable place to live.
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I work a lot with microbiology so we need a lot of reagents to do our experiments and
here at KAUST I can find everything I need. We have very good access to the high-standard CORE Labs
and to various specialized research equipment in different departments for experiments.
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Ph.D. student in Marine Science
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At KAUST, our students and faculty come from every corner of the globe, bringing a multicultural
perspective to the challenges of the scientific community. Admission to KAUST is rigorous and
thorough, allowing us to cultivate a cohort of future global leaders.
Application requirements
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or CAE Academic score
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is
not compulsory)
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