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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QS University Rankings 2016 - 2021
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a3 Academic Rankings 2018
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Why KAUST
Unparalled
Support
A KAUST Fellowship offers students freedom to focus solely on the work. It's the perfect
environment to make a meaningful impact.
Superior
Research Facilities
We foster an ideal environment for research and provide access to cutting edge equipment, top
of the line research centers, and core labs.
Interdisciplinary Approach
We collaborate across disciplines in science and engineering, to promote innovation and solve
fundamental problems.
Support for
Entrepreneurs
We support the incubation and acceleration of new businesses with innovation and economic
development programs.
Unique
Location
The University's award winning campus is a diverse community on the shores of the Red Sea,
offering a unique environment in which to live, learn and thrive.
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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.
Nathalia Delgadillo Ordonez
Ph.D. student in Marine Science
Our M.S. and Ph.D programs
Our programs focus on the areas of food, water, energy and the environment. To make the world a
healthier, safer, greener and more sustainable place to live.
Interested in applying?
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.
Applications have closed and will re-open in August 2022.
Application requirements
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is
not compulsory)
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