The KAUST Fellowship Program 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for international students willing to pursue Master’s or Ph.D. degrees in science and technology. This fully funded, merit-based Fellowship is an initiative by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The program helps high-achieving students worldwide remove financial barriers.

The program supports academic excellence by covering full tuition fees, offering a generous monthly stipend, providing on-campus housing, and covering health insurance and relocation expenses. With access to top-notch faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a diverse international community, fellows will engage in cutting-edge research and innovation.

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Brief Details
  • Scholarship Name: KAUST Fellowship Program 2025
  • Host University: KAUST
  • Study Level: Master’s, Ph.D.
  • Field of Study: Science and Technology
  • Study Location: Saudi Arabia
  • Funding Type: Fully Funded
  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Eligible Gender: Male/Female
  • Target Group: International students pursuing graduate studies
  • Duration: 2–5 years
  • Medium of Instruction: English
Key Dates
  • Application Deadline:
    • Round 2: January 11, 2025
    • Round 3: April 15, 2025
  • Result Announcement Dates:
    • Round 2: From February 27, 2025
    • Round 3: On a rolling basis
  • Fall Semester Start Date: August 31, 2025
Benefits

KAUST Fellowship recipients will receive the following:

  • Full tuition waiver (worth up to $35,000/year)
  • Monthly stipend:
    • Master’s students: $20,000/year
    • Ph.D. students: $25,000–$30,000/year (based on academic progress)
  • Free on-campus housing (worth $7,000/year, including utilities)
  • Comprehensive health insurance (worth $1,450/year)
  • Relocation support (visa, travel, and moving expenses)

Note: Additional costs may apply if dependents are accompanying the student.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry
  • For Master’s: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • For Ph.D.: Hold a Master’s degree in a related field (academic Master’s required)
  • Competitive GPA:
    • 90% of admitted students have a GPA above 3.3
    • 75% have a GPA above 3.5
    • Minimum GPA required: 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent)
  • English language proficiency (any one of the following):
    • IELTS: 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each section
    • TOEFL iBT: 79 overall, minimum 17 in each section (KAUST code: 4107)
    • PTE Academic: 62 overall, minimum 59 in all sections
    • Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Overall 176, minimum 169 in all sections
Fields of Study

Here is a list of the Master’s and Ph.D. study programs offered at KAUST:

  • Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
  • Applied Physics
  • Bioengineering
  • Bioscience
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Science and Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Marine Science
  • Material Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Plant Science
  • Statistics
  • Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Note: Each program is available as MS, MS/PhD, and PhD (except Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which is offered without degree level specified).

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following:

  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact details of three referees (recommendation letters)
  • English language test results
  • Passport copy (photo page) or national ID card
How to Apply?
  • Visit the KAUST Admissions Portal (link below)
  • Choose your desired Master’s or Ph.D. program
  • Fill out the application and upload all supporting documents
  • Apply before the relevant deadline (January 11 or April 15)
  • If admitted, KAUST will automatically consider you for the Fellowship—no separate application is required
Contact Information

For questions, please refer to the official KAUST website.