Saudi Arabia Scholarships - King Abdullah University Scholarship Application 2024-2025 Fully Funded for Masters & PhD Students

 Saudi Arabia Scholarships - King Abdullah University Scholarship Application 2024-2025 Fully Funded for Masters & PhD Students

KAUST, or King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, is a prestigious university in Saudi Arabia with global recognition. Applications are now open for the King Abdullah University Scholarship 2025, available for the Spring and Fall intakes. You can apply for various programs such as MS/PhD Track, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, M.S., and Ph.D., with no application fee. All admitted students will automatically receive a KAUST Fellowship, which fully covers tuition and living expenses. The scholarship is open to applicants worldwide, and for those interested in internships, KAUST also offers the VSRP Internship program.

What is the MS/PhD Track?

The MS/PhD Track allows students to apply directly for the PhD program after completing their bachelor's degree.

KAUST Scholarship Benefits

All admitted students will receive the following benefits through the KAUST Fellowship:

  1. Full Tuition Coverage
  2. Annual Living Allowance: Between $20,000 and $30,000
  3. On-Campus Housing
  4. Medical and Dental Insurance
  5. Relocation Support (including airfare)

Available Program Areas:

  1. Bioscience
  2. Bioengineering
  3. Environmental Science
  4. Marine Science
  5. Plant Science
  6. Applied Mathematics & Computational Science
  7. Computer Science
  8. Electrical Engineering
  9. Statistics
  10. Applied Physics
  11. Chemical Engineering
  12. Chemical Science
  13. Earth Science & Engineering
  14. Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  15. Material Science
  16. Mechanical Engineering

Application Requirements:

  1. Official university transcripts
  2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. A 750-word statement of purpose
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. TOEFL or IELTS Academic score (GRE optional)
  6. No need to secure a faculty advisor before applying.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Open to applicants from all countries.
  2. Must meet admission requirements.
  3. A 6.5 minimum IELTS score or 79 in TOEFL.
  4. Bachelor's degree required for a master’s program; a bachelor's and master’s for a PhD.
  5. No TOEFL or IELTS required if the degree was earned from certain English-speaking countries.

Admission Process:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. The admission office reviews the application.
  3. Faculty Review Committee evaluates.
  4. Academic Interview and KAUST Interview.
  5. Admission decision.

Application Timeline:

Spring 2025 (for MS/PhD track and PhD applicants)

  1. Applications open: 15 August 2024
  2. Deadline: 1 October 2024
  3. Decisions: 14 November - 1 December 2024
  4. Semester starts: 26 January 2025

Fall 2025 (for Postgraduate Diploma, MS, and PhD applicants)

  1. Round 2 Deadline: 11 January 2025
  2. Round 3 Deadline: 12 April 2025 (Rolling admissions for Round 3)

How to Apply:

Visit the KAUST official website to review the admission requirements and submit your application online.

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