KAUST Fellowship
Full tuition, a monthly stipend, housing and health insurance for admitted MS and PhD students at KAUST (Saudi Arabia); awarded with an offer of admission.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Saudi Arabia
Funding
Full tuition and bench fees (worth up to USD 35,000 a year), a stipend of about USD 20,000 a year for MS students and USD 25,000–30,000 for PhD students, base housing, health insurance and relocation support. KAUST estimates the package at roughly USD 70,000–80,000 a year.
Eligible applicants
Admitted MS and PhD students at KAUST; students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible
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Overview
KAUST Fellowship is offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology for Master’s, PhD study in Saudi Arabia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and bench fees (up to USD 35,000/year)
Included
Monthly stipend (about USD 20,000/year MS; USD 25,000–30,000/year PhD)
Included
Base on-campus housing
Included
Health insurance for student and eligible dependents on campus
Included
Visa, relocation and travel for the initial move and return home
Included
Full tuition and bench fees (worth up to USD 35,000 a year), a stipend of about USD 20,000 a year for MS students and USD 25,000–30,000 for PhD students, base housing, health insurance and relocation support. KAUST estimates the package at roughly USD 70,000–80,000 a year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- AdmissionRequired
- Admission to a KAUST MS or PhD programme.
Official eligibility summary
Awarded to students offered a place at KAUST. Some students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible. KAUST gives detailed information to those offered a place.
Applicant profile
- Admitted MS and PhD students at KAUST; students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Saudi Arabia
Current-cycle criteria
- Awarded to students offered a place at KAUST. Some students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible. KAUST gives detailed information to those offered a place.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- KAUST admission application
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a KAUST MS or PhD programme
- 2
The Fellowship is offered to admitted students; details are provided with the offer
Application timeline
Application cycle
Awarded with admission to KAUST. See the KAUST admissions pages for the current application deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.