Applications are now open for the King Abdullah University Fellowship 2026, for both the Spring and Fall 2026 intakes. This fully funded KAUST Fellowship supports international students pursuing MS/PhD Track, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, or PhD programs at KAUST in Saudi Arabia. There’s no application fee, and admitted students automatically qualify for the fellowship. Thinking of shorter opportunities? Check out the KAUST VSRP Internship. Below, you’ll find all the latest info on requirements, benefits, timelines and even some real figures on how competitive KAUST is these days.
Details About King Abdullah University Fellowship 2026 (KAUST Scholarship)
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Degree Level: MS/PhD Track, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, PhD
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Intakes: Spring and Fall 2026
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What Is the MS/PhD Track at KAUST?
This pathway allows students to enter the PhD program directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.
KAUST Fellowship Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- On-campus housing
- Medical and dental care
- Relocation support and airfare
Also Check NTU Global Connect Fellowship 2025 in Singapore (Fully Funded)
Programs Available
- Bioscience, Bioengineering, Environmental Science, Marine Science
- Plant Science
- Applied Mathematics & Computational Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics
- Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science
- Earth Science & Engineering, Energy Resources, Petroleum Engineering
- Material Science, Mechanical Engineering
Also Check Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarship 2026/27 Fully Funded
Fellowship Requirements
- Official transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose (~750 words)
- Three recommendation letters
- English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
- GRE (optional)
- A faculty advisor is not required at application time
Check the program requirements here:
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to applicants of all nationalities
- No separate scholarship application — all admitted students are awarded the KAUST Fellowship
- Upload all required documents during the application process
- Minimum English test scores:
- IELTS: 6.5 bands
- TOEFL: 79
- Admission requirements:
- Master’s programs: bachelor’s degree required
- PhD programs: bachelor’s + master’s degree required
- Applicants with degrees from accredited institutions in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand are exempt from TOEFL/IELTS.
Check full KAUST entry requirements.
KAUST Admission Process
- Apply online
- Admissions office reviews
- Faculty review committee evaluates
- Academic interview and test
- KAUST interview
- Final decision
Application Timeline
Spring 2026 (MS/PhD & PhD only):
- Opens: 15 August 2025
- Closes: 1 October 2025
- Starts: 25 January 2026
Fall 2026:
- Round 1: Closes 1 October 2025
- Round 2: Closes 17 January 2026
- Round 3 (rolling): Closes 11 April 2026
- Starts: 30 August 2026
Real-Time Admissions Insight
How to Apply for the KAUST Scholarship 2026
Start by reviewing admissions details here, then submit your application through the KAUST admissions portal from link below.
