Scholarship
KAUST Graduate Fellowship
KAUST offers fully funded scholarships for international students to pursue master's or doctoral degrees. The program provides a world-class research environment in science and technology fields.
About this scholarship
KAUST Graduate Fellowship is offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) for study in Saudi Arabia at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, living expenses, housing, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance., provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, living expenses, housing, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must have excellent academic achievements and English language proficiency.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-01-17. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
- Study destination
- Saudi Arabia
- Award
- Full tuition, living expenses, housing, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-01-17
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23