KAUST Fellowship Program for PhD and MS/Phd level in Saudi Arabia, Applications are invited for KAUST Fellowship for enrolling in PhD and MS/PhD program for spring 2016. ll admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship. The fellowship supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. KAUST Fellowship includes full tuition support and monthly living allowance. The application deadline is October 8th, 2015 for Spring 2016.
Participating Institute: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in all subjects available at KAUST.
Degree Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD and MS/PhD program.
Eligibility: KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable. KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, they strongly encourage students to take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student’s application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139. The average GRE quantitative score for admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.
Eligible Nationalities: This KAUST fellowship is available for Saudi Arabian and international students.
What does it cover: KAUST Fellowship includes:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
- Housing
- Medical and dental coverage
- Relocation support
Selection Criteria: A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted online. Also, Submit an official complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the on boarding process) in a sealed envelope via post.
Deadline: The last date of submission of application is October 8th, 2015