Saudi ArabiaMaster, PhD72 days leftFully FundedKAUST Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded MS and PhD in All Programmes
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The KAUST Fellowship is offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, to all students admitted to its full-time master's and PhD programmes, including computer science and artificial intelligence within the Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering division. According to the official admissions page, the fellowship covers full tuition, on-campus housing, medical coverage, a monthly living allowance and relocation costs including visa and airfare. Teaching is in English and the programmes are open to students of all nationalities. Applicants submit official transcripts, a CV, a statement of purpose, three recommendation letters and an official English test score such as TOEFL or IELTS. The GRE is optional but encouraged. Applications are made online through the KAUST admissions portal, selection is competitive, and applications are usually accepted in several rounds during the year.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsFull tuition support
Living allowance of $20,000–$30,000 per year
Varies with qualifications and degree progress.
Housing plus medical and dental coverage
Relocation support
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition support, Living allowance of $20,000–$30,000 per year, Housing plus medical and dental coverage, Relocation support.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is January 3, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Official Academic Transcripts, GRE Score (Optional / Recommended), TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+, Statement of Purpose & Research Interests.
Apply directly on the official website: https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/fees-funding. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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