King Abdullah University of Sciences and Technology (KAUST) is a world-renowned university established the regime of King Abdulla in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. KAUST is known for its rigorous research and extravagant funding. All the students admitted in KAUST receive 100% funding including a full tuition fee waiver, a living stipend, and other research funds. Every year more than 200 students are offered KAUST scholarship for MS, MS-PhD, and Ph.D. programs from around the world. Applications are open for admission into the Fall 2020 semester and there is no application fee. Here is the complete detail of application procedure, required documents, eligibility criteria and online application process.
KAUST is established for the growth of sciences and technology in the modern age of information and communication technologies. The programs offered in the KAUST are:
Read the Eligibility Criteria Carefully Please.
At KAUST, every admitted student is granted the KAUST Fellowship-giving you an unparalleled opportunity to enroll in any of our renowned graduate programs tuition-free. You can live on the shores of the Red Sea; conduct groundbreaking research in our state-of-the-art research centers; and receive unsurpassed support through our living stipend, generous scholarship, and extensive academic community.
Our students explore some of the most pressing issues facing the world today, from environmental crisis to global water and food supply challenges. Led by our world-class faculty, our students conduct next-level research and invent solutions that will solve the problems of the future. Located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, KAUST presents a unique opportunity to combine an international graduate experience with unsurpassed research-all with the benefit of a tuition-free degree through our KAUST Fellowship.
Every admitted student earns the KAUST Fellowship, which grants them:
At KAUST, our students and faculty come from every corner of the globe, bringing a multicultural perspective to the challenges of the scientific community. Admission to KAUST is rigorous and thorough, allowing us to cultivate a cohort of future global leaders.
KAUST encourages all interested students to apply as early as possible to receive an earlier decision and have ample time for visa processing. Normally, there is no deadline to apply for the KAUST scholarship.
You must 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 onboarding process) in a sealed envelope.
A summary of your job experience, research experience, and any other relevant information should also be submitted with your application. If you have publications, please include abstracts of these in your resume.
750 words (approximately) concerning your past work, preparation for the intended field of study, relevant background and interests, academic plans, and career objectives. Please describe your reasons for applying to the particular KAUST program for which you are seeking admission.
You must have three letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters of recommendation are important and should be written by professors or advisors under whom you have pursued research or taken courses in your major field of study. Recommendation letters should be submitted through the application directly from the recommender. Recommenders should provide details about how he/she knows your work, as well as comparative statements (e.g., top 1% of the class, best in the past five years, etc.), and insight into your research ability.
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). The KAUST admissions code is 4107. 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.
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.
KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission. However, we 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.
You have to Apply Online For KAUST Scholarship. All the details are mentioned in the below links with the official advertisement too.
CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP LINK
Online application link: Apply to KAUST
Your Application must be complete for it to be reviewed by the Admissions Office. If your file is missing documents, you will be asked to submit them before it can be reviewed.
If your application passes the Admissions review, it will be evaluated by the faculty review committee of each program.
If selected, you will be invited for an academic interview with KAUST Faculty.
This is a personal interview, either via Skype video chat and/or in person.
No, there is no application fee to apply for KAUST Scholarship.
Yes, you can apply for the KAUST Scholarship without GRE. But it is recommended to have taken GRE before applying. GRE quantitative score should be high (160+ is a good score).
For other KSA scholarships, you may visit the page: Saudi Arabia Scholarship for Pakistan.
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