Overview
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), located in Saudi Arabia, offers one of the most generous fully funded graduate scholarship programs in the world. Each year, nearly 100 international students are awarded fully funded places to pursue Master's and PhD degrees, with no application fees required. KAUST has built a reputation as a top-ranked research university in the Middle East, attracting graduate students from around the globe who are drawn by its research infrastructure, comprehensive funding, and interdisciplinary science and engineering focus.
Scholarship Details
The KAUST Scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of study. Recipients also receive a living stipend ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 per year, with the exact amount depending on academic standing and progression through the degree program. Accommodation is provided throughout the scholarship period, along with health insurance coverage. Because tuition, housing, health insurance, and a substantial stipend are all covered, the program functions as a genuinely comprehensive, debt-free pathway to a graduate degree for admitted students.
Eligibility Requirements
The scholarship is open to applicants of any nationality. Master's applicants must hold a valid bachelor's degree, while PhD applicants must hold a valid master's degree. Applicants must be in good health and clinically fit, and they must not be receiving any other scholarship at the same time as the KAUST award. Because KAUST's academic programs are highly technical, competitive applicants typically demonstrate strong quantitative and research backgrounds aligned with one of the university's core fields.
