About Fully Funded Scholarships at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia
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.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
1. School Reports & Transcripts
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.
2. CV/Resume
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.
3. Statement of Purpose
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.
4. Letters of Recommendation
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 class, best in past five years, etc.), and insight into your research ability.
5. English Language Test
KAUST NOW ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING English proficiency examinations:
● International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all individual sections
● TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): 79 overall, with at least 17 in all individual sections, the KAUST Admissions code is 4107
● Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 62 overall, with at least 59 in all individual sections
● Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176 overall, with at least 169 in all individual sections
Only official academic results will be accepted. Tests administered by an educational institution for admissions to that particular institution are not acceptable.
An English 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.
6. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
KAUST does not require the GRE exam for admission, however, you are welcome to submit your scores if you have taken the exam. Official test results can be sent directly to KAUST Admissions using the GRE Code 4139.
Admission Process
Admission Review: 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.
Academic Interview: If selected, you will be invited for an academic interview with KAUST Faculty.
Faculty Review Committee: If your application passes Admissions review, it will be evaluated by the faculty review committee of each program.
KAUST Interview: This is a personal interview, either via Skype video chat and/or in person.
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Application Deadlines
● The deadline for MS/PhD and PhD degree applicants wishing to be admitted for Spring entry (i.e., commencing their program in January 2023) is 1 October 2022.
● The deadline for MS, MS/PhD, and PhD degree applicants for Fall entry (i.e., commencing August 2023) is 7 January 2023. Those who apply by to 1 October 2022 will be given early consideration for Fall 2023 entry.
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