Now accepting PhD and MS/PhD applications for Spring 2016. Apply by October 8th.
Application Requirements
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.
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 to:
Office of Admissions
Graduate Affairs
Building 9, Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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.
Also please add your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Financial Support
All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:
- 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
* Charges may apply to dependent housing and medical and dental coverage.
Contact the Office of Admissions
Mailing Address
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia admissions@kaust.edu.sa
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