Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Graduate applicants of all nationalities admitted to KAUST, except where a specific external sponsorship arrangement applies
Minimum qualification Recognised relevant bachelor's degree for master's study; degree preparation meeting the selected PhD route
Minimum grade Highly competitive academic and research profile; programme-specific admission standards apply
Prerequisite background Strong STEM/research background aligned with the selected KAUST graduate programme
Eligible fields of study KAUST graduate STEM and research programmes
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated unless programme-specific
English / language Meet KAUST graduate English-language requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; host/admission application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full tuition and benchmark/academic costs covered by the KAUST Fellowship
Stipend Annual living stipend; published funding is around USD 20,000 for master's and USD 25,000–30,000 for PhD, subject to current terms
Travel support Relocation/travel support and approved international travel benefits
Insurance Medical and dental/health coverage according to KAUST fellowship policy
Other benefits On-campus housing/accommodation support, visa/relocation support and research environment; total annual support can be substantial
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Official KAUST fees/funding and admissions timeline pages reviewed. Fellowship benefits are current; the 2027 application cycle is expected to open around mid-August, but the exact next deadline was not yet published at verification.
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