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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

QS #186
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Est. 2009
2,500 students
English Programs Available
PublicMiddle EastSaudi Arabia 1 Scholarship
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About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

KAUST is Saudi Arabia's premier research university, offering full scholarships to all admitted students regardless of nationality. It focuses exclusively on graduate education and research in science and engineering, with world-class facilities on the Red Sea coast.

Popular Subjects

Computer ScienceElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMarine ScienceApplied MathematicsBiosciences

Research Focus

Solar Energy, Desalination, Computational Science, Marine Biology, AI

Available Scholarships

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KAUST Fellowship

Master's Β· University

Full tuition

KAUST offers full fellowships to all admitted graduate students, covering tuition, a generous living allowance, on-campus housing, and comprehensive health insurance. It is one of the most financially generous graduate scholarships in the world.

Deadline: January 15Apply

Key Statistics

Total Students
2,500
International Students
1,500
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
2009

Annual Tuition

Local StudentsFree
InternationalFree

Figures in USD per year (approximate)

English Requirements

IELTS (minimum)6.5
TOEFL iBT (minimum)79
Teaching LanguageEnglish
English-medium programs available

Campus

Purpose-built campus in Thuwal

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