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November 26, 2020

KAUST Scholarships 2021 - Saudi Arabia

KAUST Scholarships 2021 for International Students in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

 

Deadline:  30 November 2020

Institution(s): King Abdullah University

Of Science & Technology

Level of Study: MS/Ph.D/ MS leading

to PhD

Study in: Saudi Arabia

 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

Interested applicants to study in Saudi Arabia with Fully Funded Scholarships KUST Scholarships 2021 in Saudi Arabia to Study Abroad must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Aspirants from all around the world (International Students)
  • Applicants must have at least bachelor/undergraduate (16-year) or equivalent education for the Master degree or Master leading to Ph.D. degree Programs
  • Students must hold Bachelor and Master degrees (18-year) or equivalent education for the PhD degree applications
  • Have a CGPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 in bachelor’s degree/master’s degree. Last year Average CGPA was 3.7/4.0
  • Students not have any employment or other financial sponsorship.
  • Have good in Physical and Medical Health
  • Language Requirement: King Abdullah University of Science & technology requires some proof of English Proficiency by one of the standard tests. Details of Language requirements are given below;

 

English Language Requirement:

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.

 

Available Fields of Study or Degree Programs:

Interested applicants to study in Saudi Arabia are welcome to apply in one of the following degree programs for Master, PhD or Master Leading to PhD applications:

 

Biological & Environmental Science & Engineering

  • Bioscience
  • Bio-Engineering
  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Marine Science
  • Plant Science

 

Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Science and Engineering

  • Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Statics

 

Physical Science and Engineering

  • Applied Physics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Science
  • Earth Science And Engineering
  • Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
  • Material Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

 

How to apply:

There is no separate application for admission and scholarships at KAUST for King Abdullah Scholarships 2021. Your admission applications will consider for the scholarships automatically or you can choose in the funding or scholarship option by clicking on the following link:

 

Apply Online: Click Here

 

Documents Required:

There are six components to the KAUST Fellowship application, including:

  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • University provided an official copy of Transcripts / Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended. A scan of the transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application form along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If admitted, 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 4335
    4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
    Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

 

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS English language proficiency score (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.)
  • Official GRE scores (GRE submission is strongly encouraged and will enhance your application, but it is not a compulsory requirement for consideration.)

 

Benefits:

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship 2021, 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.

 

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