King Abdullah University Scholarship

The KAUST Fellowship is designed to provide financial support so students can focus on their studies and research. It includes full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year), a monthly stipend, base accommodation, health insurance for students and eligible dependents living on campus, and relocation support for initial move and return upon graduation.

The fellowship covers base accommodation as shared accommodation for single students and 2-bed accommodation for married students. Eligible students can request a housing upgrade, which will be subject to an additional fee. Stipend values are provided for M.S. students and for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress.

Selection and support duration beyond the relocation conditions are not described in the provided text. Detailed information about the fellowship is provided to those offered a place at the University, and some students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible for the KAUST Fellowship.

• Some students with external sponsorship or funding may not be eligible for the KAUST Fellowship.

• Full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year).
• Monthly stipend: worth USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students.
• Monthly stipend: worth USD $25,000 to $30,000 per year for Ph.D. students, depending on qualifications and academic progress.
• Base accommodation: shared accommodation for single students; 2-bed accommodation for married students.
• Housing upgrade option for eligible students, subject to an additional fee.
• Health insurance for students and eligible dependents living on campus.
• Relocation support including visa, relocation, and travel costs.
• Relocation assistance applies to each student’s initial move to KAUST and their return home upon graduation.

1. Detailed information about the Fellowship is provided to those offered a place at the University.