Application Deadlines ​

APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE OPEN

Application Requirements​

KAUST requires a minimum TOEFL score of 81 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.5 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.

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
Admissions and Student Affairs
Student Center (Building 18), Floor 3
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 annually, 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:

Admissions and Student Affairs
Student Center (Building 18), Floor 3
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900​
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia