University of Science and Technology (KAUST). We suggest you carefully review
the list of requirements below and prepare your application in advance of the
deadline.
Application
Requirements
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. The average GRE
quantitative score for admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.
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
Graduate Affairs
Building 9, Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Jeddah 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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
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 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.
Contact the Office of Admissions
Mailing Address
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
admissions@kaust.edu.sa
