King Abdullah University Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Applications are now officially open for the King Abdullah University Scholarship 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

    This prestigious and fully funded scholarship is offered by the

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and is open to

    international students from all countries.

    The KAUST Scholarship Program supports outstanding students who wish to pursue

    Master’s, MS/PhD, or PhD degrees for the 2026–2027 academic year.

    There is no application fee, and the scholarship covers all major study and living expenses.

    Each year, KAUST awards more than 100 fully funded scholarships to talented students worldwide.

    Established in 2009 and located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, KAUST is one of the

    fastest-rising research universities globally, recognized for innovation,

    advanced laboratories, and world-class faculty.

📌 Scholarship Overview

   

• Host Country: Saudi Arabia

   

• University: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

   

• Degree Levels: Master’s, MS/PhD, PhD

   

• Academic Year: 2026–2027

   

• Application Fee: None

   

• Deadline: 12 April 2026

 

🎓 Eligibility Requirements

   

• Applicants from all nationalities are eligible

   

• Bachelor’s degree holders may apply for Master’s programs

   

• Master’s degree holders may apply for PhD programs

   

• Strong academic background and good conduct required

   

• Applicants must be physically and mentally fit

   

• Applicants must not hold another scholarship simultaneously

   

• A complete and accurate application must be submitted

 

💰 Financial Benefits

The King Abdullah University Scholarship is fully funded and includes:

   

• Full tuition and registration fees

   

• Free on-campus accommodation (housing)

   

• Annual living stipend of $20,000 – $30,000 (based on qualification and progress)

   

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

   

• Relocation and settling-in support

 

📚 Available Study Fields

Applied Mathematics & Computational Science

   

• Applied Mathematics

   

• Computational Science and Engineering

 

Physics & Engineering Sciences

   

• Applied Physics

   

• Electrophysics Systems

   

• Mechanical Engineering

   

• Materials Science and Engineering

 

Biological & Chemical Sciences

   

• Biosensors and Bioelectronics

   

• Bioinformatics and Machine Learning

   

• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

   

• Synthetic Biology

   

• Cell and Molecular Biology

   

• Biophysics and Bioimaging

   

• Chemical Science

   

• Advanced Chemical Engineering

   

• Advanced Biological Engineering

 

Computer & Earth Sciences

   

• Computer Science

   

• Solid Earth Systems

   

• Fluid Earth Systems

   

• Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering

 

Environmental & Marine Sciences

   

• Environmental Hydrology and Fluid Mechanics

   

• Water Quality, Chemistry, and Treatment

   

• Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

   

• Materials for Environmental Science and Engineering

   

• Marine Science and Engineering

 

Other Fields

   

• Plant Science

   

• Statistics

 

📝 How to Apply

    Interested candidates must apply online through the official KAUST application system.

    There is no application fee, and applicants can apply for either

    Spring or Fall intake.

    Ensure that all academic documents, transcripts, and personal details are accurate

    before submitting your application.