Check research fit and the admission file
Scholarship discovery is not an admissions decision.
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare all columns.
| Check | Evidence | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Academic route | Degree and subject preparation | Read programme admission requirements |
| Research fit | Project interests and relevant experience | Compare actual labs/programmes |
| Application file | Transcript, references and language evidence | Follow the admissions checklist |
| Funding terms | Current fellowship conditions and costs | Read the official offer and funding page |
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Current round: Fall 2027 applications are open
The official admissions timeline shows that the Spring 2027 PhD deadline passed on 27 September 2026. The Fall 2027 round opened on 28 September for MS, MS/PhD and PhD applicants and closes on 3 January 2027.
KAUST marks dates as tentative, so reopen the official timeline before submitting. Do not apply to an intake or degree route that does not match the programme availability shown in the portal.
Understand admission and fellowship support
KAUST describes fellowship support for admitted graduate students, including tuition, living support, on-campus housing, medical and dental coverage and relocation assistance under current terms. Verify the exact award conditions, payment timing and personal costs for your offer.
Build research and programme fit
Start with the KAUST academic programmes and research areas. Identify the scientific or engineering problem you want to investigate, the methods you have already used and the laboratories, faculty expertise or facilities relevant to the next step.
A strong statement does not simply praise KAUST's reputation. It shows that the applicant understands the research environment and can connect prior preparation to a specific, realistic direction.
Prepare academic evidence
Follow the live application checklist for transcripts, degree evidence, English-language requirements, references, CV and statements. Use accurate grading information and explain your individual contribution to research, thesis or technical projects.
- Degree and transcript records
- Official grading-scale context
- Research or technical CV
- Statement aligned to the selected programme
- Referees able to assess research readiness
- Accepted language evidence
- Valid identity documents
Contact faculty with purpose
If programme guidance encourages contact, write a short, specific message showing genuine research overlap. Mention one relevant project or method and ask a focused question. Mass emails with generic praise are unlikely to help and can damage credibility.
Advice for international and Pakistani applicants
International applicants, including qualified students from Pakistan, should verify degree equivalency, English requirements, document formats and visa steps through the official KAUST process. Funding does not remove the need to meet academic and immigration conditions.
Final deadline and fraud checks
Apply through the KAUST admissions domain, confirm the correct intake and save the submission receipt. Do not pay a private person for guaranteed admission or fellowship selection. If a message conflicts with the official portal, verify it with KAUST directly.