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KAUST Fellowship for MS and PhD Study, Fall 2027 Entry

KAUST is a research university on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast where every admitted graduate student is fully funded. Strong science and engineering graduates from Nigeria can apply free of charge.

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Who it’s for

  • Graduates in science, engineering, computing and related fields
  • Applicants to MS, combined MS/PhD or PhD programmes
  • Students with strong grades and research interest
  • Any nationality, including Nigerians

What you get

Full tuition, a yearly living stipend, on-campus housing, health and dental cover, and help with relocation.

Requirements

  • Official transcripts from every university attended, with grading scale
  • Three recommendation letters from professors or advisors
  • Curriculum vitae
  • TOEFL iBT 81+ or IELTS 6.5+ (exemptions only for degrees from listed English-speaking countries)
  • Statement of purposeCheck the official page
  • PassportCheck the official page

How to apply

  1. Choose your programme on the KAUST admissions site
  2. Create an account on the KAUST application portal (no fee)
  3. Upload transcripts, CV and English test results
  4. Nominate three referees to submit letters
  5. Submit before 3 January 2027; decisions are due 14 February 2027

Timeline

  1. Opens28 Sep
  2. Closes3 Jan

Tips from past applicants

Name specific KAUST faculty whose research fits yours in your statement. Book IELTS/TOEFL early — Nigerian degrees do not qualify for the English exemption.

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