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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
- Choose your programme on the KAUST admissions site
- Create an account on the KAUST application portal (no fee)
- Upload transcripts, CV and English test results
- Nominate three referees to submit letters
- Submit before 3 January 2027; decisions are due 14 February 2027
Timeline
- Opens28 Sep
- 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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