KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2)
Last date 3 January 2027 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
ForFinal year · Master's / PhD · Graduated
What KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2) is
Every admitted MS/PhD student gets the KAUST Fellowship: full tuition, stipend USD 20k (MS) / 25–30k (PhD) a year, housing, insurance, relocation
Who can apply
final-year BTech/BS students and graduates (any nationality) applying for MS, MS/PhD or PhD starting Fall 2027; Spring 2027 round (PhD only) already closed 27 Sep
The organiser's rules Applicants to KAUST MS, MS/PhD or PhD programmes (any nationality); final-year undergraduates may apply; some externally sponsored students not eligible for the Fellowship
What it pays
“A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)”
Important dates
- Opens
- 28 September 2026
- Last date
- 3 January 2027
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“Round 2 application deadline 3 January 2027”
Desk notes
Page says 'These dates are tentative and may change based on application volume.' Round 2 opened 28 Sep 2026; Round 2 decisions released 25 February 2027 (page now says 25 Feb, not 14 Feb). Fall semester starts 29 August 2027. Fellowship details on KAUST admissions.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2)?
The last date is 3 January 2027 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s own page says: "Round 2 application deadline 3 January 2027."
Who can apply for KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2)?
final-year BTech/BS students and graduates (any nationality) applying for MS, MS/PhD or PhD starting Fall 2027; Spring 2027 round (PhD only) already closed 27 Sep. In the organiser's words: Applicants to KAUST MS, MS/PhD or PhD programmes (any nationality); final-year undergraduates may apply; some externally sponsored students not eligible for the Fellowship.
How much does KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2) pay?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s page says: "A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)."
Where do I apply for KAUST Fellowship: Fall 2027 MS / PhD admission (Round 2)?
On King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s own site: https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/how-to-apply. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.