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Applications are
invited for KAUST Fellowship for enrolling in PhD and MS/PhD
program for Fall 2016
Subjects
offered
Fellowship is awarded
in all subjects offered at KAUST.
Field of study
MS program.
PhD program
Number
of Scholarships offered
Many number of
scholarships offered
Duration
of Degree
Standard duration for
MS and PHD program
Scholarship
Description
KAUST aspires to be a
destination for scientific and technological education and research. By
inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to serve as a
beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures for the betterment of
humanity. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is
offering PhD and MS/PhD Fellowship for fall 2016.
Scholarship
Benefits
Full tuition support
Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
Housing
Medical and dental coverage
Relocation support
Full tuition support
Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
Housing
Medical and dental coverage
Relocation support
Eligibility
Criteria
MS
Eligibility Criteria
KAUST requires a
minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS
(International English Language Testing System). The KAUST admissions code is
4107. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS
scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to
that particular institution are not acceptable.
A TOEFL or IELTS
score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited
institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
Australia, or New Zealand.
KAUST does not
require the GRE exam for admission. However, we strongly encourage students to
take the GRE general test. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a
student's application. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS.
The KAUST admissions code is 4139. The average GRE quantitative score for
admitted students is currently 774 out of 800.
PHD
Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D.
program requires the successful completion of at least 96 credit hours,
(inclusive of previous Master’s Degree coursework). Qualification and
advancement to candidacy are contingent upon
Successfully
passing Ph.D. coursework
Designating
a research advisor
Successfully
passing a qualifying exam
Writing
and orally defending a research proposal. Possible outcomes include pass,
failure with complete retake, failures with partial retake, and failure with no
retake. Students not permitted to retake the exam, or who fail the retake, will
be dismissed from the University. The maximum allotted time for advancement to
candidacy for a student entering with a M.S. degree is two years; three years
for students entering with a B.S.
How
to Apply/Documents Required/Application Form Download
Applications should
be submitted online.
Attach all documents
like university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic and
other necessary documents
A scan of the
official transcript provided by the university in the native language must be
uploaded into the online application along with the certified English
translation.
Your transcript must
include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered
admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of
Admissions prior to arrival (during the on boarding process) in a sealed
envelope via post.
Last
Date to Apply/Application Deadline
8th April
2016.
Contact
us
Mailing Address
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Graduate Affairs
Engineering Building (Building 9), Suite 4328
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Official
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