At KAUST, our enthusiastic students and prestigious faculty come from all over the world, bringing multicultural perspectives to the challenges of the scientific community. Our admissions process is rigorous and thorough, assisting us in cultivating a cohort of future global leaders.
Apply in 5 Easy Steps
1: Find a Program
We offer a wide range of interdisciplinary programs in science, engineering, and technology that allow students to pursue research across multiple fields. Our faculty and researchers are leaders in their respective fields, and we encourage prospective students to review their profiles and research interests to find a program that aligns with their own research interests and career goals. Our admissions team is also available to provide guidance and answer any questions prospective students may have about our programs.
Interested applicants can find the best program for them at KAUST by exploring our website and researching our graduate programs and research areas.
2: Admissions Timeline
To find out important dates and deadlines related to your program of interest, take a look at our admissions timeline page.
3: Create an Account
Once you know which program and start date you want to apply for, your next step is to create an account in our admissions system. As we require several supporting documents to complete your application, you will be able to log back in and upload your documentation as you acquire them!
Create an account4: Collect Supporting Documentation
Find out more about the documentation you need on our admission requirements page. As you acquire your documents, log back in and upload them to your account.
Log in5: Submit Your Application
Once you have uploaded all the supporting documentation for your application, log into your account and submit your application! To find out more about the next steps in the process, visit our admissions process page.
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