Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before May 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English
- TOEFL® IBT: 81
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
Overview
Eligible students admitted to a degree program on campus at KAUST automatically receive the KAUST Fellowship. In this way you can come to KAUST and focus on your studies and research knowing that you are financially supported.
Key Facts
The Chemical and Biological Engineering program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is designed to prepare students for research careers in academia and industry. Typically it takes from 3 to 4 years to complete with prior M.Sc. degree. The achieving Ph.D. degree requires original research, culminating in the Ph.D. Dissertation Defense.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- Energy Conversion and Storage
- Water and Environmental Chemistry
- Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
- Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnology
- Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
- Industrial and Petroleum Chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 81
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
49,376 AUD → 49,374 AUD Built-In Scholarship. Non-residents: 1 AUD / year (≈ 1 USD / year).
Domestic
49,376 AUD → 49,374 AUD Built-In Scholarship. Citizens or residents: 1 AUD / year (≈ 1 USD / year).
Additional Details
- All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies.
Living costs
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia: 856-1,298 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The KAUST Fellowship includes:
- Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)
- A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)
- On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)
- Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)
- Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)
In total, depending on where you travel from and what level you are studying at, the Fellowship is calculated to be worth between $70k and $80k per year.
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