Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- 300-level courses (6 credits)
- Dissertation Research (66 credits minimum)
- Graduate Seminar (attendance and delivery, non-credit)
- Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) (non-credit)
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: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
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)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 48,451 AUD/year, with 48,449 AUD Built-In Scholarship; net tuition: 1 AUD/year (≈ 1 USD/year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 48,451 AUD/year, with 48,449 AUD Built-In Scholarship; net tuition: 1 AUD/year (≈ 1 USD/year)
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: 837-1,270 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.
For more information, visit the Chemistry programme website.
