Key information
Duration: Full-time, 48 months
Start dates and application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before May 2027 (estimated).
Language: English
English test requirements: TOEFL iBT 83; PTE Academic 62; IELTS 6.5
Credits: 72 alternative credits
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines: Marine Science
Overview
During your Marine Science program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with world renowned faculty on real-world projects, access leading-edge tools, and learn in-demand techniques from many different disciplines.
Key Facts
With access to cutting-edge tools and state-of-the-art facilities, including one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, KAUST is an ideal environment for your research. With 16 different subjects available, embark on a transformative four-year journey that enhances your skills and career prospects.
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- 2 PhD-level Electives
- Graduate Seminar
*PhD courses can be taken from any program
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: 83
- 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)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD. Domestic and international students pay 1 AUD per year after the built-in KAUST scholarship. 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 per month. The living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding — KAUST Fellowship
- 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.