Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting August 2027. Apply before May 2027 (National); Apply before May 2027 (International).
Overview
Research in Material Science and Engineering focuses on advanced fabrication, design and analysis of the physical properties of materials, energy harvesting materials, and low-consumption electronics.
The Material Science and Engineering program is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Programme Structure
Curriculum includes:
- One of the 300-level Courses must be from the MSE Program. The other course must be from the AMCS, AP, BioE, Chem, CE, ECE, MSE or ME programs
- 5 Graduate Seminar
- Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) - Exemption granted if WEP was completed during a KAUST Master's degree
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 and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. Non-residents pay 1 AUD/year after a 48,850 AUD built-in scholarship. Citizens or residents also pay 1 AUD/year after the same built-in 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: 844-1,281 AUD/month.
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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