Key information
Duration
Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 81.
- PTE Academic: 62.
- IELTS: 6.5.
Credits
72 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
Statistics
Overview
It boasts superb facilities and resources, including access to the latest supercomputing and visualization facilities. Combined with the state-of-the-art experimental laboratories, experimental studies at KAUST are almost unconstrained by physical resources.
The Statistics program is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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)
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 48,858 AUD; 48,857 AUD Built-In Scholarship; Non-residents 1 AUD / year (≈ 1 USD / year).
- Domestic: 48,858 AUD; 48,857 AUD Built-In Scholarship; Citizens or residents 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
840-1,274 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.