KAUST Fellowship Checklist 2027: The Combined Tracker
Eligibility gates, the six documents, the five official apply steps, the 2027 dates and onboarding — in one place. A planning tool, not an official KAUST decision.
ScholarshipUnion Editorial
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Updated Oct 6, 2026
Eligibility, documents, the five official apply steps and onboarding — in one place. This is a planning tool, not an official KAUST decision. Confirm every item on admissions.kaust.edu.sa.
1. Eligibility: the published gates
Eligibility →0 of 6 answered
- 1Do you hold a relevant bachelor’s (for M.S.) or master’s (for Ph.D.) from a recognised institution?
- 2Is your GPA at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent)?
- 3Will you be 18 or older on entry?
- 4Do you have an English score at the official floor, or a valid waiver (an in-person degree in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, or a prior KAUST Thuwal degree)?
- 5Are you applying without an external sponsor or partnership that would exclude you from the Fellowship?
- 6Are you applying to only one KAUST programme this year?
You meet the published floors. This is a planning tool, not an official KAUST decision. Typically 90% of admits sit above 3.3 GPA and 75% above 3.5.
One or more published gates are not met. This is a planning tool, not an official KAUST decision. Recheck Entry Requirements.
2. Documents: the official file pieces
Documents →Progress: 0% (0 of 6)
3. How to apply: five official steps
How to apply →Progress: 0% (0 of 5)
4. The 2027 intakes
Deadlines →Official and tentative.
| Intake | Who | Window | Decisions / semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | M.S., M.S./Ph.D., Ph.D. | Open 28 Sep 2026 · closes 3 Jan 2027 | 14 Feb 2027 / 29 Aug 2027 |
| Spring 2027 | Ph.D. only | Closed 27 Sep 2026 | 8 Nov 2026 / 17 Jan 2027 |
5. After an offer: onboarding
After selection →Progress: 0% (0 of 9)
Primary sources: Entry Requirements, How to Apply, Admission Timeline, Fees & Funding, Student Onboarding.