Pakistani Students Can Study in Saudi Arabia for Free Under KAUST Scholarship 2027 🇵🇰🇸🇦🎓✨
Pakistani engineering graduates, computer scientists, and STEM researchers have an unparalleled opportunity to advance their academic careers without debt. Applications are officially open for Pakistani applicants to pursue Master of Science (MS), MS/PhD, and Doctoral (PhD) programs under the fully funded KAUST Fellowship 2027 at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.
Widely ranked among the premier research hubs in the Middle East, KAUST provides a world-class environment backed by the latest laboratory instrumentation, the Shaheen supercomputer, and faculty recruited from top global institutions. Admitted Pakistani candidates receive 100% full financial sponsorship, covering all tuition charges, high-tier on-campus living arrangements, and an annual cash stipend.
Financial Benefits & Coverage Breakdown
Every Pakistani candidate selected for admission is automatically granted the full KAUST Fellowship package:
| Financial Element | MS Degree Coverage | PhD Degree Coverage |
| Tuition & Bench Fees | 100% Free (~$35,000 USD/year value) | 100% Free (~$35,000 USD/year value) |
| Annual Cash Stipend | $20,000 USD / year (~$1,666/month) | $25,000 to $30,000 USD / year (~$2,080 to $2,500/month) |
| Housing & Utilities | Free furnished private/shared apartment | Free furnished private villa/apartment |
| Travel Allowance | Annual round-trip flight tickets | Annual round-trip flight tickets |
| Healthcare | Complete medical & dental coverage | Complete medical & dental coverage |
| Application Processing | $0 (Zero registration fee) | $0 (Zero registration fee) |
Key Intake Deadlines
Admissions are evaluated across rolling review cycles. Pakistani applicants should align their document preparation with these target cutoff dates:
- Spring 2027 Intake (PhD Candidates Only): Closes on September 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM AST (1:59 AM PKT).
- Fall 2027 Intake (MS, MS/PhD, and PhD Candidates): Closes on January 3, 2027, at 11:59 PM AST (1:59 AM PKT).
Eligible STEM Disciplines
The KAUST Fellowship is dedicated strictly to quantitative science, computing, and engineering fields:
- Computing & Information: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, Statistics.
- Engineering Sciences: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences and Engineering.
- Life & Earth Sciences: Bioengineering, Bioscience, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering.
Eligibility Checklist for Pakistani Graduates
To build a competitive submission file, Pakistani applicants must meet the following baseline requirements:
- Academic Credentials: Completed 4-year BS/BSc/BE degree (for Master’s applicants) or an MS/MPhil degree (for PhD applicants) from an HEC-recognized university.
- Academic Standing (GPA): While there is no rigid cutoff, successful Pakistani applicants typically maintain a CGPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 or a strong first-division academic standing.
- Language Test Requirements: Minimum official score of 6.5 in IELTS Academic or 79 in TOEFL iBT. (Applicants holding an undergraduate degree from an institution where English was the sole medium of instruction can request institutional validation).
- GRE Scores (Optional): GRE General test submission is not strictly mandatory, but a strong quantitative percentile score (160+ Quant) significantly elevates an applicant’s profile.
Application Preparation Steps
Submissions are handled online via the KAUST Graduate Admissions Portal:
- Statement of Purpose (SOP): Prepare a 750-word research-focused statement outlining your final year project (FYP), published papers (if any), and alignment with specific KAUST laboratory groups.
- Letters of Recommendation: Arrange for three academic professors or research advisors to submit online recommendation letters directly through the portal.
- Official Transcripts & Degree Scans: Clear, high-resolution scans of all semester mark sheets and degree certificates.
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📌 Important Notice: Apply directly through the officialKAUST Admissions Portal. KAUST never charges application fees and does not authorize paid agents or external third-party recruiters.
