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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

#150 World

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Tuition Fee (International, per year)

Free / government-subsidised

Foundation Year

Not offered — apply directly for Direct Year 1 entry.

Direct Year 1 Entry

Available. Students who meet the entry requirements below can apply straight into Year 1.

Entry Requirements

A-LevelsAAB–AAA
IB34–38
SAT1350+
IGCSEAccepted
IELTS6.5 overall (min 6.0 per band)
TOEFL90+
Duolingo115+

Rankings

#150 World
#51-1002024#51-1002025#51-1002026

Bachelor's

SAT1350+
TOEFL90+
Duolingo115+
IELTS6.5
PTE Academic50+

Master's

GMAT570+
IELTS6.5
TOEFL100+
Duolingo120+

Scholarships

KAUST Full Scholarship

Full tuition, housing & monthly stipend (all admitted students)

Application Deadline

31 March

Best For

EngineeringComputer ScienceEnvironmental ScienceApplied Mathematics

Graduate-research focused institution with fully-funded scholarships for all admitted students.

Add to Bag

10

What's included

  • ✓UCAS application submission
  • ✓Personal statement review & editing
  • ✓Document review & checklist
  • ✓Application progress tracking
  • ✓Offer follow-up & guidance

Fees shown are for 2025–26 academic year. Always verify on the official university website.