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Who can apply

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Country of study
Saudi Arabia · Thuwal
Target level
Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • Spring 2027 admission is only open to PhD applicants.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Spring 2027 admission is only open to PhD applicants.

The real funding

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Dates

Applications close
27 September 2026Spring 2027 PhD applicants, Round 1
Other deadlines
  • 3 January 2027Fall 2027 admission, Round 2 (MS, MS/PhD, PhD)
Results announced
Round 1 decisions released on 19 November 2026; Round 2 decisions released on 25 February 2027.
Studies start
Spring semester starts on 17 January 2027; Fall semester starts on 29 August 2027.

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Find a program that matches your interests and career goals.
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  2. Step 2: Check key dates and deadlines on the admissions timeline page.
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    You
  3. Step 3: See the required documentation.
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  4. Step 4: Create an account and complete your application.
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  5. Step 5: Submit your application.
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Where to apply

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (opens in a new tab) · KAUST MS and PhD Programs

Official title (in English): Admission Timeline

Edition 2026-2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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