🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP)
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
6
Components
L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
Level
PG, PhD
Deadline
Rolling admissions
Country
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Coverage
Full tuition, Monthly living allowance +4 more
About King Abdullah Scholarship Program (KASP)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) provides full scholarships to all admitted students regardless of nationality. Located in Saudi Arabia, KAUST focuses exclusively on graduate STEM education and research. The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, housing, medical and dental insurance, annual airfare, and relocation support.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 79
Coverage
- •Full tuition
- •Monthly living allowance
- •Housing
- •Medical and dental insurance
- •Annual round-trip airfare
- •Relocation support
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.KAUST requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. While the minimum is moderate, KAUST is a world-class research institution, and a higher score (6.5+) strengthens your application.
- 2.KAUST operates on rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time. This flexibility allows you to retake IELTS and reapply if your initial scores are below the requirement.
- 3.Focus on academic reading and writing skills in STEM disciplines. KAUST's research environment is conducted entirely in English, so strong academic English is essential for success beyond just meeting the entry requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What IELTS score do I need for KAUST?
Does KAUST accept TOEFL instead of IELTS?
Can I apply for KAUST without IELTS?
Đạt Yêu Cầu IELTS Đại Học
Chiến lược hàng tuần miễn phí để đạt Band 6.5, 7.0 hoặc 7.5 để nhập học.