KAUST — Master's Program

Masters Program | King Abdullah University Menu Study Study Student Central KAUST offers the following degree programs Master's Program Ph.D. Program Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship TIE Masters Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Environmental Science and Eng. (EnSE) Marine Science (MarS) Plant Science (PS) Biomedical Sciences Bioscience (B) Bioengineering (BioE) Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (AMCS) Computer Science (CS) Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Statistics (STAT) Physical Science and Engineering Chemical Engineering (CE) Chemistry (Chem) Earth System Science and Engineering (ESSE) Materials Science and Engineering and Applied Physics (MSEAP) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Courses Internships Student Affairs Registrar Academic Calendar Student Handbook Faculty Affairs Alumni Affairs KAUST Library Enrichment Programs Expanding Knowledge KAUST Faculty Commencement Apply to KAUST Research Research KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research. Centers of Excellence Generative AI Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies Smart Health Sustainable Food Security Research Support Lab Equipment Management (LEM) Postdoctoral Support Research in Academic Divisions Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering Biomedical Sciences Division Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering Physical Science and Engineering Division Research Funding Research Funding and Services Research Facilities Shaheen III Supercomputer Research Platforms Core Labs More on Research VP for Research Latest Publications Innovate Connecting Research & Industry From research to impact, building the Kingdom’s future through innovation and partnerships The National Transformation Institute (NTI) About the NTI National Projects Technologies Partnerships Commercialization and Consultancy Innovation Ecosystem Innovation Hubs Live Live KAUST provides its community members with both rewarding career opportunities and a wide range of community services to make life on campus enjoyable Live at KAUST Community Life The KAUST Schools KAUST Health Moving to KAUST About About KAUST KAUST is a graduate research university of science and technology renowned by global benchmarks KAUST Overview About KAUST Our Strategy Our Impact Board of Trustees Office of the President & CAO Office of the Senior Vice President, Research Office of the Executive Vice President The Policy Institute at KAUST Supporting the Kingdom's Vision Innovation and Economic Development Careers Faculty Positions Ibn Rushd Program Researcher Positions Global Postdoctoral Fellowship Explore KAUST Museum Media Relations KAUST Sustainability KAUST Interactive map KAUST Virtual Tour KAUST Photos Galleries Search for Jobs Faculty Positions Our Vision News News Explore the latest Research and Events happening at KAUST KAUST News Latest Stories KAUST Events The latest in Research News KAUST Discovery Applying to KAUST Visit KAUST العربية Top Home Study Masters Program M.S. Program​ ​ Admissions Admission to the Master of Science (M.S.) program requires the satisfactory completion of an undergraduate science degree in a relevant or related area, such as Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences. Application Deadlines ​ APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 ARE CLOSED APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 ENTRY WILL OPEN IN MID-AUGUST General Degree Requirements The M.S. degree at KAUST is a 36-credit program. Students are expected to complete the M.S​. degree in three semesters and one summer session. Degree requirements are divided into three sections: ​Core Curriculum (9-15 credits): This portion of the degree program is designed to provide a student with the background needed to establish a solid foundation in the discipline over and above undergraduate studies. Elective Curriculum (9-15 credits): This portion of the degree program is des…