Good news! The KAUST internship is currently accepting applications. We will go into great detail regarding this internship, its advantages, and the application process in this post.
130 international students are given the opportunity to intern at KAUST each year on more than 150 projects. The internship lasts between three and six months. The KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) Internship 2025–2026 will offer health insurance, a private bedroom or bathroom, and a monthly stipend of $1,000 USD.
Saudi Arabia is home to the private, global, graduate-level research university known as King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. The institution is committed to developing science and technology via multidisciplinary research, education, and innovation, with the goal of being a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and globally. Students, faculty, scientists, and engineers perform curiosity-driven, goal-oriented research to address the world’s most pressing scientific and technological concerns pertaining to food, water, energy, and the environment.
Research Program for Visiting Students at KAUST For highly qualified international third-baccalaureate or above students and master’s students, internships offer the chance to work with faculty mentors on specific basic and applied research projects.
For the KAUST International Internship Program, which selects 130 students annually from 150+ projects available worldwide, students with strong academic records and an unquenchable curiosity are given the opportunity to pursue their research questions under the supervision and encouragement of KAUST faculty mentors.
KAUST Internship Summary
- Institution(s): KAUST
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Internship Focused Areas: Click here to view 150+ research projects
- Internship Period: The duration of the internship is 3 to 6 months.
- Internship Deadline: You can apply for a place at any time throughout the year.
KAUST Internship Benefits
KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) Internship will provide following benefits:
- USD 1000 Monthly Stipend.
- Private Bedroom/Bathroom.
- Visa And Airfare Fees.
- Health Insurance.
- Social And Cultural Activities.
- Access to Core laboratories and major research and community facilities.
KAUST Internship Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the following criteria for KAUST Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) internship:
- Required Languages: English. Strong verbal and written English skills. Recommended levels: minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
- Eligible Countries: All world countries
- 3rd Year and above Baccalaureate or Masters Students.
- GPA 3.5/4 or 14/20 (ECTS B).
Note: Current PhD candidates, KAUST students, or KAUST alumni are ineligible to apply.
How to Apply for KAUST Internship?
Please follow the following application instructions to win the VR First Marketing and Growth Hacking Internship:
- Make sure that you have the following documents:
- Official transcript(s) in English from current and previous institutions.
- Letter of recommendation.
- Valid Passport.
- Statement of purpose.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Choose your internship program from here.
- After deciding your program, fill out the first application with your personal data and create an account with your username and password.
- After that, check your mail, which will include the link for the internship program application. Fill it out and upload the documents, then click “submit.”
Website
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