Overview

The M.Sc. and Ph.D. level courses in Earth Science and Engineering cover many geophysics and geology subjects and provide training in different data acquisition, data analysis, and computational methods. Research within the program focuses on atmospheric and ocean processes, subsurface imaging, reservoir simulations, natural hazards, and the Red Sea rift, among many other topics.

Study tracks

When you join us as an MS student, you can select one of the following four study tracks: Geophysics, Geology, Machine Learning in Geosciences, or Geophysical Fluids and Climate Systems.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

High Performance Computing
Spectral Methods for Uncertainty Quantification
Advanced Transport Phenomena
Programming Methodology and Abstractions
Machine Learning
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics I

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Earth Sciences

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelors degree in a subject relevant the program being applied to, from a recognized higher education institution for entry into our Masters programs
At least 18 years of age on entry
A competitive GPA. Typically, 90% of admitted applicants have a GPA above 3.3, and 75% have a GPA above 3.5 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent). The minimum permitted GPA is 3.0.
Evidence of proficiency in English language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies with full tuition support.

Living costs

Thuwal

Saudi Arabia

2270 - 3445 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The KAUST Fellowship includes:

Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)

A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)

On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)

Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)

Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)

In total, depending on where you travel from and what level you are studying at, the Fellowship is calculated to be worth between $70k and $80k per year.

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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Living costs

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