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About

 The Statistics program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) educates students to analyze and model complex real-world problems arising in modern Statistical Data Science.

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Overview

Key Facts

It boasts superb facilities and resources, including access to the latest supercomputing and visualization facilities. Combined with the state-of-the-art experimental laboratories, experimental studies at KAUST are almost unconstrained by physical resources.

The  Statistics program is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Programme Structure

  • 300-level courses 
  • Graduate Seminar 
  • Winter Enrichment Program 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and/or in Saudi Arabia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
  • Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months.
  • All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. 

Living costs for Thuwal

2270 - 3445 SAR /month
Living costs

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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Statistics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
​​IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Independent provider
Grant
900 SAR
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for Pakistani Students in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

​​​Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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