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Unsurpassed
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Immersive study
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THE KGSP

Why KAUST?

This month, KAUST launched its application for the 2025-26 academic year for graduating seniors. For a closer look at all the opportunities that KAUST presents, we asked the members of the KGSP Alumni Ambassador community a simple question: “Why KAUST?”  

Their responses put KAUST’s unique benefits on clear display. According to KGSP alumni, one of the most prevalent advantages of attending KAUST is the access to a vast network of the world’s leading scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs who serve as a launch pad for graduates’ career goals. 

 

According to KGSP alumni, KAUST is not confined by traditional academic boundaries. It thrives on collaboration and diversity. KGSP alumni reflected on their experience studying in an environment where disciplines converge and people from all walks of life come together. 

 

 

KAUST offers a unique environment for students due to its emphasis on innovation and impact. With world-class research facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a diverse international community, it provides the tools and opportunities needed to grow and contributing to global challenges. 

 

 

 

The voices of KGSP alumni make it clear: KAUST is more than a university, it’s a launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. As the application opens for the 2025-26 academic year, prospective students have the chance to join a community where ideas are nurtured and transformed into lasting impact. 

 

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STUDENT PROFILE 

KGSP students represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. As both individuals and as a community, they reflect the KAUST mission of driving scientific discovery through excellence in education and cutting-edge research, and share a commitment to fostering innovation, economic development, and social prosperity throughout the Kingdom and the world.  

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Selection to the KGSP is extremely competitive, and currently by invitation only. Successful applicants are Saudi Arabian students in their final year of high school who demonstrate impressive academic credentials within STEM fields, meaningful extra-curricular achievements, and who share the KAUST ethos of continuous discovery.  Learn more here.

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KGSP ADMINISTRATION

The KGSP is administered by KAUST Academy under the leadership of Dr. Sultan Al-Barakati. KAUST Academy is mandated by KAUST to support the acceleration of Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy by providing world class training programs in emerging technologies aligned with Vision 2030. KAUST Academy crafts these unique learning interventions by exporting the intellectual DNA acquired by KAUST for the benefit of the entire Kingdom.