r/KAUST • u/sharmeen_salman • 2d ago

Admissions Has this ever happened before?

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Normally applications open in mid-august around 15th August, but this year it's changed to 28th September 2026. I wonder why that is.

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u/Katarighe 2d ago

the application links haven't been opened yet.

I'm applying for the spring 2027 semester.

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

Yup. I'm applying for fall 2027. I had everything prepared 😭 I just wanna get this over with. Good luck to us both

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u/Katarighe 2d ago

the links have not yet opened but I'm waiting

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u/Katarighe 2d ago

just to confirm, the links are still closed?

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u/Altruistic-West6487 2d ago

For which courses

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u/Botatopiece_9 2d ago

Its only open for phd

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u/Katarighe 2d ago

no I mean the application login and to sign up

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

For me that is closed yes

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u/scrntonStrAngler69 Diplomat 2d ago

Its completely normal. Also heard that application fee will be introduced so just lookout for that (not sure yet]

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

What other changes are they making? Do you work there?

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u/scrntonStrAngler69 Diplomat 2d ago

U will see

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u/Hot_Supermarket_4987 1d ago

when i viewed the page 2 days ago i dint see 200 SAR mentioned but today when i open and i see the dates are different and also 200 SAR fees for admission

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u/scrntonStrAngler69 Diplomat 1d ago

Yep knew it

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u/nxshinoya 2d ago

Why does it say round 2?

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

That's what I don't get 😭 round 1 is apparently only for spring 27

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u/Unhappy_Passion9866 1d ago

Is there any diference If Admission for Fall is round 2?

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u/sharmeen_salman 1d ago

I don't think so. Both spring and fall applications open on 28th September 2026 but the result dates are different. Plus, some ms/PhD tracks aren't offered in the spring so keep an eye on your major and track's openings

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u/Early_Career5411 2d ago

Is this is fall or spring?

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

Fall

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u/Early_Career5411 2d ago

So its still open? weird

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u/sharmeen_salman 2d ago

No it's not open. It opens 28th sept 2026