Highlights
Tuition fee
Free
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Tuition fee
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Cutting-Edge Research on Materials, Devices, or Physics of the Third-Generation Semiconductor (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is offered by the Advanced Semiconductor Laboratory, a world-leading laboratory with state-of-the-art facilities in the third-generation semiconductor research.

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Overview

The wide bandgap semiconductors, also known as the third-generation semiconductors, have enormous potentials to revolutionize almost every industry on the planet and in space. Because of the unique and superior properties, they can be made in ultra-efficient, ultra-sensitive and ultra-reliable optical and electronic devices.

Key Facts

The students of the Cutting-Edge Research on Materials, Devices, or Physics of the Third-Generation Semiconductor (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will have the opportunity to learn the latest materials, devices, and physics of the third-generation semiconductor as well as the combination with other exciting things such as 2D materials and quantum photonics. 

Programme Structure

  • ​In research, no deliverables can be compared with a patent or a peer-review paper. In the past, all the VSRP students can generate patents or publish first-authored or co-authored papers in prestigious journals. 
  • The publication record has help strengthened their credentials greatly for future career development. 

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Application deadline: all year around

Language

English
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
  • Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Contact details of 3 referees
  • Official English language test score

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

Additional Details

  • This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000. 

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

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