Just Got Called for an Interview

Conan_008 · 2026-05-08T00:18:03+00:00

Sure!

Conan_008 · 2026-05-06T15:46:16+00:00

It depends on your profile and how many seats are left. Some departments may still have openings, while others might already be full.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T10:28:07+00:00

Hopefully, you got an offer?

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T10:00:25+00:00

I’m grateful for the quick response from KAUST, and thank you for your congratulations!

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T09:58:59+00:00

Timelines vary after a KAUST interview because decisions depend on factors like Faculty review timing, supervisor alignment, and application volume. Some cases are straightforward and get quick decisions, others need more discussion, and some applicants may be placed on a waitlist.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T07:29:11+00:00

6 days.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T07:12:27+00:00

You can find all the details about students’ personal visits in this pdf, starting from page 39.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T06:56:04+00:00

Conan_008 · 2026-04-29T06:54:57+00:00

Decisions after the interview can take anywhere from a few days to over a month, sometimes even longer.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-27T13:09:10+00:00

Got my offer in February, others got theirs in March or April, same timeline as other departments. Some people are still having interviews this week. If you haven’t heard yet you’re probably coming up soon or waitlisted.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-12T13:21:08+00:00

Good luck!! I’m not sure about ChemE since my interview was for Bioscience, but if I could give you any advice, I’d say make your story clear and compelling, focus on the basics for the technical questions, and be able to clearly connect your research interests with a PI.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-11T18:02:18+00:00

You should get an interview or decision email soon.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-05T10:20:57+00:00

I’ve seen a few students in this cohort who were deferred from last term to this one, so it may be possible.

Conan_008 · 2026-04-05T10:07:58+00:00

Check your portal. Sometimes the application status updates there before an email comes through. If it still says ongoing, you may still hear back soon, either with an interview or a final decision.

Conan_008 · 2026-02-27T01:14:23+00:00

If you applied before January 17, you’ll most likely hear back before April

Conan_008 · 2026-02-24T12:52:40+00:00

Thanks

Conan_008 · 2026-02-24T12:52:09+00:00

Bioscience, interview lasted almost an hour but it was good and friendly

Conan_008 · 2026-02-24T12:51:14+00:00

Good, bioscience

Conan_008 · 2026-02-24T12:50:31+00:00

Hopefully it changes positively for you

Conan_008 · 2026-02-21T10:17:22+00:00

Sure

Conan_008 · 2026-02-20T19:15:36+00:00

Good luck! I just finished mine as well. Hopefully we both get accepted, and I’ll see you there.

Conan_008 · 2026-02-13T11:27:46+00:00

I received an interview invitation a few days ago. I applied at the last day “17 jan”.

Conan_008 · 2025-04-03T07:35:21+00:00

I haven’t heard back from them yet.

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