BusyBee96

Hello! I've just completed my MSc in Chemical Engineering, and I thought I could write you a few tips that I wish I had known. Regarding the professor ratings, it depends entirely on the university you're attending, a quick Google search will take you to a page where you can filter professors by university (the ones I have attended were not on this list). Speaking from my experience, the workload was heavy! It was not impossible though. Doing a research based degree and having course work made it quite tough to balance both. The one thing I would suggest is to develop a schedule for yourself and write down all your tasks and important deadlines. Ask questions when you don't understand something, engage in class, and finally enjoy the process. I did enjoy it but not as much as I wish I did. I sort of fell into a dark time because of a bad grade and I let it affect me way more than it should have. I ended up graduating with a 3.58, and a very strong thesis - the point is, sure grades are important but what distinguishes you the most is the quality and strength of the research you conduct. I wish you the best of luck, and don't forget to enjoy it!

Hey guys! I wanted to start this forum for anyone who has applied for the KAUST Spring 2020 admissions. Here we can discuss any updates and questions we all have. I have applied for a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and I had one technical interview so far. How is your application going? And can anyone provide us with information on how long the admissions office takes to get back to you after the first interview? Thanks! And good luck to everyone!