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Study in Saudi Arabia - Saudi Government Scholarships for International Students

Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · Checked

Study in Saudi Arabia is the Ministry of Education's official platform where international students apply for fully funded and partially funded scholarships, and self-funded places, at Saudi universities. You apply to a specific institution; after it approves you, the institution and the Ministry complete admission.

Deadline: 6 October 2027 333 days left
Expected date, based on last year. Confirm on the official page when the new round opens.
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FundingFully funded
LevelBachelor's, Master's, PhD, Short course / exchange
Study inSaudi Arabia
SubjectsProgrammes at participating Saudi universities and institutions

What it covers

  • Fully funded scholarships at Saudi universities (benefits set by each university)
  • Partially funded scholarships covering part of tuition
  • Self-funded study options

Who can apply

Open to international students from any country, including Pakistan. The platform notes students from over 170 countries.

  • Age 16 or older.
  • A medical report showing you are free of infectious diseases.
  • Attested certificates and documents as the chosen institution requires.
  • You cannot hold two scholarships for the same academic degree.
  • Each university sets its own extra rules (e.g. age 17-25, recent certificates, test scores).

Scholarship applications are sent to the chosen institution for review; the institution and the Ministry then complete final admission.

How to apply

  1. Create an account on studyinsaudi.sa and complete your profile.
  2. Browse programmes and choose your institution and programme.
  3. Submit the application with documents during the application window.
  4. The institution reviews and decides; approved applications are then processed with the Ministry for final admission and visa.
  5. Track your application status on the platform; you can cancel only if the institution has not acted on it yet.

Documents you usually need

  • Passport (valid at least 6 months)
  • Attested academic certificates and transcripts
  • Medical report
  • Other documents required by the chosen institution
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Scholarship rules and deadlines change every cycle. This page summarises the official information; always confirm on the official page before applying. Official applications are free.

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