- Create an account on the Study in Saudi Arabia platform (studyinsaudi.sa) and complete your profile.
- Browse institutions and programmes, and choose a fully funded, partially funded or self-funded option.
- Submit your application with attested certificates and the documents the institution requires.
- The institution reviews your application; once approved, it and the Ministry of Education complete the admission.
- Prepare a passport valid for at least 6 months, a medical report showing freedom from infectious diseases, medical insurance and language proficiency proof.
- Show proof of financial ability or a financial guarantee (unless your scholarship covers costs).
- Apply for the long-term educational visa and travel to Saudi Arabia.
Study in Saudi Arabia from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
Saudi Arabia is a natural choice for many Pakistani students thanks to its close religious and cultural ties, a large Pakistani community, and fully funded government scholarships. Its universities include well-ranked institutions in science, engineering, medicine and Islamic studies. Applications and scholarships are handled through the Ministry of Education's Study in Saudi Arabia platform, which also leads to the educational visa. Students can study in Arabic or in English, depending on the programme.
Why Pakistani students choose Saudi Arabia
- Single official platform (studyinsaudi.sa) for admissions, scholarships and the educational visa
- Fully funded and partially funded scholarships as well as self-funded places
- More than 50 public and private universities
- Long-term educational visa for degree studies, valid 1 year and renewable annually
- Students from over 170 countries study in the Kingdom
What it costs
Living costs: Madinah · Makkah · Riyadh (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
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Scholarships in Saudi Arabia
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KAUST Fellowship
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Check official siteIslamic University of Madinah Full Scholarship (External Scholarship)
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Check official siteKing Saud University External Scholarship for International Students
King Saud University in Riyadh offers external scholarships for bachelor's study to international...
Closed for this cycleStudy in Saudi Arabia - Saudi Government Scholarships for International Students
Study in Saudi Arabia is the Ministry of Education's official platform where international studen...
Student visa and English
- Programmes are taught in Arabic or English, and you must prove proficiency in the language of study (except students coming to study Arabic).
- Applicants for the long-term educational visa must provide a medical insurance document for themselves and any dependents.
Steps to study in Saudi Arabia
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a scholarship in Saudi Arabia?
You apply through the Study in Saudi Arabia platform by submitting an admission application to the institution where you want to study. The institution reviews it and issues an admission decision; approved applications are then processed with the Ministry of Education. You cannot hold two scholarships for the same degree.
What are the requirements for a Saudi student visa?
For the long-term educational visa you must be 16 or older, hold a passport valid for at least 6 months, have admission from an accredited Saudi institution, show financial ability or a guarantee, and provide a medical report, medical insurance and proof of proficiency in the language of study.
Can I study in Saudi Arabia in English?
Yes, depending on the programme. Saudi universities teach in Arabic or English, and you must prove proficiency in the language of your programme. Students who come to study Arabic itself are exempt from this requirement.
Can I work part-time on a Saudi student visa?
The Study in Saudi Arabia platform does not publish a part-time work rule for international students. Check with your university and the official platform before taking any job.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- Consulate General of Saudi Arabia Karachi
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia Islamabad
