Location: Saudi Arabia
Program: Postgraduate – PhD
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 3 years
Deadline: May 15, 2025
The scholarship aims to attract highly talented and distinguished students, locally and globally, who have exceptional academic and research achievements, to pursue a Ph.D. degree in selected programs offered by KSU. This initiative comes in line with KSU transformation into a world-class university.
KSU offers fully funded scholarships for international students, covering tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, and a monthly stipend. These scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs in various fields. The university prioritizes academic excellence and provides opportunities for students to engage in research and cultural exchange.
King Saud University (KSU) is one of the leading universities in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957 in Riyadh. It is the first university in the country and is renowned for its strong academic programs, particularly in science, engineering, medicine, and business. KSU is recognized globally for its research contributions and commitment to innovation.
Benefits of The Scholarship
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance – a total of SAR 54,000 ($ 14,400) annually
- On-campus Housing
- Comprehensive health coverage at the university hospitals
- Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh
- Part-time work opportunities might be available
- Eligibility to work in KSA for up to one year after graduation
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, the initiative has a set of general requirements, set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, the initiative owner, to ensure high academic standards. Further specific requirements might be required based on the selected programs, which are set by the department/program.
General Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), with evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.
- A statement of purpose.
- The GRE general test is preferable, but not required, unless specified by the selected program.
- A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
