Officially, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced fully-funded scholarships for the 2025 academic year. International students residing outside Saudi Arabia can apply for these scholarship programs through the Study in Saudi Arabia platform. The Saudi Arabian government operates the Study in Saudi Arabia platform. Applicants can apply for undergraduate , master's, and doctoral programs at Saudi public universities. There are approximately 50 public and private universities in Saudi Arabia, most of which are part of the Study in Saudi Arabia program. You do not need to submit a separate application to a university. Submit your scholarship application on the Study in Saudi Arabia platform by selecting your desired university. There are no application fees. More details are available below.

Details about scholarships in Saudi Arabia for the year 2025 through studying in Saudi Arabia

• Host country : Saudi Arabia
• Degree level : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
• Location : Saudi public universities
• Delivery date:
  • Bachelor's: June 14, 2025
  • Master's and PhD: October 31, 2025

Financial benefits

The scholarship covers the following:

• Annual travel tickets
• Full tuition fees
• health care
• Cash bonus upon arrival.
• Covered housing
• Annual travel tickets (subject to regulations).
• University benefits and facilities.

Educational levels

• Pre-diploma programs
• diploma
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's
• PhD
• Postdoctoral research (Postdoctoral).

List of universities where you can get a scholarship

• Islamic University
• Umm Al-Qura University
• Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
• Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
• Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
• Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
• University of Al Baha
• Al-Jouf University
• Northern Border University
• Taif University
• Qassim University
• Majmaah University
• King Khalid University
• King Saud University
• King Abdulaziz University
• King Faisal University
• University of Bisha
• University of Tabuk
• Jazan University
• Jeddah University
• University of Hail
• University of Hafar Al-Batin
• Shaqra University
• Taibah University
• Najran University

Eligibility criteria

• Open to all nationalities.
• You must be at least 16 years old.
• You must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity after the intended entry date.
• Proof of financial capacity or financial security must be provided.
• Applicants under the age of 18 must provide written consent from their guardian.
• A medical report confirming that you are free from infectious diseases must be submitted.
• He must have a medical insurance policy.

How to apply for the scholarship program to study in Saudi Arabia 2025?

Apply for an external scholarship through the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform here . Select your university from the list, then submit your application electronically. The link to the official website is below.