NIGERIAN STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AT SAUDIA ARABIAN UNIVERSITIES
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Abdulaziz University offers scholarships to international students in fully funded programs in most graduate programs according to the following classifications:
The Target Group
Non-Saudi students (male / female) residing outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia whom they apply to study KAU postgraduate programs (Masters / PhD).
Registration date
Date 05/11/2023 To 11/01/2024
Scholarship Privileges for International Student
These are the seats obtained by non-Saudi students (male or female residing outside the Kingdom) to study in higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
1- A monthly bursary.
2- A preparation allowance when coming for the first time.
3- The candidate would receive a free health care.
4- Providing an accommodation, scientific, cultural and social care,
5- The central Library and facilities.
6- Subsidized meals can be provided for the candidate.
7- An allowance for printing the thesis.
8- An allowance for shipping books (when graduated).
9- Providing the candidate with a two – way ticket annually.
10- The opportunity to upgrade the scholarship for distinguished students who have obtained a master’s degree to a doctorate.
KAU General Admission Requirements for International Applicants:
1- The Applicant must have a university degree from an accredited college or university and should have a degree with “very good” at least. (Graduation certificates & transcripts have to be certified from Saudi Embassy).
2- The Applicant’s age does not exceed (40) years For PhD, and (35) years for Masters.
3- The Applicant must have a record of good Conduct and must be medically fit.
4- Recommendation letters should be submitted from two of his former professors.
5- The Applicant must not have been dismissed from any university in the kingdom.
6- An approved exam in English is required for applicant whose first language is not English. The approved exams and minimum required scores are listed below:
Test type
TOEFL (PBT)
TOEFL (CBT)
TOEFL (IBT)
IELTS(>IELTS)
(Please note that exams are valid for 2 years from date of exam)
Admission to Health Sciences Programs (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Nursing and others) are unavailable.
Notes: Applying for (MA / PhD) programs in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies, an approved English language exam is not required.
-Some Programs might have Additional Eligibility Criteria and Requirements.
-The Applicant should submit the online application, for more detailed information, please read the instructions, admission requirements, required documents, transcripts, and more for your program choices before beginning your application.
For more information, visit https://graduatestudies.kau.edu.sa/Content-306-EN-278671
