Scholarships to Study in Saudi Arabia

Where official scholarship information lives

For international students, the starting point for studying in Saudi Arabia is the Ministry of Education's official "Study in Saudi" platform. It is the government portal that brings together information on universities, programmes, and the scholarship pathways open to international applicants.

Because scheme names, eligibility, funding components, and deadlines are set by the relevant authority each cycle and can change, treat the platform as the single source of truth and verify every detail there before you apply.

• Study in Saudi (studyinsaudi.sa) — official Ministry of Education platform
• Each university's own admissions/financial-aid pages for institution-level support
• Always confirm current eligibility, components, and deadlines on the official source

Ministry of Education scholarships for international students

The Ministry of Education offers scholarships for international students through the Study in Saudi platform. These can cover study at participating Saudi universities at various levels, and the exact schemes, who can apply, and what is funded are published officially each cycle.

We deliberately do not state amounts, stipend figures, or covered components here, because those numbers change and are only reliable when read directly from the official platform. Check the current scholarship details on Study in Saudi before relying on any figure.

University-level financial support

Beyond the central Ministry pathway, individual Saudi universities — for example research-intensive institutions and specialised universities in fields such as engineering, computer science, and the sciences — may offer their own admission-linked support, fellowships, or assistantships, especially at the graduate level.

Eligibility is set by each university and stated on its official admissions or financial-aid pages. Apply directly through the university and confirm what is offered for your specific programme and level.

• Graduate research support (e.g. assistantships/fellowships) is often programme-specific
• Undergraduate support varies by university and programme
• Read each university's official admissions/financial-aid page for specifics

How to put together a strong application

A competitive application generally rests on academic record, meeting the programme's entry requirements, and any English-language evidence the programme asks for (commonly IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes — confirm on the programme page).

Start early, read the eligibility carefully, and prepare official transcripts and documents in the format the platform or university requests. Selection criteria are secular and academic; eligibility is based on your qualifications, not on any community background.

• Meet the programme's academic entry requirements
• Prepare official transcripts and required documents early
• Check whether IELTS/TOEFL is required for English-taught programmes

Avoiding scholarship scams

No legitimate scholarship asks you to pay a fee to "guarantee" an award, and no service can promise you a scholarship or admission. Apply only through the official Study in Saudi platform and official university websites.

If an agent or website asks for payment in exchange for a guaranteed scholarship, treat it as a red flag. This guide is general information only — it does not guarantee any award, and outcomes depend entirely on the official selection process.