King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2025-26 in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

About

The King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Scholarship 2025-26 invites applications from international students worldwide to study in Saudi Arabia. This fully funded scholarship supports Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs at KAU, a top-ranked institution in Jeddah, recognized as the #1 university in the Arab world by Times Higher Education and among the top 200 globally. Open to all nationalities, the scholarship requires non-native English speakers to submit an approved English proficiency test score. The academic session begins in 2025-2026, offering a chance to pursue higher education with all expenses covered.

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Scholarship Details

• University: King Abdulaziz University
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
• Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
• Host Country: Saudi Arabia
• Application Deadlines:
  • Bachelor’s: June 14, 2025
  • Master’s and PhD: October 31, 2025

Financial Benefits

The KAU Scholarship 2025-26 is a comprehensive, fully funded program covering the following expenses:

• Monthly stipend: SR 900
• Research Assistant stipend: SR 1,000 (one semester, renewable with mutual agreement)
• Initial preparation allowance: SR 1,800 (upon arrival)
• Health care coverage
• Accommodation and facilities
• Subsidized meals
• Thesis printing allowance: SR 4,000 (PhD), SR 3,000 (Master’s)
• Book shipping allowance: SR 2,700 (upon graduation)
• Annual two-way airfare ticket

Study Programs

KAU offers a diverse range of academic programs for international students across various disciplines:

Undergraduate Programs:

• Arts and Humanities
• Economics and Administration
• Environmental Designs
• Marine Sciences
• Meteorology, Environment, and Arid Land Agriculture
• Law
• Science
• Communication and Media
• Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Computing and Information Technology
• Art and Design
• Maritime Studies
• Business and Engineering (Rabigh Branch)

Master’s Programs:

• Arts & Humanities: Information Science, Islamic Law Studies, Sociology, English Language, Psychology, Arabic Language and Literature, History
• Economics and Administration: Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting
• Science: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Physics, Astronomical Sciences
• Engineering: Mining, Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Computer, Medical, Aeronautic, Thermal Engineering and Desalination, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• Meteorology, Environment, Arid Land Agriculture: Environmental Sciences, Arid Land Agriculture, Hydrology and Water Resources Management
• Marine Science: Marine Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology
• Environmental Design: Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
• Computing & Information Technology: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems

PhD Programs:

• Arts & Humanities: Islamic Law Studies, Information Science, Sociology, Psychology, English Language, Arabic Language and Literature, History
• Science: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Astronomical Sciences
• Engineering: Production Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Medical Engineering, Aeronautic, Chemical, Industrial, Mining Engineering
• Meteorology, Environment, Arid Land Agriculture: Environmental Sciences, Arid Land Agriculture, Hydrology and Water Resources Management
• Marine Science: Marine Physics, Geology, Biology, Chemistry
• Environmental Design: Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
• Computing & Information Technology: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Age limit: Maximum 25 years (Bachelor’s), 30 years (Master’s), 35 years (PhD)
• Hold a degree from an accredited institution with at least a “very good” grade
• Non-native English speakers must submit an approved English test score:
  • TOEFL (PBT): 500
  • TOEFL (CBT): 173
  • TOEFL (IBT): 61
  • IELTS: 5
• Demonstrate good conduct and medical fitness
• Must not have been dismissed from any university
• Female applicants must be accompanied by a relative within prohibited degrees who is a regular resident in Saudi Arabia
• Meet all admission requirements

Deadline

• Bachelor’s Programs: June 14, 2025
• Master’s and PhD Programs: October 31, 2025

How to Apply

Applications for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2025-26 must be submitted online through the university’s application portal. For detailed instructions and to apply, visit the official portal: