Country:

Saudi Arabia

Level of Study:

Master’s and Ph.D. Programs

Financial Coverage:

Fully Funded

Deadline:

October 31, 2025

Programs Offered

Master’s Degree Programs

  • Humanities & Social Sciences:
    Sharia and Islamic Studies, English Literature & Linguistics, History, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration, General Administration, Economics, Accounting, Communication and Media, Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers, Arabic Language.

  • Education:
    Educational Technology, Administration, Leadership, Curricula and Teaching Methods, Special Education, Educational Guidance and Counseling, Islamic Education, Childhood Studies.

  • Law:
    Public Law, Private Law

  • Sciences & Engineering:
    Electrical Power and Machines, Electronics and Communications, Computer Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, Chemical, Nuclear, Aeronautical, Mining Engineering, Marine Engineering.

  • IT & Computer Sciences:
    Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems.

  • Natural & Applied Sciences:
    Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Marine Sciences (Life, Geology, Physics, Chemistry), Astronomy and Space Sciences, Meteorology, Hydrology, Petroleum Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Structural Geology.

  • Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences:
    Food and Nutrition, Agriculture, Water Resources, Housing/Spatial Design, Clothing and Textiles, Family Sciences.

  • Islamic Economics:
    Islamic Economic and Analytical Policies.

Ph.D. Degree Programs

Most of the above fields are also available for Ph.D. studies, including but not limited to:

  • Sharia and Islamic Studies

  • History, Sociology, Psychology

  • Business Administration, Accounting

  • Engineering disciplines (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Mining, Computer)

  • IT and Computer Science fields

  • Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

  • Marine and Geological Sciences

  • Environmental Sciences and Agriculture

Duration of the Scholarship

  • Master’s Program: 2 years

  • Ph.D. Program: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the King Abdul Aziz University Scholarship 2025, applicants must:

  • Be international students (non-Saudi).

  • Hold a university degree from an accredited institution.

  • Have an excellent academic record.

  • Be under 35 years old for master’s programs and under 40 for Ph.D. programs.

  • Be medically fit and have good conduct.

  • Meet the specific admission requirements of the program applied for.

  • Not have been previously dismissed from any Saudi university.

  • Be proficient in English. (Minimum scores: IELTS 5, TOEFL IBT 61, CBT 173, PBT 500)

Required Documents

  • Updated CV

  • Academic transcripts

  • Valid passport copy

  • Statement of Purpose (in English)

  • Two academic recommendation letters

  • Graduate certificate (certified by Saudi embassy)

  • Proof of English language proficiency

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full Tuition Coverage

  • Monthly Stipend

  • Preparation Allowance (for new students)

  • Annual Round-trip Airfare

  • Thesis Printing Allowance

  • Book Shipping Allowance

  • Subsidized Meals

  • Free Dormitory Accommodation

  • Comprehensive Health Care

  • Library and University Facility Access

  • Potential Upgrade from Master’s to Ph.D. for eligible candidates

  • Networking with global scholars and exposure to diverse cultures

Application Process

  1. Visit the King Abdul Aziz University Application Portal.

  2. Create a new account or log in if you already have one.

  3. Complete the online application form accurately.

  4. Upload all required documents.

  5. Submit your application before the October 31, 2025 deadline.