King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2025-26 in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)
Applications are now open for the King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Scholarship 2025-26 in Saudi Arabia. All international students from around the world are eligible to apply for fully funded Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degree programs.
Note: If English is not your first language, you must submit an approved English proficiency exam score. King Abdulaziz University (KAU) offers a wide range of fields, including Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, IT, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, and more.
Quick Details:
- University: King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
- Award Country: Saudi Arabia
- Application Deadlines:
- 14 June 2025 (Bachelor’s)
- 31 October 2025 (Master’s & PhD)
Financial Benefits:
- Monthly Bursary: SR 900
- Research Assistantship Bursary: SR 1000 (one semester, optional)
- One-Time Preparation Allowance: SR 1,800
- Full Medical Care
- 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
Fields of Study:
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 IT (Main Campus & Branches)
- Art and Design
- Maritime Studies
- Business and Sciences (Rabigh Branch)
Master’s Programs:
- Arts & Humanities: Information Science, Islamic Law, Sociology, English, Psychology, Arabic, History
- Economics & Administration: Public Administration, Business, Economics, Accounting
- Science: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Physics, Astronomical Sciences
- Engineering: Mining, Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Computer, Medical, Aeronautical, Thermal & Desalination, Production & Mechanical Design, Industrial
- Meteorology & Agriculture: Environmental Sciences, Arid Land Agriculture, Hydrology
- Marine Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology
- Environmental Design: Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning
- Computing & IT: IT, Computer Science, Information Systems
PhD Programs: (Same fields as Master’s, with in-depth specialization)
Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit:
- Bachelor’s: max 25 years
- Master’s: max 30 years
- PhD: max 35 years
Academic Record: Must have a “Very Good” minimum grade from an accredited institution.
English Proficiency (for Master’s & PhD):
- TOEFL (PBT) 500, (CBT) 173, (iBT) 61
- IELTS 5.0
Other Conditions:
- Good conduct and medically fit.
- Must not have been dismissed from any university.
- Female students must have a male guardian residing in Saudi Arabia.
Documents Required:
- Updated Resume (CV)
- Statement of Purpose (in English, except for Islamic and Arabic Studies)
- Graduation Certificate (certified by Saudi Embassy)
- Academic Transcript (certified by Saudi Embassy)
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Valid Passport Copy (at least 1year validity)
How to Apply?
