King Saud University is considered one of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering diverse learning opportunities for international students through distinguished scholarship programs. KSU seeks to attract distinguished students from around the world, contributing to the enrichment of the academic environment and the promotion of cultural diversity on campus.
Applicants may review the admission requirements outlined below and apply for the scholarship via the following link:
studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa
 

External Scholarships 

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent from their home country, recognized for admission to the intended program.

2. The applicant must obtain a valid SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) score of no less than 1010.

3. The applicant must be between 17 and 25 years of age.

4. No more than five years must have elapsed since obtaining the high school diploma.

5. The applicant's home country government must approve study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for countries that impose this requirement on Saudi students.

6. The applicant must not currently hold another scholarship from any educational institution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

7. All certificates and supporting documents must be properly attested by the relevant authorities as determined by the university.

8. The applicant must not have been dismissed/expelled from any educational institution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

9. The applicant must not currently be enrolled at another university, whether inside or outside the Kingdom.

10. The applicant must not have previously obtained a bachelor's degree.

11. The applicant must pass the medical examination required by applicable regulations and guidelines.

12. The university may require the applicant to provide a recommendation from a recognized body, institution, or public figure.

13. The university may require the applicant to pass an interview, a written examination, or both, as a condition for admission into the program.

Scholarship Benefits

Entitlement to all benefits of the Educational Visa, as outlined on the Study in Saudi platform:

https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/StudyTypes/EducationalVisa

Access to additional benefits provided by the University, available at:

https://isd.ksu.edu.sa/ar/node/3063

Internal Scholarships 

General Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Certificates issued outside the Kingdom must be accredited by the Ministry of Education, and the qualification must be accepted for enrollment in the desired program.

2. The applicant must hold a valid residence permit (Iqama) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

3. No more than five years must have elapsed since obtaining the high school diploma.

4. The applicant must hold a valid score from the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) for both the General Aptitude Test (Qudurat) and the Achievement Test (Tahsili) in accordance with the admission criteria for the desired program.

5. The university may require the applicant to pass an interview, a written examination, or both, as a condition for admission into the program.

6. The applicant must be medically fit and capable of completing the requirements of the academic program.

7. The applicant must not have been dismissed/expelled from King Saud University or any other university or academic institution for disciplinary or academic reasons.

8. The applicant must not currently be enrolled at another university, whether inside or outside the Kingdom.

9. The applicant must not have previously obtained a bachelor's degree.

10. The applicant must be no younger than 17 and no older than 25 years of age.

Available Programs