Fields of study: Islamic Studies, Arabic, Medicine, Nursing, Science, Engineering
The 'Study in Saudi' platform is a unified national portal launched by the Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia. It allows international students from all over the world to apply for fully funded scholarships at various Saudi public universities. Applicants can submit a single application and select up to 25 different programs. The scholarship is comprehensive, offering world-class education alongside deep cultural immersion.
Benefits
Full Tuition Fee Exemption
Monthly Stipend (Living Allowance)
Free Accommodation (University Dormitories)
Annual Two-Way Airfare Ticket
Free Medical Care
Subsidized Meals on Campus
Two-month preparation allowance upon arrival
Three-month graduation allowance for book shipment
Eligibility
Must be an international student (non-Saudi)
Must meet specific age limits (typically 17-25 for Undergraduate, under 30 for Masters, under 35 for PhD)
Must not hold another scholarship from an educational institution in Saudi Arabia
Must have a clean criminal record
Must be medically fit
Requirements
Create an account on the Study in Saudi portal
Fill in personal, academic, and contact details
Select up to 25 preferred programs/universities
Combine original documents and their translated versions into a SINGLE PDF file before uploading
Required Documents
Passport Copy (Valid for at least 6 months)
Academic Transcripts and Certificates
Birth Certificate or National ID
Medical Report
Recommendation Letters (for Postgraduates)
IMPORTANT: Originals and translations must be merged into one single PDF
Programs of Study
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD
Fellowship
Arabic Language Courses (for non-native speakers)
Application Process
Visit the official portal at studyinsaudi.sa.
Register for a new applicant account.
Complete your profile and upload the merged PDF documents.
Browse the available programs and add up to 25 choices to your application cart.
Submit the application before the deadline on May 21, 2026.
How to Apply
The application is entirely centralized. Pay close attention to the document upload rule: if your documents are not in Arabic, they must be translated, and BOTH the original and translation must be merged into one PDF file to avoid immediate rejection. Apply early to avoid server delays near the deadline.
Selection Process
Initial administrative screening by the Ministry of Education
Academic review by the selected universities
Final approval by the Ministry and issuance of Student Visa authorization