Bachelor's, Master's & PhDSaudi ArabiaPartial Funding
Saudi Arabia Government Scholarships 2027 (Study in Saudi Platform, Bachelor’s to PhD)
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Saudi Arabia accepts international students at its public universities through one official portal, the Ministry of Education's Study in Saudi platform. You can apply for a full scholarship, a partial scholarship or a paid place, for an Arabic diploma, a bachelor's degree, a master's degree or a PhD. The programme is open for any major except medicine.
There is no single national deadline: each university sets its own application window, so no date is shown here. The exact benefits of a full scholarship are set by each university and shown on the platform. This page was last checked against the Ministry's programme profile on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
Saudi Arabia
Funding Type
Partial
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
International students
Category
Partial Funding
Applications Open
Set by each university
Status
Accepting Applications
Scholarship Benefits
Three types of enrolment: full scholarship, partial scholarship or paid place
A full scholarship covers study costs and gives financial support
The monthly allowance, housing, medical care and air tickets are set by each university and shown on the platform
Each university reserves 5% of its places for scholarship students; the Islamic University of Madinah reserves 85%
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 17 to 25 for a bachelor's degree or the Arabic diploma
- Age up to 30 for a master's degree and up to 35 for a PhD
- You have not held a scholarship at a Saudi institution before
- You have never been expelled from an educational institution in Saudi Arabia
- Your certificates and identity documents are attested by the authorities your university names
- You pass the medical exam required by Saudi law
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Required Documents
Online application on the Study in Saudi platform, with a complete profile
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Attested certificates and transcripts for your previous studies
Any further documents your chosen university asks for on the platform
For the educational visa: admission from a licensed Saudi institution, and proof that you can cover your costs or a financial guarantee
How to Apply
1
Create an account on the Study in Saudi platform
2
Compare universities and programmes, and note each one's language, requirements and dates
3
Fill in the application and upload your attested documents
4
Submit and track the status in your account
5
If you are accepted, follow the platform's steps for your study visa
6
After you submit, the platform sends your application to the university you chose. Once the university approves it, the university and the Ministry of Education complete the admission
7
Check your details before you submit. Only contact details can be changed afterwards
8
You cannot hold two scholarships for the same degree level
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
There is no single deadline. Dates are set by each university, office or vacancy, so check the official website for the date that applies to you.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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