Overview
Do you want to study in Saudi Arabia with a fully-funded scholarship? The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship is now open to students around the world to apply for postgraduate studies: Master’s or Ph.D. It seeks to support international students in most parts of the world.
Scholarship offered by King Abdulaziz University to study for master’s and doctoral degrees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (fully funded).
King Abdulaziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is pleased to invite international students of different nationalities to apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship
King Abdulaziz University is offering a fully-funded scholarship in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at King Abdulaziz University for all international students from all over the world.
About King Abdulaziz University
Located in the coastal city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) was established in 1967, with the aim of providing higher education in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Having achieved worldwide fame, it currently stands at number 231 in the world.
What is King Abdulaziz University known for?
Today, KAU is recognized as a prestigious university, primarily for its international standing in research, innovation, accreditations, and rankings.
Who is the No 1 University in the world?
In its 2022 edition, THE ranks Oxford first. Caltech and Harvard (pictured above) tie for second, followed by Stanford at fourth and Cambridge and MIT in a tie for fifth. Last year, the top three were Oxford, Stanford, and Harvard.
Why do we recommend you to study at King Abdulaziz University?
King Abdulaziz University ranked first in the Arab region this year, achieving perfect scores for indicators that measure international research network and citations for each paper – the latter also being top in the top 10 in this category.
King Abdulaziz University offers all academic programs including science, engineering, humanities, arts, information technology, business administration, computer engineering, and science fields for both masters and doctorates.
King Abdulaziz University scholarship details
Country: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
University: King Abdulaziz University
Study level: Master’s, Ph.D. degree.
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Application deadline: open
Available Specialties
Disciplines Available for Ph.D
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE & ISLAMIC LAW AND STUDIES(Must have a certificate for the Arabic language ), SOCIOLOGY, INFORMATION SCIENCE
Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY, STATISTICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING, THERMAL ENGINEERING, DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY, AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY
Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Disciplines available for M.Sc
Faculty of Arts & Humanities
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, ISLAMIC LAW STUDIES, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, INFORMATION SCIENCE, INGLISH LANGUAGE, HISTORY
Faculty of Economics and Administration
ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, ECONOMICS.
Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES
Faculty of Engineering
THERMAL ENGINEERING AND DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, MEDICAL ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES , HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESSOURCES MANAGEMENT
Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY
Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING, Architecture
Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION SYSTEM
Funding provided by King Abdulaziz University scholarship
King Abdulaziz University is offering fully funded scholarships to international students in Saudi Arabia. All expenses will be covered by the university.
- Payment of a monthly stipend of (900 Saudi riyals) from the Deanship of Student Affairs.
- Disbursing a monthly stipend (1,000 Saudi riyals) for a contract (a research assistant that does not include the summer semester) for one semester between the student and the Deanship of Graduate Studies, and in the event that both parties wish to contract for another semester.
- Disbursing a processing allowance upon the arrival of the grant applicant (1800 Saudi riyals)
- Student health care.
- Providing housing (for students only) and appropriate scientific, social, cultural, and training care.
- Providing discounted meals.
- A lump sum reward of (4000 Saudi riyals) instead of printing the scientific thesis for a doctoral student, (3000 Saudi riyals) for a master’s student.
- Graduation allowance for shipping books (2700 Saudi riyals)
- Disbursing travel tickets (round trip – for the student only) to his country annually.
Required files
- Biography of the applicant.
- A research proposal (Statement of Purpose) for the major to be enrolled in.
- A copy of the graduation document.
- A copy of the transcript.
- Two scientific recommendations from professors who have taught him.
- A copy of a valid passport (at least for one year).
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Universities in Saudi Arabia
With one of the fastest-growing higher education systems in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia offers a number of world-class institutions. Seven Saudi universities are ranked in the QS World University Rankings® 2021, and the nation claims 21 of the top 100 universities in the Arab region, in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2021. Saudi Arabia has also been featured as having the 36th best higher education system in the world, in the first edition of the QS Higher Education System Strength Rankings.
As in many countries worldwide, universities in Saudi Arabia offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, generally lasting four years, two years and three to four years respectively. While international students are generally accepted into the leading Saudi universities, restrictions among other lesser-known universities are likely to vary, and admission for female students is limited to a select few universities and women-only institutions.
Facilities at the leading universities in Saudi Arabia are second to none, thanks to the nation’s ongoing and significant investment in higher education. The wealth invested comes largely from the country’s vast fuel resources – including approximately 20% of the planet’s oil reserves – which has powered the nation’s rapid development over the last half-century, with a strong impact on trade, business, tourism, education, technology, transport, architecture and culture, particularly within the key cities.
Given the importance of the energy sector to the country, it’s no surprise that Saudi universities are especially well-renowned for oil and gas engineering degree programs. Those who wish to stay on and work in the country will also find lucrative graduate career prospects offered in these sectors.
Students new to the country and culture should note that all Saudi universities uphold Islamic laws and beliefs as enforced by the state.
King Abdulaziz University
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is first in the 2021 Arab rankings and places joint 143rd in the world rankings. It was founded in 1967 and has more than 82,000 students, with separate campuses for men and women. These are located in the city of Jeddah, and designed by well-known English architect John Elliott.
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As of 2017, King Abdulaziz University features in the top 150 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject for mechanical engineering, agriculture & forestry and pharmacy. It also offers faculties in a wide range of subject areas, including art and design, humanities, sciences, medicine, pharmacy, business, law and dentistry. As well as offering a range of on-campus undergraduate and graduate programs, King Abdulaziz University also teaches a distance learning program.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals was ranked fourth in the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2021 and joint 186th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2021, and was established in 1963. It’s located in the city of Dhahran, an important center for the country’s oil industry, and has a current enrollment of more than 7,000 students. Female students are not admitted.
Despite its name, King Fahd University in fact offers courses in a wide array of subjects, covering traditional disciplines as well as engineering, science and business. It does perform particularly well for those subject areas though, and in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020, it’s ranked among the world’s top 25 universities for mineral and mining engineering, as well as the top 100 for chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.
King Saud University
Established in 1957, King Saud University comes sixth in the 2021 edition of the QS Arab Region University Rankings, and joint 287th in the latest world rankings. Of a similar level of prestige to King Fahd University, it has more of a focus on the life sciences alongside engineering. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, King Saud University is ranked among the world’s top 150 for mechanical engineering, agriculture and pharmacy.
Located in the capital city of Riyadh, King Saud University currently enrolls a total of 51,000 students, of which more than 1,100 are internationals. Female students are admitted.
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Other universities in Saudi Arabia which feature in the top 50 of the QS Arab Region University Rankings 2018: are: Umm Al-qura University (17th), King Khalid University (31st), King Faisal University (33rd), Alfaisal University (40th), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) (formerly UNIVERSITY OF DAMMAM) (43rd) and Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University (PMU) (44th). 11 more Saudi universities are ranked in the top 100.
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