King Abdulaziz University
جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah offers international students scholarships at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, usually including a tuition waiver, a monthly allowance, university housing, travel tickets and health care. Applications are made online through the Deanship of Student Affairs scholarships portal on annual deadlines. Available programs vary by faculty.
Available programmes
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King Abdulaziz University Graduate Scholarships for International Students
MasterFully Funded51 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
Life and living
Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
Living in Jeddah
The “bride of the Red Sea” and gateway to Makkah and Madinah, home to King Abdulaziz University.
Student housing
Scholarship guides say King Abdulaziz University scholarship students get free furnished on-campus housing and a monthly stipend of SAR 850–1,000 for undergraduates and SAR 900 for graduates (unofficial figures — check with the university).
Transport for students
There is no metro in Jeddah; getting around relies mainly on cars, taxis and ride-hailing apps, and the Haramain high-speed train links Jeddah to Makkah and Madinah.
Top landmarks
King Fahd's Fountain
Ferdinand Reus from Arnhem, Holland · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Al-Balad, Jeddah
Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Al-Rahmah Mosque
Tahir mq · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Wikipedia – List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia (2022)Opportunity Inside – King Abdulaziz University scholarship 2027
Studying and living in Saudi Arabia
Costs and living
Full external scholars at public universities pay no tuition and, as published by the universities (King Saud, King Abdulaziz and the Islamic University of Madinah), receive: • A monthly stipend throughout their studies, equal to the Saudi student reward. The officially published amounts in Northern Borders University’s rewards guide (2024): SAR 1,000 for science bachelor’s, SAR 850 for humanities, and SAR 900 for master’s and doctorate. • An arrival allowance equal to two months’ stipend, and a graduation allowance for shipping books equal to three months’ stipend. • An annual book allowance of one month’s stipend (Northern Borders guide) and an excellence reward of SAR 1,000 for bachelor’s students with a 4.50+ average in both semesters (University of Jeddah). • University housing, subsidised meals and health care for the student (and accompanying family at some universities). • A ticket on arrival, a return ticket at the end of each academic year per regulations, and a free residence permit. Internal (partial) scholarships for residents usually cover only the tuition exemption, without stipend or housing. Private universities (Alfaisal, Prince Sultan, Effat, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd…) charge fees — for example Alfaisal SAR 94,000 a year for bachelor’s. KAUST offers full scholarships for master’s and PhD students.
Working while studying
In 2024 the Education Visa Initiative announced that holders of long-term study visas may work part-time and bring their families “according to regulations”, but detailed hours and conditions have not been published in an official source, so check with your university before taking any job. Scholarship students are also bound by their university’s scholarship rules.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Saudi ArabiaFaculties and programmes
19 faculties · 61 programmes
Faculties and programmes
19 faculties · 61 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Public Health· Master, PhD
Faculty of Dentistry
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Dentistry
College of Pharmacy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Pharmacy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor, Master
- Physical Therapy· Bachelor, Master
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Faculty of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Faculty of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Information Technology (IT)
Faculty of Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
Faculty of Economics and Administration
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor:EN· Master:AREN· PhD:AR
- Business Management· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:AREN
- Economics· Bachelor:EN· Master:AREN· PhD:EN
- Finance· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:AREN
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor:EN· Master, PhD:AREN
- Marketing
- Political Science· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, Master
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- GeographyAR
- HistoryAR
- Languages and Literature
- PsychologyAR
- Social Work· Bachelor, MasterAR
- SociologyAR
- Theology & Religious StudiesAR
Faculty of Communication and Media
BachelorMasterARArabic- Digital Media
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Faculty of Educational Graduate Studies
MasterPhDARArabic- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education· Master
- Educational Psychology
- Special Education
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Bachelor, Master
- Environmental ScienceEN
School of Mines
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geology
Faculty of Marine Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
Faculty of Architecture and Planning
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
Faculty of Tourism
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Hospitality Management· Bachelor, Master:EN
Faculty of Human Sciences and Design
BachelorMasterARArabic- Early Childhood Education
- Fashion Design
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Study in Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Master's and PhD 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition Waiver, Monthly Stipend & Preparation Allowance, Housing & Healthcare, Annual Round-Trip Ticket.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application through the university / Study in Saudi platform, Certificates and transcripts attested by the authorities specified by the university, Passport copy and police clearance certificate, Medical examination and a recommendation if the university requests one.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.kau.edu.sa. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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