Saudi ArabiaQS #491Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran)Public UniversityTaught in Arabic, EnglishImam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
جامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam offers external grants to non-Saudi students through its Deanship of Admissions and Registration, usually including a tuition waiver, a monthly allowance and other benefits under Saudi university scholarship regulations. Available programs and conditions vary each cycle. Details are on the external grants page.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University External Scholarships (Bachelor's)
Bachelor42 majorsNext cycle not announced yet
Life and living
Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran) · Saudi Arabia
Life and living
Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran) · Saudi Arabia
Living in Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran)
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province on the Gulf coast, centre of the oil industry, home to KFUPM and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
Student housing
KFUPM gives international scholarship students free on-campus housing and a monthly stipend; graduate students get free furnished, air-conditioned housing with utilities.
Transport for students
There is no metro in the region; getting around relies mainly on cars, taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Top landmarks
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
Al Khobar Corniche
Al-Ahsa Oasis (UNESCO)
King Fahd Causeway
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:GASTAT – Saudi Census 2022KFUPM – Tuition and scholarships
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
17 faculties · 61 programmes
Faculties and programmes
17 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.
College of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Psychology· Master
- Public Health· Master
College of Dentistry
BachelorENEnglish- Dentistry
College of Clinical Pharmacy
BachelorENEnglish- Pharmacy
College of Nursing
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Nursing
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College of Applied Medical Sciences (Dammam)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor, Master
- Nutrition and Dietetics· Bachelor, Master
- Physical Therapy
College of Public Health
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Psychology· Bachelor
- Public Health
College of Architecture and Planning
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering· Bachelor, Master
College of Design
BachelorENEnglish- Graphic Design
College of Engineering
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering· Bachelor
College of Computer Science and Information Technology
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Information Technology (IT)
College of Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology· Bachelor, Master
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science· Bachelor
- Mathematics· Bachelor, Master
- Physics
College of Business Administration
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting· Bachelor
- Business Management· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Finance· Bachelor
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor
Applied College
BachelorARArabicENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Finance
- Information Technology (IT)
- Marketing
College of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDARArabicENEnglish- GeographyAR
- History· Bachelor, MasterAR
- Hospitality Management· BachelorAR
- Languages and Literature
- Social Work· BachelorAR
- Sociology· BachelorAR
- Theology & Religious Studies· BachelorAR
College of Education
BachelorMasterARArabic- Curriculum & Instruction· Master
- Early Childhood Education· Bachelor
- Educational Psychology· Master
- Special Education· Master
College of Sharia and Law
BachelorARArabic- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- Theology & Religious Studies
College of Science and Humanities - Jubail
BachelorARArabicENEnglish- Computer ScienceEN
- Data Science & AnalyticsEN
- Early Childhood EducationAR
- Languages and Literature
- MathematicsEN
- PhysicsEN
- StatisticsEN
- Translation
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.
Coverage differs between programmes. Announced benefits: Monthly payment and excellence reward, University housing, Return ticket after graduation.
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.iau.edu.sa/en/administration/deanships/deanship-of-admissions-and-registration/admitted-transferred-and-visiting-students/external-grants. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#491
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