ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
King Saud University in Riyadh, founded in 1957, is Saudi Arabia’s oldest and largest university and its highest-ranked public university, with colleges of medicine, engineering, computer science, sciences, business and humanities. It offers fully funded external scholarships to non-Saudi students through the Study in Saudi platform, and fee-based health-science bachelor’s programmes for self-funded students.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Funding Types & Coverage Benefits
This scholarship provides a comprehensive funding package covering your academic journey:
Free tuition
Full external scholarships cover all tuition.
Housing and health care
University housing and health care under Ministry of Education rules.
Monthly stipend
Equal to the Saudi student reward — officially SAR 1,000 a month for science bachelor’s and SAR 850 for humanities (Northern Borders University guide 2024) — plus an arrival allowance of two months and a graduation allowance of three months.
Travel tickets and residence
Annual travel tickets (per regulations) and a free residence permit for the study period.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
All Accredited Academic Fields Open
This scholarship accepts applications across all accredited programs and disciplines at participating universities, according to the official call.
Available Study Programs & Tracks (1)
King Saud University External Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor’s)
Documents required for this scholarship
Check off prepared documents to track your application readiness:
Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
- Non-Saudi applicant living outside Saudi Arabia, aged 17–25.
- High-school diploma (or equivalent) obtained within the last five years; no previous bachelor’s degree and not enrolled at another university.
- SAT score of at least 1010 (Medicine and Surgery: 1200).
- No other scholarship from a Saudi institution and no previous dismissal; pass the medical examination; home-government approval if your country requires it.
- Personal interview for Medicine and Dentistry; written test for Architecture and Planning.
- High-school overall grade of at least “Very Good”.
- Non-Arabic speakers must complete an Arabic-language proficiency diploma at the university before starting the degree.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Free tuition, Housing and health care, Monthly stipend, Travel tickets and residence.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: SAT score report and passport copy, Online application on the Study in Saudi platform, High-school certificate and transcript, attested by the authorities specified by the university, Police clearance certificate, medical examination and recommendation if requested.
Apply directly on the official website: https://ksu.edu.sa/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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