Great news! The King Abdulaziz University Scholarships are now open for international applicants. In this article, we provide complete details about this scholarship, its advantages, and the step-by-step application process.

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships 2025-2026 are fully funded awards for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students worldwide. The scholarship benefits include a monthly allowance, furnished accommodation, healthcare services, and a round-trip airfare ticket.

King Abdulaziz University has two independent campuses following Islamic regulations — one for male students and another for female students. Each campus is equipped with cultural, recreational, and sports facilities, along with a modern library offering advanced technology to assist students and faculty. Over the past four decades, the university has emerged as one of the leading higher education institutions both locally and internationally. It prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to meet the evolving needs of society.

The graduate programs represent an advanced stage of study in both scientific and humanities disciplines, including diplomas, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Admission requires a bachelor’s degree for higher studies. KAU provides a wide range of master’s and PhD programs across various fields.

King Abdulaziz University offers these fully funded scholarships in Saudi Arabia for students from all countries. Academic programs include Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, IT, Business Administration, Computer Science, and multiple other disciplines at the master’s and PhD levels.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate / Master’s / PhD

• Institution: King Abdulaziz University

• Study in: Saudi Arabia

• Program Duration:

  • Undergraduate: 4 Years

  • Master’s: 2 Years

  • PhD: 3 Years

• Deadline: Open all year

Courses Offered

Disciplines Available for Undergraduate

• Arts and Humanities

• Faculty of Economics and Administration

• Faculty of Law

• Faculty of Science

• Faculty of Communication and Media

• Environmental Designs

• Faculty of Marine Sciences

• Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Earth Sciences

• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology

• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology AL Faisaliah Branch

• Faculty of Science – AL Faisaliah Campus

• Faculty of Arts – AL Faisaliah Campus

• College of Art and Design

• Maritime Studies

• Faculty of Business Rabigh Branch

• Faculty of Engineering Rabigh Branch

• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Rabigh Branch

• Arts – Rabigh & College of Sciences

Courses Available For Masters:

Faculty of Arts & Humanities:

• Arabic Language And Literature

• Islamic Law Studies

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Information Science

• English 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

Courses Available For Ph.D:

Faculty of Arts & Humanities:

• Arabic Language And Literature

• Islamic Law Studies

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Information Science

• English Language

• History

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 Resources Management

Faculty of Marine Science:

• Marine Biology

• Marine Physics

• Marine Chemistry

• Marine Geology

Scholarship Coverage

King Abdulaziz University Scholarship will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• Receiving new students at the airport

• Two-month stipend upon arrival as preparation allowance.

• Monthly stipend.

• Distinction allowance for outstanding students

• Three-month stipend as graduation allowance for shipment of books

• Offer regular students with annul tickets and also compensate newcomers.

• Offer follow-up of award-related financial assistance until they got organized.

• Prove emergency subsidies and financial aid students.

• Employment offers some of the scholarship students.

• Bring students families upon their desire

• Provide suitable accommodation for scholarship students and follow up on their status in their places of residence during their academic year to find solutions in case they face any problems.

• Offer low-cost food

• Offer healthcare for students and their families

Eligibility Criteria for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship

To qualify for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Eligible Countries: All world countries

Undergraduate Requirements:

• The student must be of good conduct.

• Students must have obtained a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent from within KSA or abroad.

• The student’s secondary school graduation certificate must not be older than 3 years.

• Students must not be younger than 17 years old or older than 25 years old for the undergraduate level.

• A Female student must be accompanied by a relative who is within the prohibited degrees with a regular resident.

• Students must be eligible for admission requirements.

Masters and Ph.D Requirements:

• Students must not be older than 30 years old for Master, and 35 Year for PhD

• Students must obtain a recognized qualification in his/her own country with a minimum grade (very good) in case their final degree classifications were awarded in an estimate.

• English Language Test Certificate.

• The student must provide two recommendation letters from his/her previous faculty members.

• Students must not have been dismissed from one of the Saudi Institutions.

• Candidates of Arabic Language and Literature, Islamic Law and Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Information Science programs must be professional in spoken and written Arabic language.

How to Apply for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship:

1. Create an account on the university websites

   • Registration for Undergraduate Applicants.

   • Registration for Masters/PhD Applicants.

2. Submit the online application

 Required Documents for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship

1. Curriculum vitae for the applicant.

2. Statement of purpose must be in English for all programs except in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.

3. A copy of previous degree certificate (certified from Saudi Embassy).

4. A copy of transcript (certified from Saudi Embassy).

5. Recommendation letters should be submitted from two of his former professors.

6. A copy of a valid passport at least one year.

7. Photographs

8. Language Proficiency Certificate

Website

To know more about King Abdulaziz University Scholarship, please visit official website:

Official Website