International students can now apply for the King Saud University PhD Scholarships 2025 with full funding to study in Saudi Arabia. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
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Tell Me About The PhD Scholarships in Saudi Arabia:
The initiative aims to attract talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to study at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh. It has been approved by KSU Board of Directors, and comes as a strategic step towards attracting exceptional academic and research competencies within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030, which targets to develop higher education and enhance scientific research as essential components to support sustainable development. This initiative also comes at a time when demand for advanced scientific and research competencies is increasing, and the urgent need for developing effective strategies to attract brilliant minds from all over the world.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
The following fields are eligible:
- Computer Sciences
- Engineering
- Basic and Applied Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
Type:
PhD Scholarships
Who can Apply for the PhD Scholarships in Saudi Arabia?
To apply, the initiative has a set of general requirements, set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, the initiative owner, to ensure high academic standards. Further specific requirements might be required based on the selected programs, which are set by the department/program.
General Requirements:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), with an evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.
- A statement of purpose.
- The GRE general test is preferable, but not required, unless specified by the selected program.
- A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).
Required Documents:
To apply, candidates must submit:
- A Master’s degree certificate from an accredited institution.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP scores.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with evidence of a recent publication or patent
- A statement of purpose.
- GRE general test score (if required by the program).
- Any additional requirements specified by the department/program.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
All countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the PhD Scholarships in Saudi Arabia?
All eligible full-time students will be granted the following benefits under the Initiative, which provides support throughout their PhD studies (for 3 years). These benefits include:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance [a total of 54,000 ($ 14,400) annually]
- On-campus Housing
- Comprehensive health coverage at the university hospitals
- Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh
- Part-time work opportunities might be available
- Eligibility to work in KSA for up to one year after graduation
How Long Will the Award Last?
Duration of study
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit a complete application via the online portal starting from March 24, 2025, and no later than May 15, 2025.
Visit the official application webpage.
