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Saudi Arabia has officially opened applications for its 2025 fully funded scholarship program for international students, including Pakistanis, under the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform.
The initiative offers thousands of students from around the world the chance to study undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs at public universities across the Kingdom, without any tuition cost.
Unlike previous years, applicants are no longer required to apply separately to each university.
Instead, students can choose from a list of Saudi universities and submit a single online application through the centralized Study in Saudi Arabia portal. The process is entirely free.
Key Application Deadlines:
- Bachelor’s Degree Programs: June 14, 2025
- Master’s and PhD Programs: October 31, 2025
The fully funded scholarships include a wide range of benefits:
- Full tuition coverage
- Annual airfare (as per regulations)
- Free healthcare
- A cash reward upon arrival
- On-campus housing
- Access to campus facilities and student support services
Students can apply for academic tracks ranging from pre-diploma and diploma programs to bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, and post-doctoral research in a wide array of disciplines.
Participating Universities include:
- Islamic University
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University
- Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
- Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
- University of Al Baha
- Al-Jouf University
- Northern Border University
- Taif University
- Qassim University
- Majmaah University
- King Khalid University
- King Saud University
- King Abdulaziz University
- King Faisal University
- University of Bisha
- University of Tabuk
- Jazan University
- Jeddah University
- University of Hail
- University of Hafar Al-Batin
- Shaqra University
- Taibah University
- Najran University
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all nationalities
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Must hold a valid passport (minimum six-month validity)
- Proof of financial support or guarantee
- Medical certificate confirming no contagious diseases
- Applicants under 18 need guardian consent
- Valid medical insurance for the duration of study
How to Apply:
Interested students can apply by visiting the official Study in Saudi Arabia portal. Once registered, applicants can browse available programs, select their university of choice, and submit required documents online.
The Kingdom’s Ministry of Education aims to enhance international collaboration and attract top talent through this program. Saudi Arabia is rapidly developing as an education hub in the Middle East, with several of its universities ranking highly in global academic indices.
