About the University:

State Saudi Arabia.
Awarding body: King Abdulaziz University
Countries available for submission: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, and all countries of the world.
Academic level: Bachelor’s degree.
Specialties: All specialties are available

The aim of this scholarship:

Preparing specialized scientists who are active in their societies in all disciplines.
Attracting scientifically distinguished students to achieve cultural diversity and enrich scientific research.

Undergraduate Degree Programs:

• Arts and Humanities
• Faculty of Economics and Administration
• Environmental Designs
• Faculty of Marine Sciences
• Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Communication and Media
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Science – AL Faisaliah Campus
• Faculty of Arts – AL Faisaliah Campus
• Faculty of Earth Sciences
• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology AL Faisaliah Branch
• College of Art and Design
• Maritime Studies
• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Rabigh Branch
• Arts – Rabigh & College of Sciences
• Faculty of Business Rabigh Branch
• Faculty of Engineering Rabigh Branch.

Masters Degree Programs:

Faculty of Arts & Humanities:

1. Information Science
2. Islamic Law Studies
3. Sociology
4. English Language
5. Psychology
6. Arabic Language And Literature
7. History

Faculty of Economics and Administration:

1. Public Administration
2. Business
3. Economics
4. Accounting

Faculty of Science:

1. Chemistry
2. Biology
3. Mathematics
4. Biochemistry
5. Physics
6. Astronomical Sciences.

Faculty of Engineering:

1. Mining Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Electrical And Computer Engineering
5. Medical Engineering
6. Aeronautic Engineering
7. Thermal Engineering And Desalination
8. Production Engineering & Mechanical System Design
9. Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture:

1. Environmental Sciences
2. Arid Land Agriculture
3. Hydrology And Water Ressources Management

Faculty of Marine Science:

1. Marine Physics
2. Marine Biology
3. Marine Chemistry
4. Marine Geology

Faculty of Environmental Design:

1. Architecture
2. Urban And Regional Planning

Faculty of Computing & Information Technology:

1. Information Technology
2. Computer Science
3. Information System

PhD Degree Programs:

Faculty of Arts & Humanities:

1. Islamic Law Studies
2. Information Science
3. Sociology
4. Psychology
5. English Language
6. Arabic Language And Literature
7. History

Faculty of Science:

1. Biology
2. Biochemistry
3. Chemistry
4. Physics
5. Mathematics
6. Astronomical Sciences

Faculty of Engineering:

1. Production Engineering & Mechanical System Design
2. Thermal Engineering And Desalination
3. Electrical And Computer Engineering
4. Medical Engineering
5. Aeronautic Engineering
6. Chemical Engineering
7. Industrial Engineering
8. Mining Engineering.

Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture:

1. Environmental Sciences
2. Arid Land Agriculture
3. Hydrology And Water Resources Management

Faculty of Marine Science:

1. Marine Physics
2. Marine Geology
3. Marine Biology
4. Marine Chemistry

Faculty of Environmental Design:

1. Architecture
2. Urban And Regional Planning

Eligibility Criteria for KAU Scholarship:

Read Carefully the Information about Study in Saudi Arabia for International students in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• The Applicant’s Age Doesn’t Exceed (35) Years for PhD And (30) Years for Masters and 25 Years for Bachelors Degree.
• The Applicant Must Have a University Degree From an Accredited College or University and Should Have a Degree With “very Good” at Least.
• For Masters and PhD Degree: An Approved Exam in English Has Required for an Applicant Whose First Language is Not English. The Approved Exams and Minimum Required Scores Are Listed Below:
  • TOEFL (PBT)=500
  • TOEFL (CBT)=173
  • TOEFL (IBT)=61
  • IELTS=5
• He Must Have a Record of Good Conduct and Must Be Medically Fit.
• He Must Not Have Been Dismissed From Any University.
• 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.

Application Deadline:

Deadline: 7th of December, 2023.

Study Services and Benefits

• Receiving new students at the airport

In coordination with KAU admission departments and the Vice Deanship for Accommodation, supervisors of the Vice Deanship of Scholarships pick up the international students who won scholarships at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah and lead them to their place of residence in the dorm.

• Financial Benefits

Offer a reward of arrival allowance.
Provide regular students with annul tickets and compensate newcomers.
Follow up of award-related financial procedures until they got organized.
provide university students with emergency subsidies and financial aid.
Employ some of the scholarship students.

• Jawazat (Passport) Department

• ssuance, renewal, and replacement of lost or damaged iqamas
• Issuance and cancellation of re-entry-exit and final exit visas
• Update of passport information upon renewal
• Bring students’ families upon their desire

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

• Healthcare

Offer healthcare for students and their families in cooperation with the relevant KAU departments

• Academic Follow-up

• Follow up students’ academic status, assist stumbling students, and find solutions for the problems that they face in cooperation with KAU concerned academic departments.
• Honor outstanding students and encourage the continuation of their excellence.

Important notes:

Graduate Scholarship students are expected to fulfill their research commitments to the best of their knowledge, training and ability; To carry out their responsibilities and perform their duties in accordance with all relevant King Abdulaziz University rules and regulations.
They must devote sufficient time and energy to achieving their degree.

Funding available for King Abdulaziz Scholarships:

Monthly salary.
Reward disbursement.
Student health care.
Providing housing and scientific care.
Meal insurance.
Issuance of travel tickets.

Files required for submission:

• CV.
• Graduation certificate
• Transcript of grades.
• Language certificate if available.
• passport.
• Photograph.

Deadline: 7th of December, 2023.

How to apply:

The King Abdulaziz Scholarship Application process is Online. They have launched a new application portal.

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