Saudi Arabia International Student Scholarships 2026

A government-backed scholarship framework offering fully funded Master’s and PhD study opportunities at Saudi higher education institutions for non-Saudi students. The program provides comprehensive financial and academic support including stipends, accommodation assistance, healthcare and airfare. It is aimed at international postgraduate applicants seeking research and coursework study in Saudi universities. Benefits vary by university and may include additional academic services and thesis support.

Monthly stipend; arrival allowance; annual return airfare; healthcare services; accommodation support subject to availability; subsidized meals; access to university libraries and academic resources; thesis printing support; graduation allowance for shipping books and materials.

Open to non-Saudi students residing outside Saudi Arabia who wish to enroll in Master’s or PhD programmes at Saudi higher education institutions; applicants must meet age limits, academic performance criteria, English language requirements and other conditions such as good conduct and medical fitness.

Apply by submitting admission applications to Saudi higher-education institutions under the Kingdom’s International Student Scholarship Programs; applicants must satisfy university-specific admission and scholarship requirements.