Program Overview
Saudi Government Scholarships 2026/2027 for international students through the official Study in Saudi Arabia platform. Fully and partially funded opportunities are available for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programs. Current application deadline: October 6, 2026.
Benefits & Financial Coverage & Eligibility & Admission Criteria
Saudi Arabia is offering international students opportunities to apply for academic programs through the official Study in Saudi Arabia platform operated by the Ministry of Education.
The platform includes fully funded scholarships, partially funded scholarships, and self-funded study programs at participating Saudi educational institutions. Fully funded scholarships cover 100% of study costs and university-provided services and may also include financial assistance for international students.
📋 Scholarship Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Saudi Arabia |
| 🏛️ Provider | Saudi Ministry of Education / participating institutions |
| 🎓 Study Levels | Bachelor's, Higher Diploma, Master's, PhD and other programs |
| 💰 Funding | Fully funded and partially funded opportunities |
| 🌍 Eligibility | International students |
| 🏫 Host Institutions | Participating Saudi universities and educational institutions |
| 📅 Current Application Opens | September 16, 2026 |
| ⏰ Current Deadline | October 6, 2026 |
| 💻 Application | Online |
💰 Scholarship Benefits
Students admitted under a fully funded scholarship may receive benefits including:
- Full tuition coverage.
- Financial support or allowances.
- University accommodation according to applicable regulations.
- Healthcare.
- Financial support upon arrival.
- Student services and benefits provided by the host institution.
- Annual travel tickets subject to applicable regulations.
- Academic and student support services.
Exact benefits can vary by university, scholarship type, and program, so applicants should check the details of the individual program before applying.
🎓 Available Programs and Majors
The Study in Saudi Arabia platform includes programs at Bachelor's, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Master's and PhD levels.
Fields may include engineering, computer science and IT, business and management, sciences, humanities, economics, education and many other disciplines. Programs available for international students are continuously updated on the platform. Ministry information states that health and medical specialties are generally excluded for international scholarship students at the post-secondary level under the published government scholarship rules.
✅ General Eligibility Requirements
Requirements vary according to the selected university and academic program. General requirements may include:
- Meeting the admission requirements of the selected institution.
- Holding a valid passport.
- Having the appropriate previous academic qualification.
- Providing officially authenticated academic documents when required.
- Providing a police clearance certificate when required.
- Passing the required medical examination.
- Not holding another Saudi scholarship for the same academic degree.
- Meeting any additional university or program-specific requirements.
🌐 Language Requirements
Language requirements depend on the university, program and language of instruction.
Programs taught in English may require IELTS, TOEFL or another accepted proof of English proficiency. For a long-term educational visa, applicants are generally required to demonstrate proficiency in the language of study, except for applicants studying Arabic.
📄 Required Documents
Applicants should normally prepare:
- Valid passport
- Personal photograph
- Previous academic certificate
- Academic transcript
- English-language certificate where required
- Medical report where required
- Police clearance certificate where required
- CV/Resume for programs that request it
- Motivation or Statement of Purpose where required
- Recommendation letters for applicable postgraduate programs
- Any additional documents required by the selected institution
📅 Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Current applications open | September 16, 2026 |
| Application deadline | October 6, 2026 |
| Application review | After submission |
| University decision | According to the institution |
| Final processing | University and Ministry of Education procedures |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official Study in Saudi Arabia platform.
- Create an account.
- Complete your applicant profile.
- Browse available programs.
- Select the university and academic program.
- Check the funding type of the selected program.
- Upload all required documents.
- Review your information carefully.
- Submit the application and monitor its status through your account.
Applications are reviewed first by the selected educational institution, after which the Ministry and institution complete the remaining procedures for successful applicants.
🔗 Official Links
🌐 Official Website:
Study in Saudi Arabia
📝 Application / Registration:
Create an account
🎓 Available Programs:
Browse academic programs
💡 Need Help With Your Application?
Fursaty can assist students with reviewing their academic profile, identifying suitable opportunities, organizing application documents, preparing professional CVs and motivation letters, and guiding them through the application process.
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