King Abdulaziz University (KAU) has opened applications for its fully funded postgraduate scholarships for international students for 2025. The scholarships, managed by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, allow students from any country to pursue Master’s or PhD programs at KAU with full financial support.
KAU will provide a wide range of benefits under this scholarship, including a monthly bursary, free accommodation, annual round-trip airfare, health care, thesis printing allowance, book shipping support, and subsidized meals. Scholars will also have access to the university’s central library, laboratories, and research facilities.
Key Details & Website Links
- Official scholarship portal: Scholarship Portal for International Students – KAU
- Graduate Studies / International Scholarships page: KAU Deanship of Graduate Studies
- General scholarships information (university-level): KAU Scholarships Page
- University main site:
- www.kau.edu.sa
Programs, Duration & Fields Covered
The scholarship supports most graduate-level programs across broad academic fields, including (but not limited to):
- Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Aerospace)
- Computer Science, Information Technology
- Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental, Geology)
- Humanities, Social Sciences (Psychology, History, Sociology)
- Business & Administration, Economics, Accounting
- Islamic Studies, Arabic Language & Literature, Communication & Media
- Urban Planning, Architecture, Agriculture, Water Resources, Marine Sciences
The duration is two years for Master’s programs and three years for PhD programs.
Benefits / Coverage
International scholars under this program are eligible for:
- Monthly stipend / bursary
- Health care coverage
- Free accommodation (subject to availability)
- Subsidized meals
- Two-way airfare (annually)
- Thesis printing allowance
- Book shipping allowance (upon graduation)
- Access to university facilities, library, labs, cultural & social support
- A preparation allowance for new students arriving from abroad
- Opportunity to upgrade from Master’s to PhD for outstanding candidates
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must meet the following general criteria:
- Hold a recognized university degree from an accredited institution
- Demonstrate excellent academic performance (often “very good” or above)
- Be under 35 years of age for Master’s applicants, or 40 years for PhD candidates
- Be medically fit and maintain good conduct
- Not have been dismissed from a Saudi university in past
- Provide two academic recommendation letters
- English language proficiency if required (for non-Arabic/Islamic studies programs) — minimum commonly: IELTS 5, TOEFL IBT 61, TOEFL PBT 500, etc.
- All degree certificates, transcripts, and supporting documents must be certified/attested by the Saudi Embassy (or equivalent) in the applicant’s country
- Note: Some programs (especially in Health Sciences) may have additional restrictions or requirements
Application & Deadline
- Applications are submitted online via the official KAU scholarship portal.
- There is no application fee.
- The deadline for Master’s and PhD program applications is October 31, 2025.
