KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY (KAU)
King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Scholarships
full · bachelors, masters, phd
- ~SAR 1,000-2,000 / month (est.)Monthly stipend (~EUR 250-500 (est.))
- Year-roundApplications accepted on a rolling basis
- 3 levelsUndergraduate, master's and doctoral study
- Annual airfareRound-trip tickets each year
- 2-monthPreparation allowance on arrival
- Family healthcareHealthcare for students and their families
At a glance
full
Funding
€12k
Max amount
Jun 30, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities (non-Saudi)
Country
King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
Provider
The King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Scholarships are fully funded awards for international students at one of Saudi Arabia's largest public universities in Jeddah, covering undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes. The package includes a monthly stipend, accommodation, healthcare for students and families, annual round-trip airfare, a 2-month preparation allowance on arrival, a distinction allowance for top students and a graduation allowance for shipping books. Programmes run roughly 4 years for undergraduate, 2 years for master's and 3 years for doctoral study, across faculties including arts and humanities, economics and administration, law, science, engineering, marine sciences, environmental design and computing. Applications are accepted year-round through the official portal. Undergraduate applicants must be aged 17-25 with a high school certificate not older than 3 years, while master's applicants must be up to 30 and doctoral applicants up to 35, with a minimum grade of 'Very Good', 2 recommendation letters and an English proficiency certificate. KAU operates separate campuses for male and female students. Benefits, eligibility and the exact application windows change each cycle, so confirm current figures and dates on the official KAU admissions page before you apply.
What's covered
- Monthly stipend — A monthly stipend, plus a distinction allowance for top students, estimated at roughly SAR 1,000-2,000 per month (~EUR 250-500 (est.)).
- Accommodation — On-campus or affordable university housing on the relevant male or female campus, with modern facilities and libraries.
- Healthcare — Healthcare coverage for scholarship students and their accompanying families.
- Airfare — Annual round-trip air tickets between the student's home country and Saudi Arabia.
- Arrival and graduation allowances — A 2-month preparation allowance on arrival and a graduation allowance to cover shipping of books home.
- Living support — Affordable food and housing on campus, plus employment opportunities for selected students during study.
How to apply
Applicants create an account on the KAU admissions portal, register at the appropriate (undergraduate or graduate) level, and submit the online application with all required documents.
- Create an account — Register on the King Abdulaziz University official admissions portal to start your application.
- Choose your level — Register as an undergraduate or as a graduate (master's / doctoral) applicant and select your target faculty and programme.
- Complete the application form — Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents, including your CV, statement of purpose and certificates.
- Submit and track — Submit the completed application before the relevant window closes and track its status through the portal.
- Await assessment and offer — KAU reviews academic records, references and language proficiency; selected applicants receive an admission and scholarship offer.
Eligibility
NationalityInternational (non-Saudi) students with a passport valid for at least one year.
Undergraduate requirementsHigh school certificate not older than 3 years, age 17-25, and a good conduct certificate; female students must be accompanied by a close relative (mahram).
Postgraduate age limitsMaster's applicants up to 30 years; doctoral applicants up to 35 years.
Postgraduate academic and referenceMinimum grade of 'Very Good', two recommendation letters, and an English proficiency certificate; Arabic proficiency for Arabic-language programmes.
KAU has separate male and female campuses. Some conditions, including the mahram requirement for female undergraduates, are set by the university and should be checked on the official admissions page.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities (non-Saudi)
Deadlines
2027-2028 cycle (rolling)~30 June 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~2028 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on academic records (a minimum grade of 'Very Good' for postgraduate applicants), the strength of recommendation letters and the statement of purpose, English (and where relevant Arabic) language proficiency, and the recency of qualifications for undergraduate applicants. Awards are offered to applicants admitted to qualifying KAU programmes.
Verified sources
- KAU Admission - King Abdulaziz Universityadmission.kau.edu.saofficial
About the provider
King Abdulaziz University (KAU), established in 1967 in Jeddah, is one of Saudi Arabia's largest public universities, with separate male and female campuses and faculties spanning arts, sciences, engineering, marine sciences and computing. It offers fully funded scholarships to international students at undergraduate, master's and doctoral level.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarships?
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International (non-Saudi) students seeking undergraduate, master's or doctoral study, who meet the age, academic and language requirements for their level.
What degree levels are covered?
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Undergraduate (around 4 years), master's (around 2 years) and doctoral (around 3 years) programmes across KAU's faculties.
What does the scholarship cover?
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A monthly stipend, accommodation, healthcare for students and families, annual round-trip airfare, an arrival preparation allowance and a graduation allowance.
How much is the stipend?
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KAU pays a monthly stipend plus a distinction allowance for top students, estimated at roughly SAR 1,000-2,000 (~EUR 250-500 (est.)) per month; confirm the current figure officially.
What are the age limits?
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Undergraduate applicants must be 17-25, master's applicants up to 30, and doctoral applicants up to 35.
Is there a deadline?
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Applications are generally accepted year-round; an indicative cycle cut-off is around 30 June 2027 (est.). Check the official portal for the current window.
What grade do postgraduate applicants need?
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A minimum overall grade of 'Very Good' in the previous degree, plus two recommendation letters and an English proficiency certificate.
Does the scholarship cover my family?
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Healthcare coverage extends to accompanying families, and affordable on-campus food and housing are available.
Are male and female students taught together?
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No. KAU operates separate male and female campuses, each with its own facilities, libraries and recreational spaces.
Do female undergraduates need an accompanying relative?
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Yes. Female undergraduate applicants must be accompanied by a close relative (mahram), as required by the university.
What documents do I need?
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A CV, statement of purpose, certified degree certificates and transcripts, two recommendation letters (postgraduate), a valid passport copy, photographs and a language certificate.
Where do I apply?
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Online through the King Abdulaziz University admissions portal, after creating an account and registering at the appropriate level.