King Abdul-Aziz University Scholarship 2023-24 for International Students:
The King Abdul-Aziz University Scholarship 2023-24 for international students is now accepting applications. Students from all around the globe are eligible to apply for this scholarship to pursue a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree. This scholarship is fully funded, and applicants whose first language is not English must pass an approved English exam. The scholarship is available for the academic session of 2023-2024.
King Abdulaziz University is providing academic programs in various fields, such as Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Computer Engineering & Sciences for both Masters' and Ph.D. degrees. The scholarship will cover all the expenses. Established in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1967, this public university has been ranked #1 among Arab Universities by Times Higher Education. Additionally, it has been listed among the top 200 universities in the world by four major ranking tables.
King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2023-24 Details:
| University: | King Abdulaziz University |
| Degree level: | Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Saudi Arabia |
| Last Date: | Opened Now |
Financial Benefits:
The King Abdul-Aziz University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia for 2023-24 is a fully-funded scholarship that covers all expenses for students from anywhere in the world. Additionally, it provides the following benefits:
- 1. A monthly bursary of SR 900
- 2. A monthly bursary of SR 1000 for research assistants (without summer time) for one semester only. The contract can be extended for another semester if desired by both parties.
- 3. A preparation allowance of SR 1,800 for the first time the candidate comes to the university.
- 4. Health care for the candidate.
- 5. Accommodation and facilities provided.
- 6. Subsidized meals for the candidate.
- 7. An allowance of SR 4,000 for Ph.D. candidates and SR 3,000 for Masters' candidates for printing their thesis.
- 8. An allowance of SR 2,700 for shipping books (after graduation).
- 9. A two-way airfare ticket is provided annually for the candidate.
List of Available Study Fields:
King Abdul-Aziz University offers a diverse range of programs that are available to international students. The following is a list of undergraduate degree programs that the university provides:
- 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:
The following are the different faculties and programs offered by the institution:
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities:
- Information Science
- Islamic Law Studies
- Sociology
- English Language
- Psychology
- Arabic Language And Literature
- History
- Faculty of Economics and Administration:
- Public Administration
- Business
- Economics
- Accounting
- Faculty of Science:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Biochemistry
- Physics
- Astronomical Sciences.
- Faculty of Engineering:
- Mining Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical And Computer Engineering
- Medical Engineering
- Aeronautic Engineering
- Thermal Engineering And Desalination
- Production Engineering & Mechanical System Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture:
- Environmental Sciences
- Arid Land Agriculture
- Hydrology And Water Resources Management
- Faculty of Marine Science:
- Marine Physics
- Marine Biology
- Marine Chemistry
- Marine Geology
- Faculty of Environmental Design:
- Architecture
- Urban And Regional Planning
- Faculty of Computing & Information Technology:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information System
PhD Degree Programs:
The following are the faculties and their respective programs:
Faculty of Arts & Humanities:
- Islamic Law Studies
- Information Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- English Language
- Arabic Language And Literature
- History
Faculty of Science:
- Biology
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Astronomical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering:
- Production Engineering & Mechanical System Design
- Thermal Engineering And Desalination
- Electrical And Computer Engineering
- Medical Engineering
- Aeronautic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mining Engineering
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture:
- Environmental Sciences
- Arid Land Agriculture
- Hydrology And Water Resources Management
Faculty of Marine Science:
- Marine Physics
- Marine Geology
- Marine Biology
- Marine Chemistry
Faculty of Environmental Design:
- Architecture
- Urban And Regional Planning
Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
Eligibility Criteria for Scholarship:
International students who are interested in studying in Saudi Arabia should take note of the following requirements:
Age limit: Applicants for Bachelor's degree should not exceed 25 years of age, while applicants for a Master's degree should not exceed 30 years of age, and those applying for Ph.D. programs should not exceed 35 years of age.
Academic qualifications: Applicants must have a university degree from an accredited college or university, with at least a "very good" grade.
English language proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English must take an approved exam in English. The minimum required score for TOEFL (PBT) is 500, TOEFL (CBT) is 173, TOEFL (IBT) is 61, and IELTS is 5.
Good conduct and medical fitness: Applicants must have a record of good conduct and be medically fit.
Dismissal from university: Applicants must not have been dismissed from any university.
Accompaniment for female students: Female students must be accompanied by a relative who is within the prohibited degrees and a regular resident.
Meeting admission requirements: Students must be eligible for admission requirements.
Documents Required:
The application requirements for the program include:
- An updated resume or CV.
- A statement of purpose in English, except for programs in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.
- A certified copy of the graduation certificate from the Saudi Embassy.
- A certified copy of the transcript from the Saudi Embassy.
- Two recommendation letters from former professors.
- A copy of a valid passport with at least one year of validity.
