King Saud University Initiative 2025/26 Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

Applications are invited to apply for the King Saud University Initiative 2025/26 at Saudi Arabia. KSU is a well-Reputed University in Riyadh established in 1957 which is the first university established in Saudi Arabia. The King Saud University Initiative provides opportunities for talented candidates of Saudi Arabia as well as of the globe to join PhD programs. The scholarship program is fully funded, with no application fee and covering all expenses. King Saud University presents several programs for PhD in various Academic disciplines. Students are allowed to begin their studies only in Saudi Arabia in the Fall semester (August 2025) or the Winter semester (January 2026). There is more information about the initiative and details about benefits and application:.

Details About King Saud University Initiative 2025/26 in Saudi Arabia

Host Country: Saudi Arabia

University Name: King Saud University

Location: Riyadh

Level: PhD

Scholarship Duration: 3 Years

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 15th May 2025

Financial Benefits

The Scholarship Covers:

 

Full Tuition Support

Monthly Living Allowance ($14,400 a year)

On-campus Housing

Health Coverage

Relocation Support for students from outside Riyadh

Potential part-time work opportunities

Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia for up to one year after graduation

Available Fields

Computer Sciences

Engineering

Basic and Applied Sciences

Health and Medical Science

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should fulfill the general requirements as determined by the Deanship of Graduate Studies:

Eligibility of candidates from all countries.

Master's Degree: Should be from an accredited institution.

English Proficiency:

Official TOEFL (min. 61 IBT), IELTS (min. 6), or STEP (min. 85) scores.

KSU IELTS code: 147080

KSU TOEFL code: 7498

Waiver possible for Master's degrees from accredited institutions in:

United States

Canada

United Kingdom

Ireland

Australia

New Zealand

Two Letters of Recommendation

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of Purpose

Personal Interview