If you’re seeking information about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Scholarship 2023, you’ve come to the right place. Pakistani students can find all the latest updates regarding the scholarship opportunity here. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently unveiled fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students who wish to pursue their education at Saudi Arabian universities.
In this blog, Graana.com provides comprehensive information about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Scholarship 2023.
Students must submit their applications through the Saudi universities’ official websites or online portals. Each university has specific eligibility criteria and application timelines, which should be reviewed on their respective websites for each discipline, course, and university.
These scholarships are available at various levels, including diploma, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, covering a wide range of disciplines such as political science, law, education, administration, economics, engineering, computer science, agriculture, Arabic/Islamic studies, and media sciences.
25 different universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offer scholarships. It’s important to note that each university is authorised to admit only 5% of international students, except for Princess Noor Binte Abdul Rahman University for Girls in Riyadh and Jamia Islamia Madinah Munawara. Princess Noor Binte Abdul Rahman University for Girls offers 8 per cent of total seats, while Jamia Islamia Madinah Munawara grants scholarships to 85 per cent of its total seats.
Once the applications are submitted, the universities will forward them to the Saudi Ministry of Education, which will decide on scholarship awards for eligible applicants.
Applicants are advised to share a copy of their submitted application with the official email address of the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh (pahrepriyad@mofa.gov.pk) to facilitate follow-up with the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, and the respective universities regarding the scholarship grants.
The scholarship includes the following benefits:
Applicants should visit the university’s website for detailed admission information.
S. No. | Name of Universities | Website |
1. | Al Baha University | www.portal.bu.edu.sa |
2. | Al Jouf University | www.ju.edu.sa |
3. | Bisha University | www.ub.edu.sa |
4. | Hafar al Batin University | www.uhb.edu.sa |
5. | Hail University | www.uoh.edu.sa |
6. | Imam Abdulrahman University | www.iau.edu.sa |
7. | Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University | www.iu.edu.sa |
8. | Islamic University | www.iu.edu.sa |
9. | Jazan University | www.nu.edu.sa |
10. | Jeddah University | www.uj.edu.sa |
11. | King AbdulAziz University | www.kau.edu.sa |
12. | King Faisal University | www.kfu.edu.sa |
13. | Majmaah University | www.mu.edu.sa |
14. | King Khalid University | www.portal.kku.edu.sa |
15. | Najran University | www.nu.edu.sa |
16. | Northern Border University | www.nbu.edu.sa |
17. | Prince Sattam bin Abdul Aziz University | www.psau.edu.sa |
18. | Qassim University | www.qu.edu.sa |
19. | Shaqra University | www.sa.edu.sa |
20. | Taibah University | www.taibahu.edu.sa |
21. | Taif University | www.tu.edu.sa |
22. | Tabuk University | www.ut.edu.sa |
23. | Umm al-Qura University | www.uqu.edu.sa |
24. | King Saud University | www.ksu.edu.sa |
25. | Princess Nora University | www.pnu.edu.sa |
One of the noteworthy aspects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Scholarship for Pakistani Students is that there are no registration fees or requirements for IELTS/TOEFL exams. The scholarship opportunity offers over 600 fully-funded scholarships to Pakistani students across 25+ universities. Pakistani students and legal residents under the Saudi Government’s jurisdiction can apply for various programs, including Engineering, Sciences, Arts, IT, Health, and more.
Pakistani citizens and legal residents under the Saudi Government’s jurisdiction are eligible to apply.
The scholarship covers various expenses, including tuition, accommodation, airfare, medical coverage, and a monthly allowance.
Yes, there are age limits based on the academic level: 17 to 25 years for Bachelor’s programs, below 30 years for Master’s programs, and less than 35 years for Ph.D. programs.
No, there is no requirement for IELTS in Pakistan or TOEFL exams for this scholarship.
Applicants must apply directly through the Saudi university’s website or online portal. Each university has its eligibility criteria and application process.
A wide range of programs, including Engineering, Sciences, Arts, IT, Health, and more, are available for scholarship applicants.
Applying for the Saudi Scholarship for Pakistani Students is no registration fee.
Selected applicants usually commence their programs in September or October each year.
Married scholars may receive a three-month furnishing allowance upon their arrival in Saudi Arabia.
Applicants can visit the university’s website for detailed admission information or contact the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh for additional guidance.
To read about other scholarships in Pakistan, visit Graana Blog.
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