King Saud University (KSU), located in Riyadh, is launching a fully funded scholarship program aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. This initiative aims to attract outstanding graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the globe to pursue their PhD studies at KSU. Below are the detailed benefits, application process, eligibility criteria, and other essential information.

🔆 Benefits
✅ Academic Funding

• Full tuition fees covered for the entire PhD program.

• A monthly stipend of $4,500 (approximately $14,400 annually) to support living expenses.

✅ Accommodation

• Free on-campus housing to help students focus on their studies.

✅ Health and Wellness

• Comprehensive medical care at university hospitals.

✅ Relocation and Jobs

• Assistance with relocation for students coming from outside Riyadh.

• Opportunity for part-time work during studies and a one-year post-graduation work allowance in Saudi Arabia.

🔆 Main Goals of the Initiative

✅ General Goals

• Recruit top students from Saudi Arabia and other countries.

• Promote cultural diversity and knowledge exchange.

• Enhance the academic excellence of PhD students.

✅ Specific Goals

• Advance innovative teaching methods and academic progress.

• Strengthen research output by fostering collaboration among local and international students.

• Build a strong research culture with interdisciplinary teamwork and global partnerships.

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Academic Qualification

• Must hold a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

✅ English Proficiency

• Valid test scores in one of the following:

  • TOEFL: Minimum score of 61 (Internet-Based Test).

  • IELTS: Minimum score of 6.

  • STEP: Minimum score of 85.

• A waiver may apply if the Master’s degree was earned in certain English-speaking countries.

✅ Standardized Testing

• GRE General Test is encouraged but not mandatory unless specified by the program.

✅ Interview Process

• Applicants may need to complete a virtual or in-person interview.

🔆 Required Documents
✅ Two recommendation letters.
✅ Updated CV.
✅ Proof of recent publication or patent (if available).
✅ Personal statement explaining academic and career goals.

🔆 How to Apply
✅ The application process is fully online.

1. Visit the official KSU application portal.

2. Fill out the required forms and upload all necessary documents.

3. Submit the application before the deadline.

🔆 Deadline
✅ Last Date to Apply: May 15, 2025.

🔆 Available Study Fields at KSU
✅ Engineering
✅ Health and Medical Sciences
✅ Basic and Applied Sciences
✅ Computer Sciences

🔆 University Overview

• Established in 1957, KSU is Saudi Arabia’s first and most prestigious university.

• The initiative allows students to commence their studies in Fall 2025 (August) or Winter 2026 (January).