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

King Saud University Initiative

Attracting talented and distinguished graduate students

The initiative aims to attract talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to study at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh.This initiative also comes at a time when demand for advanced scientific and research competencies is increasing, and the urgent need for developing effective strategies to attract brilliant minds from all over the world.

Criteria

To apply, the initiative has a set of general requirements, set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, the initiative owner, to ensure high academic standards. Further specific requirements might be required based on the selected programs, which are set by the department/program.

General Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution

English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498).

Curriculum Vitae (CV), with an evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.

A statement of purpose.

The GRE general test is preferable, but not required, unless specified by the selected program.

A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).

Eligibility 

Candidates from all the countries are eligible.

Master’s Degree: Must be from an accredited institution.

English Proficiency:

Official TOEFL (minimum 61 IBT), IELTS (minimum 6), or STEP (minimum 85) scores are required.

KSU IELTS code: 147080

KSU TOEFL code: 7498

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The King Saud University Initiative aims to attract Talented candidates from Saudi Arabia and around the world to pursue PhD programs. There is no application fee, and it is a fully funded scholarship program covering all expenses. 

Host Country: Saudi Arabia

University Name: King Saud University

Level: PhD

Scholarship Duration: 3 Years

Financial Benefits: Fully Funded

Deadline: 15th May 2025

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