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

King Saud University Initiative 2025/26 in Saudi Arabia.

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. King Saud University offers a broad range of PhD programs in different Academic disciplines.

Financial Benefits

Full Tuition Support

On-campus Housing

Health Coverage

Relocation Support for students from outside Riyadh

Potential part-time work opportunities

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. 

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 Applications are open to apply for the King Saud University Initiative 2025/26 in Saudi Arabia. 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