King Abdulaziz University Postgraduate Scholarships In Saudi Arabia

The KAU Postgraduate Scholarships are for Masters and Doctoral study in the faculties of Science; Engineering; Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture; Marine Science; Environmental Design; and Computing & Information Technology.

1. The Applicant’s age doesn’t exceed (35) years For PhD, and (30) years for Masters.
2. The Applicant must have a university degree from an accredited college or university and should have a degree with “very good” at least.
3. An approved exam in English is required for applicant whose first language is not English. The approved exams and minimum required scores are listed below:

   Exams	Scores
   TOEFL (PBT)	500
   TOEFL (CBT)	173
   TOEFL (IBT)	61
   IELTS	5

   (Please note that exams are valid for 2 years from date of exam)

4. He must have a record of good Conduct and must be medically fit.
5. He must not have been dismissed from any university in the kingdom.

Eligible Countries

Male citizens of ALL countries (EXCEPT Saudi Arabia)

1). Disciplines Available for Ph.D:

a). Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY, STATISTICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES

b). Faculty of Engineering
CIVIL ENGINEERING, THERMAL ENGINEERING AND DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

c). Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MAN

d). Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY

e). Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

f). Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE

2). Disciplines available for M.Sc:

a). Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES

b). Faculty of Engineering
THERMAL ENGINEERING AND DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING,ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, MEDICAL ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

c). Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MAN

d). Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY

e). Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING, Architecture

f). Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION SYSTEM

1. A monthly bursary of SR 1,900
2. A preparation allowance when coming for the first time of SR 1,800.
3. The candidate would receive the health care.
4. Providing an accommodation and facilities.
5. Subsidized meals can be provided for the candidate.
6. A total sum of SR 4,000 for PhD, and SR 3.000 for masters’ allowance for printing the thesis.
7. An allowance of SR 2,700 for shipping books (when graduated).
8. Providing the candidate with a two-way ticket annually.

How to Apply

International students should submit the online application. In addition, they must submit all required documents.

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum vitae for the applicant.
2. Statement of purpose must be in English for all programs except in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.
3. A copy of graduation certificate (certified from Saudi Embassy).
4. A copy of transcript (certified from Saudi Embassy).
5. Recommendation letters should be submitted from two of his former professors.
6. A copy of a valid passport at least one year.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) to read the instructions, admission requirements, required documents and transcripts, deadlines and more for your program choices before beginning your application