King Saud University scholarships are grants open for internal (International students living inside the Saudi Kingdom) and external (international students living outside the Saudi Kingdom). The scholarships also cover other financial aid from King Saud University.

The above benefits are available to students living within and outside the country in which this great citadel of knowledge is situated. The financial aid office of King Saud University primarily deals with international scholarships.

King Saud University, Riyadh formally known as Riyadh University has been in existence since 1957. Undeniably, it is the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The university was established that year to service the deficit of workers in Saudi Arabia. In 1982, changing of name idea for KSU is suggested and implemented by naming it King Saud University.



King Saud University scholarship covers a wide range of grants and internships for international students. In addition to university-sponsored scholarships, there are numerous other corporations, foundations, trusts, and organizations that provide scholarships for international students.

King Saud University Ranking

You will find the King Saud University’s ranking according to the last QS World Ranking in the below table:

University NameKing Saud University
CountryRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
KSU AddressP.O. Box 2425, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
World Rank#277
Arab Region Rank#6
Academic Reputation32
International Faculty Ratio96.3
International Students Ratio17

About the Scholarship – Brief Description

CountryKingdom of Saudi Arabia
HostKing Saud University
Degree LevelDiploma
Available Course(s)Arabic Language
Eligible CountriesAll Countries (International Students)
Fund TypeFully Funded
Starting DateMay 16, 2022
Application DeadlineAugust 13, 2022

Available Program/Degree Level at the Moment

Scholarship opportunities for international students at King Saud University are available at various degree levels. It runs various degree levels. The King Saud University scholarships degree levels include the following:

  • Diploma in different majors
  • Undergraduate Courses
  • Master’s Degree Program, and;
  • Ph.D. Programs in Arabic courses and other faculties of study

The only scholarship open for international students at King Saud University, for now, is a Diploma in the Arabic Language for Non-Native Speakers. Interested individuals can apply within now and the deadline date.

KSU Scholarship Eligibility

You need to learn more about the scholarship limitation and eligibility criteria before sending an admission request to the scholarship department of KSU. This is very important before submitting an application. Admission requirements for the King Saud University Scholarship (Diploma program) at King Saud University are the following:

  • The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent from outside the Saudi Kingdom
  • The applicant must have a high school graduation degree of not less than credit/very good
  • The student must have not previously studied in a similar program in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, otherwise, such an application will not consider for admission.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • The maximum age of the applicant must not exceed twenty-five (25) years old.
  • Female applicants must have a (close family member) residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to apply for the scholarship.

Documents Requirements

To become a student of King Saud University and to study for the Arabic Langage Diploma, each applicant must have some paper documents. The documents must be well-scanned and must be clean and neat before uploading them to the application portal KSU.

Below are the documents required for the King Saud University scholarship. The documents must be attached to the application:

  • International Passport
  • High School Certificate
  • High School Transcript
  • Personal Passport Photograph, and;
  • the Testimonial

If you have all the above documents and meet the eligibility criteria, you are free to apply for the scholarship.

Note: having all the required documents and passing the eligibility criteria stage does not guarantee admission. Why? The reason behind it is that the King Saud University scholarships are very competitive, and only lucky students are considered for the scholarship.



How To Apply for King Saud University Scholarship

You can apply for the King Saud University Scholarship at Arabic Linguistics Department to study for a Diploma in the Arabic Language for non-native speakers if you qualify with the required eligibility criteria as well as the required documents. You can apply here.

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