King Saud University PhD Initiative 2025/2026 – Fully Funded in Saudi Arabia

🌐 Fields of Study

• Computer Sciences

• Engineering

• Basic & Applied Sciences

• Health & Medical Sciences

🎯 Level: PhD

📍 Country: Saudi Arabia

✅ Eligibility

🌍 Open to applicants from all nationalities.
🎓 Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
🗣️ English Proficiency Required:

• TOEFL (minimum 61 iBT), IELTS (minimum 6), or STEP (minimum 85).

• Exemption: If the Master’s degree was obtained from an accredited institution in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
  📊 GRE General Test is preferred but not mandatory (except if required by the program).

📄 Required Documents

• Master’s certificates and transcripts.

• Official English test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP only.

  • IELTS Institution Code: 147080

  • TOEFL Institution Code: 7498

• Updated CV, preferably with recent publications or patents.

• Statement of Purpose.

• Two letters of recommendation.

• A personal interview (online or in person) may be required.

• Additional program-specific requirements may apply (available after registration on the online portal).

🔗 Application Link: Click here to apply
🗓️ Deadline: May 15, 2025

🏛️ Organized by: King Saud University (KSU)

🎁 Scholarship Coverage

🎓 Full tuition fee coverage.
💰 Monthly stipend: SAR 54,000/year (~USD 14,400).
🏡 Free on-campus accommodation.
🏥 Full health insurance at KSU hospitals.
✈️ Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh.
💼 Part-time work opportunities may be available.
🌍 Post-graduation employment eligibility in Saudi Arabia for up to 1 year.