Name of the Event: King Saud University Initiative
Place: King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh
Last Date of Application: 15 May 2025
Link to Apply:
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. It has been approved by the KSU Board of Directors and comes as a strategic step towards attracting exceptional academic and research competencies within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030, which targets to develop higher education and enhance scientific research as essential components to support sustainable development.
Scope of the Initiative:
The initiative aims to attract highly talented and distinguished students, locally and globally, who have exceptional academic and research achievements, to pursue a Ph.D. degree in selected programs offered by KSU. This initiative comes in line with KSU's transformation to be a world-class university.
Eligibility 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) 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
Two letters of recommendation
Curriculum Vitae (CV), with 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).
Scholarship Benefits:
All eligible full-time students will be granted the following benefits under the Initiative, which provides support throughout their PhD studies (for 3 years). These benefits include-
Full tuition support
Monthly living allowance [a total of 54,000 ($ 14,400) annually]
On-campus Housing
Comprehensive health coverage at the university hospitals
Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh
Part-time work opportunities might be available
Eligibility to work in KSA for up to one year after graduation
Study Subjects:
The initiative gives opportunities for exceptionally talented students to pursue their PhD in a setting of academic and research environment. KSU has a variety of PhD programs in the following fields of study-
Computer Sciences
Engineering
Basic and Applied Sciences
Health and Medical Sciences
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - dgs_si@ksu.edu.sa
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