Bachelorscholarships
KAU Scholarship for Bachelor
about the university
King Abdulaziz University bears the name of the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz, may he rest in peace. The establishment of this university was in the year 1387 AH / 1967 as a private university, aiming to spread higher education in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the efforts of the loyal people of this country, the dream turned into reality.
Study advantages
The university provides its international students with many privileges, including: the payment of a monthly stipend, payment of a processing allowance upon the arrival of the scholarship student, health care for the student, the provision of housing and appropriate scientific, social, cultural and training care, the provision of discounted meals, a flat stipend instead of printing the scientific thesis for postgraduate students Graduation allowance reward for shipping books, disbursement of travel tickets (round trip – for the student only) to his country annually.
Terms and Conditions for External Scholarship:
- 1.The student must be of good conduct and behavior.
- 2.The student must pledge to abide by the rules and regulation of university.
- 3.The student must be medically fit.
- 4.Must hold higher secondary school certificate or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
- 5.Must be committed to full time study (for those students attending morning session).
- 6.Should not exceed three years from the date of receiving the higher secondary school certificate.
- 7.The age for undergraduates should not be less than 17 years or more than 25 years.
- 8.The student should not be dismissed from any one of the universities for any reason.
- 9.The student must not receive scholarship from other universities in the Kingdom.
- 10.Female students must be accompanied by a male guardian (Mahram) who should be either on scholarship or a resident of Kingdom holding a valid residence permit (Iqama).
- 11.Good command of written and spoken arabic is a pre condition for joining the BA programme
External Scholarship Application Procedure:
- 1.The student must apply through the university website (Scholarship Gateway) or through the Embassy / Consulate of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in their respective countries.
- 2.The student information is verified for its accuracy.
- 3.The information is submitted to the Ministry for approval and acceptance.
- 4.The student will be notified to visit Embassy of Kingdom for attestation of documents.
- 5.The visa is issued to the student in order to complete the necessary formalities for travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Benefits of Scholarship:
- 1.The student enjoys all benefits that are provided to university students like sports activities, university trips and socio-cultural activities.
- 2.Offer subsidized meals.
- 3.Suitable accommodation and appropriate scientific, social, cultural care and guidance.
- 4.Two way ticket for student only at the end of each academic year as per the rules.
- 5.Monthly stipend.
- 6.Two month stipend upon arrival as preparation allowance.
- 7.Distinction allowance for outstanding students.
- 8.Three month stipend as graduation allowance for shipment of books.
- 9.Avail university sport facilities.
- 10.Health care facilities for the student.
General Scholarship Rules:
- 1.The existing regulations in the Kingdom denounce extremism and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
- 2. The residency law of Kingdom applies to scholarship student and therefore must adhere to it.
- 3. The students will be under university sponsorship during scholarship and the university is responsible for them throughout their stay.
- 4. The student can apply for family visa according to the applicable rules and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- 5. It is mandatory that the travel documents/passport available with the student should allow them to return back to the country from where these documents are obtained without any terms and conditions.
- 6.No students on scholarship has the right to transfer from one university to another.
- 7. If the external scholarship student postpones the study or withdraws and in case the university desires to bring back the student then the university will contact the Ministry of External Affairs to allow the student to continue further study.
- 8.It is prohibited for student on scholarship to work for companies, institutions or individuals during the course of study.
End of Scholarship:
- 1.The external scholarship student should leave the Kingdom after completing the studies within a period not exceeding three months from the completion date.
- 2.If the actual duration of scholarship program ends then it is not permissible to extend duration more than half period the required to complete the program .
Deadline:
This scholarship is repeated every year, and registration ends every year on July 25, make sure that you are ready to register before this date.
Undergraduate Programs
| Faculty | Available Programs |
| Arts and Humanities | Arabic Language and LiteratureEnglish LanguageFrench LanguageGeography, Urban Planning, Resources and Regional Development, Geographical Information SystemsGeography and Cartography, Environmental ScienceHistory (Tourist Guidance, History)Information ScienceIslamic Law and StudiesPsychologySociology and Social Work (Sociology, Social Work) |
| Faculty of Economics and Administration | AccountingBusiness AdministrationEconomics (Business Economy, Money and Financial Institutions, Track of Insurance)FinanceHuman Resource ManagementHealth and Hospital ManagementMarketingManagement Information SystemsPublic Administration (Public Administration General, Management and Administrative Development)Political Science (Global Political Economy) Male students only |
| Faculty of Law | Systems |
| Faculty of Science | BiochemistryBiology (Animal, Microbiology, Botany, Genomic and Biotechnology)ChemistryMathematics/AstronomyMathematicsPhysics/AstronomyPhysicsStatisticsMedical Physics |
| Faculty | Available Specializations |
| Faculty of Communication and Media | Media (Public Relations, Journalism, Drama and Criticism of Radio and TV.) |
| Environmental Designs | ArchitectureLandscape ArchitectureUrban and Regional PlanningGeomatics |
| Faculty of Marine Sciences | Marine Biology (Marine Environment, Fisheries, Aquaculture)Marine ChemistryMarine GeologyMarine Physics |
| Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture | Arid Land Agriculture (Renewal Natural Resources – Arid Land Agriculture/ general)Environmental Sciences (Environmental Sciences, Environmental Health)Water Resources Sciences and ManagementMeteorology |
| Faculty of Engineering | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical Engineering (Computer Program, Electronics and Communications Program, Power and Mechanics Program, Biomedical Program) Male and female studentsIndustrial Engineering – Male and Female StudentsMining EngineeringNuclear EngineeringNuclear Engineering (Medical Physics)Nuclear Engineering (Radiation Protection)Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering, Production and Mechanical Systems Design, Thermal Engineering and Desalination Technology) |
| Faculty of Earth Sciences | Geology (Engineering Geology and the environment)Geology (Geophysics)Geology (Hydrogeology)Geology (Mineral Resources and rocks)Geology (Petroleum Geology and sediments)Geology (Structural Geology and Remote Sensing)Geoexploration Technique |
| Faculty of Computing and Information Technology | Information TechnologyComputer ScienceInformation SystemsFaculty of Law – Diploma of Computer (Cisco) Networks |
| Faculty of Computing and Information Technology AL Faisaliah Branch | Computer ScienceInformation Technology |
| Faculty of Science – AL Faisaliah Campus | Biology (Animal, Microbiology, Botany, Genomic and Biotechnology)PhysicsChemistryStatisticsMathematicsBiochemistry |
| Faculty of Arts – AL Faisaliah Campus | Arabic LanguageIslamic StudiesGeographyHistoryEnglish Language |
| College of Art and Design Ar-Rihab Branch | Drawing and ArtsFashion DesignInterior Design |
| Maritime Studies | Marine EngineeringNautical ScienceHydrographic SurveyingPort and Marine Transportation |
| Faculty of Business Rabigh Branch | AccountingFinanceHuman Resource ManagementHealth and Hospital ManagementLawMarketingManagement Information SystemsSport Management Diploma |
| Faculty of Engineering Rabigh Branch | Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringPower and Electrical Machines EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering |
| Faculty of Computing and Information Technology Rabigh Branch | Information SystemsComputer ScienceInformation Technology |
| Arts – Rabigh & College of Sciences | Biology (Animal, Microbiology, Botany, Genomic and Biotechnology)ChemistryMathematicsPhysicsEnglish Language and Translation (Linguistics, Translation) |
| Female students only | Male students only | Male and female students |
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How to apply:
Entry Requirements
- 1. Student must be of good conduct.
- 2. Student must make full commitment to the KAU regulations and by-laws.
- 3. Student must be medically fit.
- 4. Student must have obtained a secondary school graduation certificate or equivalent from within KSA or abroad.
- 5. Regular Students attending in the morning duty must commit themselves to full time study.
- 6. The student’s secondary school graduation certificate must not be older than 3 years.
- 7. Student must not be younger than 17 years old or older than 25 years old for undergraduate level.
- 8. Student must not be dismissed from any university for any reason.
- 9. Student must not have been awarded a scholarship from a Saudi University.
- 10. A Female student must be accompanied by a relative who is within the prohibited degrees with a regular resident.
- 11. Student must be eligible for admission requirements.
