Saudi Arabia has announced 700 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students, enabling them to study in the top 25 universities across the kingdom,.
The embassy of Riyadh announced in a notification that the kingdom would provide 700 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students to study for Diploma, Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs in 25 universities across Saudi Arabia.
“Previously the number of scholarships was 600, which has now been increased to 700,” the embassy statement said in a notification, according to Pakistan’s state-run media APP.
Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has asked all principals, educational heads to share the scholarships details and information among senior students (11 and 12 grades and O and A Level) of their respective schools and also arrange to place on the notice boards/school gates for the information of parents as well.
How to Apply?
To apply for these scholarships, both Pakistani students residing in Pakistan and legal residents in the Kingdom can do so through the university’s unified online website at https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa
Almost 75% of the scholarships will be awarded to students from Pakistan, while the remaining 25 percent will be granted to Pakistani students residing in the Kingdom.
You can find additional information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and scholarship benefits here.
Top Universities in Saudi Arabia
With one of the fastest-growing higher education systems in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia offers a number of world-class institutions. Saudi universities are especially well-renowned for oil and gas engineering degree programs.
Here is a list of top universities according to World University Rankings 2024:
- King Abdulaziz University
- King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
- King Saud University
- Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
- Umm Al-Qura University
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
- Alfaisal University
- King Khalid University
- Jouf University