{"id":62053,"date":"2024-07-11T18:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=62053"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:45:37","slug":"top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Universities in Saudi Arabia: QS 2027 Rankings, Fees, and Scholarships for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>KFUPM ranks 63rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Saudi Arabia&#8217;s best-ever result.<\/li>\n\n    <li>King Saud University jumped to 107th globally in the same edition, up sharply from last year.<\/li>\n\n    <li>KAUST gives every admitted student a full fellowship covering tuition, housing, and a stipend.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian students pay Saudi tuition in SAR, converted here at Rs.25.56 per riyal.<\/li>\n\n    <li>MBBS in Saudi Arabia for Indian students costs roughly Rs.25 to 45 lakh for the full program.<\/li>\n\n    <li>King Abdulaziz University is the Kingdom&#8217;s largest university, with over 117,000 students.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    ? Best for: Students weighing Saudi Arabia&#8217;s top universities on rank, cost, and scholarship options\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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Arabia: How They Rank in QS 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#Profiles_of_the_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\" title=\"Profiles of the Top Universities in Saudi Arabia\">Profiles of the Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia_Which_One_Is_Actually_Best_for_You\" title=\"Top Universities in Saudi Arabia: Which One Is Actually Best for You?\">Top Universities in Saudi Arabia: Which One Is Actually Best for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#Tuition_Fees_Cost_of_Living_and_Scholarships_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, and Scholarships for Indian Students\">Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, and Scholarships for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#MBBS_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Indian_Students_Fees_and_Recognition\" title=\"MBBS in Saudi Arabia for Indian Students: Fees and Recognition\">MBBS in Saudi Arabia for Indian Students: Fees and Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#Visa_and_Admission_Process_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Visa and Admission Process for Indian Students\">Visa and Admission Process for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#When_to_Apply_Intake_Calendar_for_Saudi_Arabian_Universities\" title=\"When to Apply: Intake Calendar for Saudi Arabian Universities\">When to Apply: Intake Calendar for Saudi Arabian Universities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#3_Key_Takeaways_on_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\" title=\"3 Key Takeaways on Top Universities in Saudi Arabia\">3 Key Takeaways on Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Saudi Arabia\">Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bedcd93\" id=\"strong-top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-how-they-rank-in-qs-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"bedcd93\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia_How_They_Rank_in_QS_2027\"><\/span><strong>Top Universities in Saudi Arabia: How They Rank in QS 2027<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QS put out its 2027 World University Rankings back in June 2026, and honestly, <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Arabia<\/a> had a year worth talking about. Twenty-two Saudi universities made the cut this time, and KFUPM pulled off something no Arab university had done before: holding a spot in the global top 100 for a second year in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re researching top universities in Saudi Arabia right now, this ranking is the table that actually matters, not last year&#8217;s numbers still floating around most guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>QS World Rank 2027<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tuition Fee<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Popular Courses<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfupm.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)<\/a><\/td><td>63<\/td><td>Rs.8.18L &#8211; 13.09L (total)<\/td><td>Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, MBA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ksu.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Saud University (KSU)<\/a><\/td><td>107<\/td><td>Rs.26.38L (total)<\/td><td>Computer Science, Agricultural Sciences, Law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/kau.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Abdulaziz University (KAU)<\/a><\/td><td>200<\/td><td>Rs.4.09L per year<\/td><td>Law, Engineering, Medicine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmu.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)<\/a><\/td><td>421<\/td><td>Rs.15.34L &#8211; 20.45L (total)<\/td><td>Business, Information Technology, Engineering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iau.edu.sa\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)<\/a><\/td><td>474<\/td><td>Rs.2.35L per year<\/td><td>Health Sciences, Nursing, Engineering<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.25.56 per SAR (as of September 16, 2026).<\/em> <em>Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2618524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa.gov.sa\/en\/N2618524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Press Agency, official government release<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KAUST doesn&#8217;t appear on this list because it&#8217;s a graduate-only research university and sits outside QS&#8217;s undergraduate-weighted methodology. That doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s a weaker choice. In the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2027 rankings,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaust.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaust.edu.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAUST<\/a> holds #103 worldwide, and it has topped the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings for three years running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students see KFUPM&#8217;s rank and assume getting in is straightforward. It isn&#8217;t for international undergraduates. Most first-year seats go to Saudi nationals, so check actual international admit numbers before building a plan around one ranking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e919ab0\" id=\"strong-profiles-of-the-top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-strong\" data-block-id=\"e919ab0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profiles_of_the_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span><strong>Profiles of the Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these top universities in Saudi Arabia plays a different role in the country&#8217;s higher education system, so here&#8217;s where each one sits, what it&#8217;s known for, and whether it&#8217;s realistically budget-friendly before you look at specific programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4060c88\" id=\"strong-king-fahd-university-of-petroleum-and-minerals-kfupm-dhahran-strong\" data-block-id=\"4060c88\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kingdom&#8217;s top-ranked university, built around engineering and applied sciences. It charges tuition for international students, so it isn&#8217;t the cheapest option, but the ranking jump justifies the cost for engineering-focused applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs:<\/strong> Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, MBA, Data Science &amp; Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements:<\/strong> Bachelor&#8217;s degree with GPA 2.5\/4.0 or higher, two letters of recommendation, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 69, GRE quantitative score for some Computer Science tracks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0106fff\" id=\"strong-king-abdullah-university-of-science-and-technology-kaust-thuwal-strong\" data-block-id=\"0106fff\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A graduate-only research university on the Red Sea coast. It&#8217;s effectively free once admitted, since every Master&#8217;s and PhD student receives full funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs:<\/strong> AI and Computer Science, Materials Science, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Environmental Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree with GPA 3.0\/4.0 or higher, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 81, three recommendation letters, no separate entrance exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Most applicants assume KAUST is only for hardcore engineers, so they crowd into Computer Science and AI. Environmental Science and the water and food security tracks get fewer international applications, worth a look for the same fellowship with less competition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-24dbc30\" id=\"strong-king-saud-university-ksu-riyadh-strong\" data-block-id=\"24dbc30\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oldest university in the Kingdom, founded in 1957, and this year&#8217;s biggest riser. Fees run higher for a full program here than at KAU or IAU, so budget accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs: <\/strong>Computer Science, Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Public Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree with GPA 2.75\/5.0 or higher, two letters of recommendation, IELTS or TOEFL score as per program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-00b3d20\" id=\"strong-king-abdulaziz-university-kau-jeddah-strong\" data-block-id=\"00b3d20\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the largest university in Saudi Arabia by enrollment and offers one of the widest program ranges in the country. It&#8217;s also one of the more affordable public options on a per-year basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs:<\/strong> Law, Industrial Engineering, MBA, Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree, valid passport copy, two letters of recommendation, SOP, IELTS or TOEFL score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e29dd3e\" id=\"strong-imam-abdulrahman-bin-faisal-university-iau-dammam-strong\" data-block-id=\"e29dd3e\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for health sciences and medicine, with dedicated support services for international students. It&#8217;s the most budget-friendly of the public universities on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs:<\/strong> Clinical Nursing, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree with GPA 3.0\/4.0 or higher, under 30 years of age for Master&#8217;s applicants, two letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4c515f7\" id=\"strong-prince-mohammad-bin-fahd-university-pmu-al-khobar-strong\" data-block-id=\"4c515f7\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A private university with smaller class sizes and a strong business and IT focus. Fees sit above the public universities but below KFUPM&#8217;s total cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular programs: <\/strong>Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry requirements:<\/strong> Bachelor&#8217;s degree with GPA 2.5\/4.0 or higher, valid passport and national ID copy, IELTS 6.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2688367\" id=\"strong-top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-which-one-is-actually-best-for-you-strong\" data-block-id=\"2688367\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia_Which_One_Is_Actually_Best_for_You\"><\/span><strong>Top Universities in Saudi Arabia: Which One Is Actually Best for You?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Which is the best university in Saudi Arabia&#8221; doesn&#8217;t have one answer, because the strongest choice among the top universities in Saudi Arabia depends entirely on what you&#8217;re studying. Here&#8217;s how the leading universities in Saudi Arabia actually stack up by subject:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>What You&#8217;re Looking For<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best University<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Why<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Overall global ranking<\/td><td>KFUPM<\/td><td>Highest-ranked Arab university, #63 globally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best AI university in Saudi Arabia<\/td><td>KAUST<\/td><td>Dedicated AI research mission, fully funded fellowships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best architecture universities in Saudi Arabia<\/td><td>KFUPM<\/td><td>Top-ranked nationally for architecture and built environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best agriculture university in Saudi Arabia<\/td><td>King Saud University<\/td><td>Ranked best in the Kingdom for agricultural sciences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest university in Saudi Arabia<\/td><td>King Abdulaziz University<\/td><td>Over 117,000 students, the largest enrollment nationally<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and management<\/td><td>KFUPM and King Saud University<\/td><td>Both run established, internationally accredited business programs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/subject-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/subject-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QS World University Rankings by Subject<\/a><\/u>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaust.edu.sa\/en\/news\/kaust-world-top-100-eight-subjects-saudi-arabia-leads-four\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaust.edu.sa\/en\/news\/kaust-world-top-100-eight-subjects-saudi-arabia-leads-four\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAUST official rankings page<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your priority is research depth over undergraduate rankings, KAUST is worth a closer look even though it won&#8217;t show up in the ranking table above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e886f14\" id=\"strong-tuition-fees-cost-of-living-and-scholarships-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"e886f14\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuition_Fees_Cost_of_Living_and_Scholarships_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, and Scholarships for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cost is usually the deciding factor once rankings are settled for the top universities in Saudi Arabia, so here&#8217;s tuition, living costs, and scholarships broken into three separate tables so nothing gets buried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-24de80e\" id=\"strong-1-tuition-fees-strong\" data-block-id=\"24de80e\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>1. Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than repeating the same per-university numbers from the ranking table above, here&#8217;s how cost actually breaks down by the type of university you&#8217;re choosing between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>University Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Approx. Fee (SAR\/year)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Approx. Fee (INR\/year)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Public universities<\/td><td>KSU, KAU, IAU<\/td><td>8,000 &#8211; 26,000<\/td><td>Rs.2.04L &#8211; Rs.6.65L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private universities<\/td><td>PMU, Alfaisal<\/td><td>20,000 &#8211; 27,000<\/td><td>Rs.5.11L &#8211; Rs.6.90L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fully funded research universities<\/td><td>KAUST, KFUPM (graduate scholarship track)<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>Rs.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.25.56 per SAR (as of September 16, 2026). Confirm exact figures with each university directly, since fees vary by program and change year to year.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83f6dcd\" id=\"strong-2-cost-of-living-strong\" data-block-id=\"83f6dcd\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>2. Cost of Living<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most international students share campus or off-campus housing rather than renting a full 1-bedroom apartment alone, which typically brings the real monthly cost well below the market rate shown here. Riyadh is still one of the more affordable Gulf capitals to live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Expense (Monthly)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>SAR<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>INR<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1-bedroom rent, outside the city centre<\/td><td>3,120<\/td><td>Rs.79,747<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic utilities<\/td><td>380<\/td><td>Rs.9,713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile and internet<\/td><td>387<\/td><td>Rs.9,892<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public transport pass<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>Rs.3,578<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Groceries, dining, and other essentials<\/td><td>2,479<\/td><td>Rs.63,369<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used: <\/em><\/strong><em>Rs.25.56 per SAR (as of September 16, 2026).<\/em> <em>Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><br><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Riyadh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Riyadh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numbeo, Cost of Living in Riyadh, updated September 2026<\/a><\/u>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Students budgeting off the Numbeo single-person figure often overshoot, since it assumes a private 1-bedroom rental. Most scholarship students land in university-arranged shared housing at a fraction of that rent, so get the real accommodation cost from your university before finalizing a budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>For a full monthly budget breakdown, check our blog on<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> the <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cost of living in Saudi Arabia for Indian students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-067fe4d\" id=\"strong-3-scholarships-strong\" data-block-id=\"067fe4d\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>3. Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Benefit<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.kaust.edu.sa\/fees-funding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAUST Fellowship<\/a><\/td><td>University-specific<\/td><td>Full tuition, housing, and stipend for every admitted student<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/kau.edu.sa\/en\/page\/international-student-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Abdulaziz University International Student Scholarships<\/a><\/td><td>University-specific<\/td><td>Tuition, accommodation, and living expenses covered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfupm.edu.sa\/study\/international-students\/fees-and-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KFUPM Graduate Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>University-specific<\/td><td>Free tuition, monthly stipend, on-campus housing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/studyinsaudi.sa\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study in Saudi Scholarships (Ministry of Education)<\/a><\/td><td>Government-wide, common<\/td><td>Fully or partially funded seats across 27 public universities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9aa228b\" id=\"strong-mbbs-in-saudi-arabia-for-indian-students-fees-and-recognition-strong\" data-block-id=\"9aa228b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBBS_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Indian_Students_Fees_and_Recognition\"><\/span><strong>MBBS in Saudi Arabia for Indian Students: Fees and Recognition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MBBS in Saudi Arabia for Indian students is worth serious consideration if English-medium medical training and modern clinical infrastructure matter to you, and several of the top universities in Saudi Arabia now offer it. The catch is that you can&#8217;t figure out the recognition process after the fact, so understand it before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universities offering MBBS to international students:<\/strong> King Saud University, King Abdulaziz University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, and Alfaisal University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate total fee:<\/strong> Rs.25 to 45 lakh for the full 5- to 6-year program, covering tuition and hostel. Confirm the exact figure with each university directly, since it varies by institution and intake year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEET requirement:<\/strong> Indian students generally need a valid NEET qualification before applying, and it&#8217;s required later for practicing in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition path:<\/strong> The National Medical Commission recognizes degrees from universities approved by Saudi Arabia&#8217;s own regulator, the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. After returning to India, graduates must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, or NExT before they can practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If MBBS is genuinely your plan rather than just one option among several, treat this process as a starting point and verify NMC&#8217;s current foreign medical graduate rules directly before applying anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Confirming SCFHS approval isn&#8217;t the end of the check. A few colleges pause or shrink their international MBBS intake for a given year without much notice, so confirm the program is actually open for your target intake, not just that the university has approval in general.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Medical Commission, India<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>,<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/scfhs.org.sa\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/scfhs.org.sa\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Commission for Health Specialties<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0e83c0f\" id=\"strong-visa-and-admission-process-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"0e83c0f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_and_Admission_Process_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Visa and Admission Process for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve chosen a university from this list, the practical steps are largely the same for all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Step<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What It Involves<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Apply through Study in Saudi or the university&#8217;s own portal<\/td><td>Submit <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/academic-transcript-certificates-meaning-sample-university-colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcripts<\/a>, passport copy, and English proficiency scores<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Receive admission and scholarship letter (if applicable)<\/td><td>Needed before visa application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apply for a student visa<\/td><td>Through the Saudi embassy or consulate in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Complete a medical exam<\/td><td>Required for all student visa applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Travel and register for an Iqama<\/td><td>Residence permit issued after arrival<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dab7e93\" id=\"strong-documents-required-strong\" data-block-id=\"dab7e93\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Document<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Passport<\/td><td>Valid for at least six months, with two blank pages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic transcripts<\/td><td>Original and attested Class 10, Class 12, and any prior degree certificates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical fitness certificate<\/td><td>Issued by an approved medical centre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Police clearance certificate<\/td><td>Confirms no criminal record<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Photographs<\/td><td>Passport-sized, meeting Saudi visa specifications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency scores<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/practice-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/html-sitemap\/toefl-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a>, as required by the program<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of funds or scholarship letter<\/td><td>Shows financial means or confirms scholarship award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission or acceptance letter<\/td><td>Issued by the university<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Document attestation through the Saudi Cultural Mission is usually the slowest part of this process, not the visa itself. Start attesting transcripts as soon as you have an admission letter, not after your visa appointment is booked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-31de2c4\" id=\"strong-when-to-apply-intake-calendar-for-saudi-arabian-universities-strong\" data-block-id=\"31de2c4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Apply_Intake_Calendar_for_Saudi_Arabian_Universities\"><\/span><strong>When to Apply: Intake Calendar for Saudi Arabian Universities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall is the main intake at nearly every Saudi university, since it carries the widest program choice and most of the scholarship seats among top universities in Saudi Arabia. Spring exists but with fewer options, so plan around Fall unless a specific program only opens in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the realistic calendar if you&#8217;re targeting Fall 2027 admission, the next full cycle ahead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to Do<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>October &#8211; December 2026<\/td><td>Shortlist universities, take IELTS or TOEFL, and request transcripts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>January &#8211; February 2027<\/td><td>Applications open on Study in Saudi and individual university portals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>February &#8211; April 2027<\/td><td>Main application window for Fall 2027 intake closes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>April &#8211; June 2027<\/td><td>Admission and scholarship decisions released<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>June &#8211; July 2027<\/td><td>Visa application, medical exam, document attestation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August 2027<\/td><td>Visa issuance and travel arrangements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September 2027<\/td><td>Fall 2027 semester begins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-237511a\" id=\"strong-3-key-takeaways-on-top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-strong\" data-block-id=\"237511a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Takeaways_on_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span><strong>3 Key Takeaways on Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. This year&#8217;s rankings actually moved, so throw out anything quoting old numbers.<\/strong> KFUPM and King Saud University both climbed hard in QS 2027. If a guide you&#8217;re reading still has KFUPM outside the top 100 or King Saud below 140, it hasn&#8217;t been touched since last year, and you should treat the rest of it with suspicion too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Don&#8217;t write off KAUST just because it&#8217;s missing from the ranking table.<\/strong> It sits out of QS entirely since it&#8217;s graduate-only, but full funding for every student and a genuine research reputation make it worth a serious look, especially if AI or a PhD is where you&#8217;re headed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. MBBS is a real path here, but the recognition steps aren&#8217;t optional.<\/strong> NEET before you go and FMGE or NExT after you return are both non-negotiable if practicing in India is the plan, so build that into your decision now rather than after enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Middle East counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Saudi Arabia admissions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have questions about applying to top universities in Saudi Arabia?<\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-14040d4\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-strong\" data-block-id=\"14040d4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Top_Universities_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About Top Universities in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558876767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which is the best university in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>KFUPM currently holds that title among top universities in Saudi Arabia by global ranking, sitting at 63rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027. But &#8220;best&#8221; really depends on your field. If research and full funding matter more to you than an undergraduate-focused rank, KAUST is arguably a stronger pick despite not appearing on the QS list at all.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558879327\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the biggest university in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, with more than 117,000 students enrolled. It also runs one of the widest program catalogs in the country, so size comes with genuine breadth of choice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558880326\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is there a cheapest university in Saudi Arabia for international students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not really one specific answer. Public Saudi universities charge little to nothing for students admitted through Ministry of Education scholarship channels, so the honest route to low cost is a scholarship seat rather than hunting for the single lowest sticker price.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558881228\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the best AI university in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>KAUST, without much competition. Its research mission is explicitly built around AI alongside water, food, energy, and health, and it backs that with full funding for every graduate student it admits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558882247\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does MBBS in Saudi Arabia cost for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Expect somewhere in the Rs.25 to 45 lakh range for the complete program, tuition and hostel included. That figure moves depending on the university, so always check the current fee schedule directly with your shortlisted college.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558883751\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do Indian students need NEET for MBBS in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, in almost every case. NEET qualification is expected before you apply, and it stays relevant later since you&#8217;ll need it to sit for India&#8217;s licensing exams after you return.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558884801\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are top universities in Saudi Arabia good for engineering?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>KFUPM in particular, yes. It&#8217;s built its global reputation on engineering, petroleum studies, and applied sciences, and its recent QS climb has been driven partly by expansion into semiconductor design and quantum computing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1789558885901\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can Indian students get scholarships at universities in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You&#8217;ve got two real routes here: apply directly through a university&#8217;s own scholarship office, or go through the Ministry of Education&#8217;s Study in Saudi platform, which spreads funded seats across 27 public universities. Most students end up trying both at once rather than picking one path.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\u26a1 Quick Read KFUPM ranks 63rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027, Saudi Arabia&#8217;s best-ever result. King Saud University jumped to 107th globally in the same edition, up sharply from last year. KAUST gives every admitted student a full fellowship covering tuition, housing, and a stipend. 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