{"id":84213,"date":"2026-09-22T09:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=84213"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:16:25","slug":"king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/","title":{"rendered":"King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s, and PhD in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/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>The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare, accommodation, and health insurance.<\/li>\n\n    <li><b>Monthly stipend:<\/b> SAR 850\u20131,900 (Rs.21,752\u2013Rs.48,621) depending on degree level.<\/li>\n\n    <li>No fixed global deadline; windows are announced per admission cycle.<\/li>\n\n    <li><b>Age limits:<\/b> generally under 30 for Master&#8217;s, under 35 for PhD.<\/li>\n\n    <li>English-medium option available; TOEFL 61 iBT or IELTS 5.0 required.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Separate campuses for male and female students, per Saudi regulations.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students planning a fully funded Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s, or PhD in Saudi Arabia for 2027\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_2027_Eligibility_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027 Eligibility Requirements for Indian Students\">King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027 Eligibility Requirements for Indian Students<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#English_vs_Arabic_Medium_Check_Your_Program_Before_Applying\" title=\"English vs Arabic Medium: Check Your Program Before Applying\">English vs Arabic Medium: Check Your Program Before Applying<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_KAU_Scholarship_2027\" title=\"How to Apply for the KAU Scholarship 2027\">How to Apply for the KAU Scholarship 2027<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Which_Situation_Are_You_In\" title=\"Which Situation Are You In?\">Which Situation Are You In?<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Documents_Required_for_the_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_Application_2027\" title=\"Documents Required for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Application 2027\">Documents Required for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Application 2027<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#What_to_Do_When_Your_Scholarship_Application_Hits_a_Problem\" title=\"What to Do When Your Scholarship Application Hits a Problem\">What to Do When Your Scholarship Application Hits a Problem<\/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\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#3_Takeaways_for_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_2027\" title=\"3 Takeaways for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027\">3 Takeaways for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-indian-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for Indian Students\">Frequently Asked Questions About King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship\"><\/span>What Is the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>King Abdulaziz University (KAU), founded in 1967 in Jeddah, is Saudi Arabia&#8217;s largest university with over 117,000 students and one of its most internationally active. Its International Student Scholarship, run through what KAU calls the &#8220;external scholarship&#8221; track, is a fully funded seat for non-Saudi students who are living outside the Kingdom and don&#8217;t already hold Saudi residency at the time of application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A separate &#8220;internal&#8221; track exists for non-Saudi students already residing in the Kingdom under a valid residency permit. This article focuses on the external track, which is the relevant route for Indian students applying from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/kau.edu.sa\/en\/page\/international-student-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> King Abdulaziz University: International Student Scholarships (Official)<\/a><\/u> \u00b7 <u><a href=\"https:\/\/kau.edu.sa\/en\/page\/external-scholarships-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">King Abdulaziz University: External Scholarships for International Students (Official)<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> KAU operates two separate campuses in line with Saudi regulations, one for male students and one for female students. This is a standard, real feature of Saudi higher education, not specific to KAU, but it&#8217;s worth knowing before you apply, since it affects campus facilities and day-to-day student life in ways that differ from most Indian students&#8217; expectations of a single co-ed campus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a broader look at what studying in Saudi Arabia actually involves, <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read our full guide to studying in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_Cover\"><\/span>What Does the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a genuinely comprehensive package across all three degree levels.<\/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>Component<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tuition<\/td><td>100% covered for the scholarship duration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monthly stipend<\/td><td>See breakdown by degree level below<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arrival allowance<\/td><td>One-time preparation allowance on first arrival, reported as roughly a 2-month stipend equivalent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation<\/td><td>Provided subject to availability, on the relevant gender-specific campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance<\/td><td>Free healthcare for the duration of study<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals<\/td><td>Subsidized meals available on campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Library and facilities<\/td><td>Full access to KAU&#8217;s central library and academic resources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thesis printing allowance<\/td><td>Approximately SAR 3,000 (Rs.76,770) for Master&#8217;s, SAR 4,000 (Rs.1.02L) for PhD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Book shipping allowance<\/td><td>One-time, provided upon graduation, reported as roughly a 3-month stipend equivalent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Airfare<\/td><td>Round-trip ticket to your home country, provided annually<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly stipend by degree level:<\/h4>\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>Degree Level<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Stipend (SAR)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Monthly Stipend (INR)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bachelor&#8217;s<\/td><td>Approximately SAR 850\u2013900<\/td><td>Rs.21,752\u2013Rs.23,031<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Master&#8217;s<\/td><td>Approximately SAR 900\u20131,000<\/td><td>Rs.23,031\u2013Rs.25,590<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhD<\/td><td>Approximately SAR 1,400\u20131,900<\/td><td>Rs.35,826\u2013Rs.48,621<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em>King Abdulaziz University: International Student Scholarships (Official)<\/em><br><br><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.25.59 per SAR as of September 2026. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> The annual round-trip airfare is a genuine standout compared to many other fully funded scholarships, which typically fund only one outbound and one final return ticket. An annual ticket means you can realistically visit home once a year without paying for it yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8220;Fully funded&#8221; at KAU still leaves some real costs uncovered, including personal spending beyond subsidized meals, visa-related fees, and day-to-day incidentals. Budget for these separately rather than assuming the scholarship removes every cost.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For a sense of typical monthly costs in Saudi Arabia, see <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our guide to the cost of living in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_2027_Eligibility_Requirements_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span>King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027 Eligibility Requirements for Indian Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>Requirement<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Residency status<\/td><td>Must reside outside Saudi Arabia and not hold Saudi residency at the time of application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic qualification<\/td><td>Recognized degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum grade of &#8220;Very Good&#8221; or equivalent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age limit<\/td><td>Generally under 30 for Master&#8217;s, under 35 for PhD; Bachelor&#8217;s applicants are typically expected to be considerably younger (around 25 in some cycles)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conduct and health<\/td><td>Good conduct record and medical fitness, confirmed by certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prior institutional history<\/td><td>Must not have been dismissed from any educational institution in Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic references<\/a><\/td><td>Two academic recommendation letters from previous instructors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other scholarships<\/td><td>Must not currently hold another Saudi government scholarship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency (English-medium programs)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> 61 iBT (173 CBT \/ 500 PBT) or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS <\/a>5.0, or equivalent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arabic proficiency (Arabic-medium programs)<\/td><td>Assessed through the application process; required for programs taught in Arabic<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em>King Abdulaziz University: International Student Scholarships (Official)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Age limit figures for KAU vary somewhat across different sources and admission cycles; some cite slightly different cutoffs for older cycles. The under-30 (Master&#8217;s) and under-35 (PhD) figures above are the most consistently reported and independently confirmed across multiple current sources, but you should confirm the exact figure for your specific intended cycle directly with KAU or the Study in Saudi portal before investing significant application time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Related reading: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Universities in Saudi Arabia for International Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>The TOEFL 61 \/ IELTS 5.0 threshold is notably lower than what most Western scholarships require, which is sometimes IELTS 6.5 or higher. If your English scores fall short of UK or European scholarship thresholds but you&#8217;re genuinely academically strong, KAU&#8217;s language bar is far more achievable, provided the specific program you want is taught in English rather than Arabic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_vs_Arabic_Medium_Check_Your_Program_Before_Applying\"><\/span>English vs Arabic Medium: Check Your Program Before Applying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some other Gulf and Arab academic institutions where nearly everything runs in Arabic, KAU genuinely offers a meaningful number of English-medium programs, particularly in science, engineering, and medicine. Islamic studies and several humanities programs, however, remain primarily Arabic-medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters because the scholarship&#8217;s language requirement changes entirely depending on which track your intended program falls into. An English-medium STEM program only requires the TOEFL\/IELTS thresholds above. An Arabic-medium program requires demonstrated Arabic proficiency, assessed as part of your application, regardless of your English test scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaladmissions.com\/scholarship\/king-abdulaziz-university-scholarship-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> King Abdulaziz University Scholarship: Global Admissions<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Don&#8217;t assume your field is automatically English-medium just because it&#8217;s a common international subject. Confirm the language of instruction for your specific department and program directly with KAU before applying, since this varies by faculty, not just by broad subject area.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_KAU_Scholarship_2027\"><\/span>How to Apply for the KAU Scholarship 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Identify your program and confirm its language of instruction<\/strong> (English or Arabic) directly with the relevant KAU faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check current admission windows<\/strong> on the Study in Saudi national portal and KAU&#8217;s own external scholarship page, since KAU does not publish one fixed global deadline; windows are announced per admission cycle and can differ for Bachelor&#8217;s versus Master&#8217;s\/PhD applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare your documents<\/strong>: accredited degree certificate and transcripts (certified by the Saudi Embassy in your country), two academic reference letters, proof of English or Arabic proficiency as applicable, and a medical fitness certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit your application<\/strong> through the relevant KAU or Study in Saudi online system before the specific program deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Await review and confirmation.<\/strong> KAU&#8217;s international scholarship process typically involves both academic and administrative review stages before final enrollment confirmation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/studyinsaudi.sa\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Study in Saudi: Official National Platform (Ministry of Education)<\/a><\/u> \u00b7 King Abdulaziz University: External Scholarships for International Students (Official)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> One recent admission cycle for a specific national applicant pool showed a Bachelor&#8217;s deadline in mid-June and a Master&#8217;s\/PhD deadline in late October for the same academic year. This illustrates the pattern to expect: staggered deadlines by degree level, rather than a single date, but the exact dates for your specific application should always be confirmed directly rather than assumed from a prior cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Because KAU doesn&#8217;t run one universal global deadline, students who wait for a single widely publicized date often miss their specific program&#8217;s actual window. Set a calendar reminder to review the Study in Saudi portal monthly starting several months before your intended intake, rather than waiting for a specific announcement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Situation_Are_You_In\"><\/span>Which Situation Are You In?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re applying for an English-medium STEM Master&#8217;s or PhD:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is KAU&#8217;s most accessible route for Indian students, with a comparatively low English proficiency bar and a comprehensive funding package. Confirm your program&#8217;s exact language track and age-limit cutoff early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re interested in Islamic studies, Arabic language, or a humanities field that&#8217;s Arabic-medium:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need genuine Arabic proficiency, assessed during the application process. This is a longer-term preparation goal if you&#8217;re not already proficient, similar to how other Arabic-medium institutions in the region operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re a recent Bachelor&#8217;s graduate targeting the Master&#8217;s-level scholarship:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Confirm your age against the current cycle&#8217;s cutoff (generally under 30) as early as possible, since this requirement is a hard eligibility filter, not a soft guideline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_the_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_Application_2027\"><\/span>Documents Required for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Application 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Degree certificate and transcripts<\/td><td>Must show a &#8220;Very Good&#8221; grade or equivalent; certified by the Saudi Embassy in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two academic reference letters<\/td><td>From instructors familiar with your academic work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of English proficiency (if English-medium)<\/td><td>TOEFL 61 iBT or IELTS 5.0 minimum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proof of Arabic proficiency (if Arabic-medium)<\/td><td>Assessed as part of the KAU application process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical fitness certificate<\/td><td>Confirms you meet the scholarship&#8217;s health requirement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport copy<\/td><td>Confirms your residency status outside Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good conduct declaration<\/td><td>Self-declared as part of the application<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em>King Abdulaziz University: International Student Scholarships (Official)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Your_Scholarship_Application_Hits_a_Problem\"><\/span>What to Do When Your Scholarship Application Hits a Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re unsure whether your program is in English or Arabic:<\/strong> Contact the specific KAU faculty or department directly before applying. Don&#8217;t rely on general subject-area assumptions, since this varies by department even within STEM fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can&#8217;t find a single confirmed 2027 deadline:<\/strong> This outcome is expected, since KAU doesn&#8217;t publish one fixed global date. Check the Study in Saudi portal and KAU&#8217;s own scholarship page directly and regularly, since windows open per admission cycle and can vary by degree level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;re close to the age cutoff for your intended degree level:<\/strong> Apply as early as possible in your eligible window rather than waiting, since age is typically assessed at the time of application, and a delayed application risks pushing you past the cutoff entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your degree certificate hasn&#8217;t been certified by the Saudi Embassy yet:<\/strong> Start this process well ahead of your intended application window, since embassy certification can take meaningful processing time and is a hard requirement, not an optional step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The most common reason Indian applicants stumble isn&#8217;t academic eligibility; it&#8217;s assuming KAU works like a Western scholarship with one predictable annual deadline. Treat the Study in Saudi portal as your primary source of truth and check it directly rather than relying on secondary scholarship-listing sites, which frequently show outdated or approximate dates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If KAU isn&#8217;t the right fit, or you want to compare against a shorter-term research option first, <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/kaust-microelectronics-winter-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the KAUST Microelectronics Winter Camp<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> is a separate, fully funded short-term route at a different Saudi university worth knowing about.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_for_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_2027\"><\/span>3 Takeaways for King Abdulaziz University Scholarship 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm whether your intended KAU program is in an English or Arabic medium before you do anything else, since this choice entirely determines your language requirement, and English-medium options genuinely exist in STEM fields with a comparatively accessible TOEFL\/IELTS bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s no single fixed KAU scholarship deadline; check the Study in Saudi portal and KAU&#8217;s own page directly and regularly, since windows are announced per admission cycle and can differ by degree level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KAU&#8217;s age limits (generally under 30 for Master&#8217;s, under 35 for PhD) are a hard eligibility filter; apply as early as possible within your eligible window rather than waiting closer to any cutoff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Verified by:<\/em><\/strong><em> LeapScholar&#8217;s Gulf region counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through Saudi Arabian university scholarship applications and Gulf study-abroad planning.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship or studying in Saudi Arabia? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_King_Abdulaziz_University_Scholarship_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for Indian Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067917864\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What does the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship cover?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend of approximately SAR 850\u20131,900 (Rs.21,752\u2013Rs.48,621) depending on degree level, a one-time arrival allowance, accommodation (subject to availability), free health insurance, subsidized meals, thesis printing costs for Master&#8217;s and PhD students, a book shipping allowance upon graduation, and an annual round-trip airfare ticket to your home country.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067923181\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much is the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship monthly stipend?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Reported figures put the monthly stipend at approximately SAR 850\u2013900 (Rs.21,752\u2013Rs.23,031) for Bachelor&#8217;s students, SAR 900\u20131,000 (Rs.23,031\u2013Rs.25,590) for Master&#8217;s students, and SAR 1,400\u20131,900 (Rs.35,826\u2013Rs.48,621) for PhD students. These figures may vary by source and admission cycle, so please confirm the current amount directly with KAU once shortlisted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067924508\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>When is the deadline for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for 2027?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>KAU doesn&#8217;t publish one single fixed global deadline. Admission windows are announced per cycle and can differ by degree level, with Bachelor&#8217;s deadlines typically falling earlier in the year than Master&#8217;s and PhD deadlines. Check the Study in Saudi portal and KAU&#8217;s own external scholarship page directly for your specific program&#8217;s current window.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067925211\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the age limit for the KAU international student scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Generally, applicants must be under 30 for Master&#8217;s programs and under 35 for PhD programs, based on the most consistently reported figures across multiple sources. Bachelor&#8217;s applicants are typically expected to be considerably younger. Confirm the exact cutoff for your specific cycle directly with KAU.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067925893\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do I need to know Arabic to apply for the KAU Scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only if your intended program is Arabic-medium. KAU offers genuine English-medium options, particularly in science, engineering, and medicine, which only require TOEFL 61 iBT or IELTS 5.0. Islamic studies and several humanities programs are primarily Arabic-medium and require demonstrated Arabic proficiency instead.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067926680\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is King Abdulaziz University co-ed?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, not in the way most Indian students expect. KAU operates two separate campuses in line with Saudi regulations, one for male students and one for female students, each with its own facilities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067988756\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I hold the KAU scholarship alongside another Saudi government scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. KAU&#8217;s eligibility requirements state you must not currently hold another Saudi government scholarship at the time of application.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067989593\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What English score do I need for KAU&#8217;s English-medium programs?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A TOEFL score of at least 61 iBT (173 CBT \/ 500 PBT) or an IELTS band score of at least 5.0, which is notably lower than the thresholds required by most Western fully funded scholarships.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1790067991037\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does the KAU scholarship cover Bachelor&#8217;s degrees, or only Master&#8217;s and PhD?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>KAU&#8217;s international scholarship spans all three levels, Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s, and PhD, though the most detailed published benefit and eligibility information focuses on the Master&#8217;s and PhD tracks. Bachelor&#8217;s applicants should confirm current program availability and specific requirements directly with KAU.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend, airfare, accommodation, and health insurance. Monthly stipend: SAR 850\u20131,900 (Rs.21,752\u2013Rs.48,621) depending on degree level. No fixed global deadline; windows are announced per admission cycle. Age limits: generally under 30 for Master&#8217;s, under 35 for PhD. 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