Are Stipends Provided to University Students in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, monthly stipends are provided to regular male and female university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia throughout the official duration of their academic program. Additionally, financial excellence awards are given to students at the end of the semester based on their grades.

Citizen students in the Kingdom study for free at public universities, and they have the option to enroll in paid academic programs. Universities also offer scholarships to outstanding students, whether they are citizens or residents.

In the Kingdom, sixteen public universities are ranked in the QS World University Rankings for 2023, based on six criteria: academic reputation, employer reputation, international faculty ratio, student-to-faculty ratio, international student ratio, and scientific citations.