Applications are currently open for the fully funded Qassim University Scholarships. Apply Below:
Application Deadline:
January 27 to February 11, 2027 (Electronic application period via the Qassim University Admission and Registration portal for the first semester of the 1448 AH academic year).
Tell Me About The Award:
Qassim University postgraduate scholarships offer master’s and doctoral programs designed to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and national research priorities. International applicants can apply through external scholarship routes (via the Study in Saudi Arabia platform) or internal scholarship routes for eligible legal residents within the Kingdom.
Which Fields are Eligible?:
29 postgraduate programs across multiple colleges, including:
- College of Engineering: Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
- Other Disciplines: Programs across the College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Shari’ah, College of Languages and Humanities, College of Science, and College of Arts and Design (comprising 24 Master’s programs and 5 Ph.D. programs).
Type:
Postgraduate Scholarship / Fee-Paying or Funded Academic Track (Master’s and Ph.D.)
Who can Apply?:
- For External Scholarships: International applicants residing outside Saudi Arabia, GCC nationals, or individuals sponsored by another Saudi university. Applications must be submitted through the Study in Saudi Arabia platform.
- For Internal Scholarships: Non-Saudi residents currently living legally in Saudi Arabia with valid residency (at least one year remaining), without university sponsorship, and under 30 years old for Master’s programs or 35 years old for Ph.D. programs.
- Academic Requirements: Hold a recognized bachelor’s degree (for Master’s) or master’s degree (for Ph.D.) with competitive GPA requirements (e.g., minimum GPAs often start at 4.25/5.0 for applied specializations and 4.50/5.0 for theoretical specializations depending on the track).
- Testing Requirements: Must provide results from the General Abilities Test for Undergraduates (Qiyas) and achieve required scores on the STEP English language test where mandated by the specific program.
How are Applicants Selected?:
Applications are evaluated based on previous academic degrees, GPA thresholds, competitive entrance exams (where applicable), English proficiency test results (STEP), and final review and approval by the Saudi Ministry of Education for scholarship candidates.
Which Countries Are Eligible?:
Global (International applicants worldwide via the external Study in Saudi Arabia portal, as well as eligible non-Saudi residents within the Kingdom).
Where will the Award be Taken?:
Qassim University, Saudi Arabia (programs are generally held in evening lecture patterns, except for specific exceptions like Dentistry or certain Education tracks).
How Many Awards?:
Unspecified cohort capacity distributed across 29 graduate programs for the 1448 AH academic term.
What is the Benefit of the Award:
- Access to advanced graduate programs, faculty mentorship, and research facilities.
- Note: Scholarship benefits (such as tuition waivers, stipends, housing, or healthcare) vary by admission category (external vs. internal scholarship tracks); internal scholarship candidates must verify tuition liability, as tuition fees for Master’s programs start from SAR 40,000 and Ph.D. programs from SAR 60,000.
How Long Will the Award Last?:
- Master’s Degree: Minimum of two academic years.
- Ph.D. Degree: Minimum of three academic years.
How to Apply:
- Review specific departmental prerequisites, required GPA thresholds, and language testing needs for your target program.
- Prepare required documents, including graduation certificates, academic transcripts, passport copies, and standardized test results (STEP/Qiyas).
- Submit your electronic application between January 27 and February 11, 2027—use the university’s Postgraduate Admission and Registration portal for internal applications, or the Study in Saudi Arabia portal if applying externally from outside the Kingdom.
