University Acceptance

The requirements and rules for admitting non-Saudi international students at all academic levels are as follows:

• The admission requirements applied to Saudi students at higher education institutions also apply to students on internal and external scholarships.
• The student's age must not be less than (17) years or more than (25) years for the undergraduate level and the Arabic Language Teaching Institute or its equivalent, (30) years for the Master's level, and (35) years for the Doctoral level.
• For countries that require it of non-Saudi students, the student's home government must approve their study in the Kingdom.
• The student must not have already received another scholarship from an educational institution in the Kingdom.
• Certificates and supporting documents must be certified by the relevant authorities designated by the educational institution.
• The student must present a certificate of good conduct (no criminal record) from the security authorities in their country.
• The student must not have been dismissed from any educational institution in the Kingdom.
• A female student must be accompanied by a male guardian (mahram), in accordance with the applicable regulations, provided he is covered under a scholarship, holds legal residency, or is applying under the sponsorship of an employer who needs his services.
• The student must pass the medical examination required by applicable regulations and instructions.
• The educational institution may require the student to be recommended by an entity, institution, or individual designated by the institution.
• The educational institution's council sets the executive rules governing the admission of internal scholarship students, taking into account the following:
• The student must obtain approval from their legal sponsor to study at the educational institution.
• The student must hold legal residency in the Kingdom​.