Qassim University Scholarships for International Students (Saudi Arabia)

Qassim University is a public university in Buraydah, in Saudi Arabia's Qassim Region. International students can study there on Saudi government scholarships, which are offered as full or partial grants, for postgraduate programmes including master's and PhD degrees.

Application dates: Saudi universities open applications in short windows, usually once per semester. Qassim University's graduate admission page lists an electronic application period from 27 January to 11 February for its next first-semester intake, but confirm the exact year and dates on the official pages before you plan. Join our WhatsApp channel so you don't miss the window.

Two ways to apply

1. If you live outside Saudi Arabia (most international students)

Apply through the official Study in Saudi Arabia platform (studyinsaudi.sa). This route is for:

• International applicants without valid Saudi residency
• GCC nationals
• Residents sponsored by Qassim University or another Saudi university

The platform offers fully funded grants and partial grants for international students at Saudi universities.

2. If you already live in Saudi Arabia

Apply through Qassim University's own admission portal. This route requires:

• Valid residency, with at least one year remaining from the application date
• No sponsorship from a Saudi university
• Age: under 30 for master's and under 35 for PhD
• Degree documents certified by the Saudi Embassy or Cultural Attaché in the country where you earned them

Health programmes aren't open on this track, and final admission depends on approval from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education.

Academic requirements

According to Qassim University's graduate admission page:

• Master's: a recognised bachelor's degree
• PhD: a recognised master's degree
• GPA: at least 4.25 out of 5 for applied programmes, or 4.50 out of 5 for theoretical programmes (or the equivalent)
• Qiyas General Abilities Test from Saudi Arabia's National Center for Assessment (valid for 5 years)
• STEP English test for programmes that require it (valid for 3 years)

Requirements can differ by programme and by application route, so check the programme you choose.

Documents you'll usually need

• Passport copy
• Degree certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Qiyas and STEP results, if required
• Certified or translated documents, if your degree is from outside Saudi Arabia

How to apply from abroad

1. Go to studyinsaudi.sa and create an account.
2. Search for Qassim University and choose your programme.
3. Fill in the application and upload your documents during the open window.
4. Track your application on the platform. The university decides on admission.

Tips

• Prepare your documents now so you're ready when the short window opens.
• Check whether your programme is taught in Arabic or English. Many Saudi programmes teach in Arabic.
• Apply only through official platforms. Never pay agents who promise a guaranteed Saudi scholarship.

Questions? Qassim University's Deanship of Postgraduate Studies can be reached at [email protected].