🇸🇦 Study in Saudi Arabia
Strong in engineering, technology, science. Safety safe (20/100).
Saudi Arabia is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€1200 a month. Its academic strengths sit in engineering, technology, science. Acceptance sits near 50%, and student visas process in around 30 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Saudi Arabia
Monthly cost
€500–1200
Acceptance rate
50%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
—
QS rank (best)
#67
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
Free (public)
Degree tuition: free at public universities — range €0–€11,100/yr across 14 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), SA Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Saudi Arabia
Rent
€450
Food
€250
Transport
€60
Other
€150
Monthly total
€910
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €500–€1,450/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Saudi Arabia
University degrees (31)
- Al-Baha UniversityAlbaha University is a university in Al Baha city, the capital of Al Baha province, Saudi Arabia. It is a public university that was founded in 2006.
- Al Jouf UniversityJouf University is located in Al-Jawf, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 2005 by royal decree.
- Alfaisal UniversityAlfaisal University is a private university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the compound enclosing the vicinity of the al-Ma'dhar Palace. Established in 2002, the institute offers courses in various subjects up to post graduation and is named after King Faisal bin Abdulalziz.
- Effat UniversityEffat University is a private non-profit institution of higher education for men and women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, operating under the umbrella of King Faisal Charitable Foundation. On 30 January 2009, Effat College became Effat University.
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (formerly University of Dammam)Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), formerly known as the University of Dammam, is a public university in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and leading universities in medicine in the country's Eastern Province.
- Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University - IMSIUImam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) (Arabic: جامعة الإمام محمد بن سعود الإسلامية), commonly known as Al-Imam University (IMAMU) (Arabic: إمامو), is a public university in the sub-municipality of Shemal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1950 as an Islamic seminary by Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ash-Sheikh, the first Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia.
Summer schools (7)
- British International School of Jeddah Summer CampBritish International School of Jeddah Summer Camp is a short-term summer camp in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Elite Sports Academy Summer Sports Camp RiyadhElite Sports Academy Summer Sports Camp Riyadh is a short-term summer camp in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Ivy Camps USA Kids Summer Camp Kings College RiyadhIvy Camps USA Kids Summer Camp Kings College Riyadh is a short-term summer camp in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Ivy Camps USA Kids Summer Camp Riyadh SchoolsIvy Camps USA Kids Summer Camp Riyadh Schools is a short-term summer camp in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- KAUST High School Summer ProgramKAUST High School Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Thuwal, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- King Khalid University Summer School of Artificial IntelligenceKing Khalid University Summer School of Artificial Intelligence is a summer English language programme in Abha, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
Foundation & pathway programs (3)
- Alfaisal University Preparatory ProgramAlfaisal University Preparatory Program is a foundation pathway option in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Effat University Foundation Year ProgrammeEffat University Foundation Year Programme is a foundation pathway option in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- KFUPM Preparatory Year ProgramKFUPM Preparatory Year Program is a foundation pathway option in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
Language schools (6)
- Berlitz Saudi Arabia Kids and TeensBerlitz Saudi Arabia offers language classes for kids and teens, including private, group, holiday and summer camp options.
- British Council Saudi Arabia Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Saudi Arabia offers structured English courses for primary, secondary and upper secondary young learners.
- King Abdulaziz University English Language InstituteKing Abdulaziz University English Language Institute is a language institute in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring short- or medium-term study options.
- King Saud University Arabic Linguistics InstituteKing Saud University Arabic Linguistics Institute is a language institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring short- or medium-term study options.
- Berlitz Saudi Arabia RiyadhBerlitz Saudi Arabia Riyadh is a language programme provider in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- British Council Saudi Arabia Primary PlusBritish Council Saudi Arabia Primary Plus is a language programme provider in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
Exchange programs (3)
- Alfaisal University Office of International Students and ExchangeUniversity office managing international partnerships and incoming/outgoing student exchange, supporting visas, orientation, and academic mobility.
- KAUST Visiting Student Research ProgramOfficial KAUST admissions page for the Visiting Student Research Program, offering short-term research mobility for advanced undergraduate and master students.
- KFUPM Incoming Student Exchange ProgramKFUPM Incoming Student Exchange Program is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Saudi Arabia
- IDB-KAUST Scholarship
- KFUPM International Student Scholarship
- King Saud University Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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