2016/2017 Postgraduate Scholarships for Foreign students to study in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, is pleased to offer Postgraduate Scholarships for international students

(male only) for the academic year 2016/2017.

Admission Requirements:
– The Applicant’s age doesn’t exceed (35) years For PhD, and (30) years for Masters.
– The Applicant must have a university degree from an accredited college or university and should have a degree with “very good” at least.
– An approved exam in English is required for applicant whose first language is not English.

The approved exams and minimum required scores are listed below:

Exams	Scores
TOEFL (PBT)	500
TOEFL (CBT)	173
TOEFL (IBT)	61
IELTS	5

Please note that exams are valid for 2 years from date of exam)

4)      He must have a record of good Conduct and must be medically fit.

5)      He must not have been dismissed from any university in the kingdom.
Scholarship Privileges

1. A monthly bursary of SR 1,900
2. A preparation allowance when coming for the first time of  SR 1,800.
3. The candidate would receive the health care.
4. Providing an accommodation and facilities.
5. Subsidized meals can be provided for the candidate.
6. A total sum of SR 4,000 for PhD, and SR 3.000 for masters’ allowance for printing the thesis.
7. An allowance of SR 2,700 for shipping books (when graduated).
8. Providing the candidate with a two-way ticket annually. 
Courses

Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY, STATISTICS,  CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Engineering

CIVIL ENGINEERING, THERMAL ENGINEERING AND DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, MECHANICALENGINEERING
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE,  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MAN
Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY
Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Disciplines available for M.Sc
Faculty of Science
BIOLOGY,  CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, ASTRONOMICAL SCIENCES 
Faculty of Engineering
THERMAL ENGINEERING AND DESALINATION, MINING ENGINEERING,ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING, MEDICAL ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AERONAUTIC ENGINEERING, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING & MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Faculty of Meteorology, Environment Arid Land Agriculture
ARID LAND AGRICULTURE,  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, METEOROLOGY, HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES MAN
Faculty of Marine Science
MARINE BIOLOGY, MARINE PHYSICS, MARINE CHEMISTRY, MARINE GEOLOGY
Faculty of Environmental Design
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING, Architecture
Faculty of Computing & Information Technology
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INFORMATION SYSTEM

Required Documents

1. Curriculum vitae for the applicant.
2. Statement of purpose must be in English for all programs except in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language.
3. A copy of graduation certificate (certified from Saudi Embassy).
4. A copy of transcript (certified from Saudi Embassy).
5. Recommendation letters should be submitted from two of his former professors.
6. A copy of a valid passport at least one year.

Contact:
Dr. Fahad Al-Abbasi – Vice dean of Graduate Studies for International Students, Tel. 00966126952000 – ext. 73278  Fax :00966126951281

E-mail: [email protected]          http://dgsscholarship.kau.edu.sa
For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016/2017 Postgraduate Scholarships for Foreign students to study in Saudi Arabia

Source : https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com