Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality International applicants residing outside Saudi Arabia and meeting IAU external-grant conditions
Minimum qualification Recognised secondary-school qualification earned outside Saudi Arabia
Minimum grade Meet IAU competitive admission requirements
Prerequisite background Secondary-school background appropriate to the chosen programme
Eligible fields of study Eligible IAU undergraduate programmes under external scholarship/admission rules; some health programmes may have separate paid routes
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit Typically 17–25 years for undergraduate external scholarship applicants
English / language Programme-specific language requirements
Admission required first No
Nomination required Conditional
Application fee No separate scholarship fee stated; host/admission application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Scholarship tuition/fee treatment depends on the external award category and national Study in Saudi route
Stipend Varies by external award category
Travel support Varies by scholarship category
Insurance University/national scholarship provisions apply
Other benefits Application is routed through Study in Saudi; detailed benefits depend on the external grant type awarded
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
Official IAU external-grants page reviewed. The page confirms eligibility/Study in Saudi route but still displays prior-cycle dates, so the next cycle is marked not announced.
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