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Saudi Arabia

# **Saudi Arabia: Costs**

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in Saudi Arabia.

## **Tuition and living costs**

<dl>

<dt>**Public university tuition**</dt>
<dd>Public universities: external-scholarship international students study free of tuition (Ministry: full scholarships provided "free of charge"). Self-funded or fee-based options exist: Study in Saudi shows KSU Paid Study international programs at 74,520-77,280 per year (currency not printed), IMSIU resident paid bachelor 30,050-35,250 per year, KFUPM self-sponsored graduate USD 1,000-2,000 per semester plus USD 135 per credit hour.<a href="https://www.moe.gov.sa/en/education/ResidentsAndvisitors/pages/publicuniversitiesscholarships.aspx">Source </a></dd>

<dt>**Private university tuition**</dt>
<dd>Alfaisal University: undergraduate SAR 94,000 per year (47,000 per semester, 12+ credit hours); master SAR 200,000 total; PhD SAR 400,000 total; application fee SAR 600; VAT may apply. Study in Saudi: Alfaisal bachelor 108,100 per year, Prince Sultan University bachelor 96,000 per year (currency not printed), Al Yamamah University Accounting 36,800-42,550 per semester by campus (Khobar/Riyadh).<a href="https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/tution-fees">Source </a></dd>

<dt>**Monthly living cost**</dt>
<dd>No national student living-cost figure found on official pages. KAUST reports that surveyed students spend about USD 1,320 per month on average (survey date not stated; campus-specific, with housing and health insurance covered by the fellowship). Alfaisal requires proof of SAR 150,000 in funds for first-year tuition (not a living-cost estimate).<a href="https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/about-kaust/cost-of-living">Source </a></dd>

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### Accommodation

Scholarship students at KSU, KFUPM, KAUST and KAU receive housing as part of benefits (not in all cases for married students). Self-funded students: Alfaisal housing information not published on pages read; contact OISE. Rental market information was not assessed.

When planning the total budget, separate one-off and monthly items. [Budget planning guide](https://armaneducation.com/en/guides/budget-planning)

## What to watch for in Costs

- Calculate tuition, living costs and insurance/visa costs separately.
- Verify fees on the university's own page; programmes can differ greatly.
- Add a margin each year for currency and exchange-rate risk.
- Research scholarship and discount options before applying.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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