🎓 Higher Education Services Guide
Ministry of Education - Higher Education oversees universities and colleges and provides admission, scholarships, study abroad, and degree equivalency services.
📝 University Admission
University Application Steps
- Complete high school successfully
- Register for aptitude and achievement tests (Qiyas)
- Apply through unified admission portal
- Select desired majors and universities
- Wait for admission results
- Confirm admission and register
Admission Criteria
- High school GPA: 30-50%
- Aptitude test: 30-40%
- Achievement test: 20-40%
- Percentages vary by university and major
💰 Scholarships
Scholarship Types
- Excellence scholarships: For academically excellent students
- Need-based scholarships: For students from needy families
- Study abroad scholarships: For studying abroad
- Research scholarships: For researchers and graduate studies
✈️ Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad Requirements
- Applicant must be Saudi national
- Have admission from recommended university
- Very good GPA or higher
- Pass required language test
- Major within scholarship priorities
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Annual flight tickets
- Health insurance
- Books and thesis allowance
📜 Degree Equivalency
Degree Equivalency Steps
- Register on ministry website
- Upload certificate and required documents
- Pay fees (SAR 100)
- Wait for review (30-60 days)
- Receive equivalency certificate