Texas a&M University Admission: Scholarship Guide for Saudi Students
Everything about Texas A&M University admission: recognition by the Ministry of Education, scholarship tracks and fields, studying there and how to apply.
Published 29 October 2026 · 6 minutes read · 1 view · اقرأ بالعربية
Looking for Texas A&M University admission information? This guide covers what Saudi students need to know before applying: an overview of the university and its location in College Station, Texas, United States, whether it is on the recommended lists of the Ministry of Education, the scholarship tracks and fields it is approved for, and the steps to apply. Every official detail here comes from the published lists (last updated in Mubta on 16 October 2026), so always check the official source before you decide.
About Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a public university in College Station, Texas, United States, founded in 1876. It has about 69,000 students. Official website: tamu.edu.
Is Texas A&M University recognised in Saudi Arabia?
- Ministry of Education: Texas A&M University is on the recommended list of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 cycle, in Research and Development Track and Emdad Track tracks.
Being on a list means the university is accepted for scholarships in the listed fields and degrees only, not in every subject it teaches. Check that your subject falls within the fields of the track you apply to, as set out below.
Texas A&M University scholarship: tracks and fields
If you plan to study on a Texas A&M University scholarship, these are the tracks that include it in the official lists, with the degrees and fields approved for each.
Research and Development Track (Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program)
Degrees in this track: Doctorate. Fields approved for Texas A&M University and the ministry's rank in each:
| Field | Ministry rank | Example specializations |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary | 17 | Arid Land Agriculture, Animal Production and Breeding, Plant Production and Protection, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
| Engineering, manufacturing and construction | 38 | Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering Technology |
| Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics | 72 | General Biology, Entomology and Parasitology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Plant Sciences |
| Social sciences, journalism and information | 72 | Political Economy, Public Economics, Business Economics |
| Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) | 89 | Information Security, Programming and Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology |
Emdad Track (Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program)
Degrees in this track: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree. Fields approved for Texas A&M University and the ministry's rank in each:
| Field | Ministry rank | Example specializations |
|---|---|---|
| Services | 13 | Heritage Resource Management, Tour Guiding, Occupational Health and Safety, Maritime Navigation |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary | 21 | Arid Land Agriculture, Animal Production and Breeding, Plant Production and Protection, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
| Engineering, manufacturing and construction | 25 | Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering Technology |
| Business, Administration and Law | 33 | Financial Management, Corporate Sustainability, Finance and Investment Management, Banking and Financial Markets Management |
| Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics | 49 | General Biology, Entomology and Parasitology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Plant Sciences |
Studying at Texas A&M University
What it is like to study at Texas A&M University depends on your degree and subject, but a few things matter to every Saudi student before applying:
- City: the university is in College Station, United States. To study in College Station means planning early for housing and living costs, so check the student housing options on the university's website.
- Degree level: bachelor's requirements differ from master's and doctoral ones; postgraduate programmes usually ask for recommendation letters and a research proposal or a statement of purpose.
- Visa and documents: once admitted, you need a student visa from the embassy or consulate of United States. Requirements differ from country to country, so check them on the embassy's official website well before you travel, and have your certificates attested and translated where needed.
- Subject: before applying, match the programme's name with the approved fields of your track, so that it counts for the scholarship.
International admissions at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University publishes its admission requirements and dates for international students on its official website; they are the reference for the grades, language score and documents required. These official pages are the place to start:
- Texas A&M University official admissions page: requirements, documents and application dates.
How to get Texas A&M University admission
- Choose your programme: decide on the subject and degree, and make sure both are within what the ministry's list includes for Texas A&M University.
- Check the official entry requirements on the university's website: academic qualification and grades, language test, required documents and application dates.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts and certificates (translated where needed), passport, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply through the university's portal before the deadline, keep your application number and watch your email.
- After admission: complete the scholarship procedures with the relevant authority under your programme's rules.
In Mubta you can follow your path to Texas A&M University admission in one place: the Texas A&M University page shows its recognition and tracks, and you can add it to your applications, track its dates, compare it with other universities and use the browser extension to fill application forms quickly. To learn about the scholarship programmes themselves, see the programmes page.
Other universities in United States on the scholarship lists
If you are weighing your options, these other universities in United States are also on the official lists, and you can compare them with Texas A&M University in Mubta:
- University of Texas - Austin
- University of Houston
- Rice University
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Georgetown University
- University of Washington
Sources
- Ministry of Education: the official lists of recommended universities.
- Texas A&M University official website: programmes, entry requirements and dates.
This article is based on the official lists as published by the ministries and scholarship bodies; the lists and holds can change at any time. The official source has the final word.
Universities in this article
Common questions
Yes. Texas A&M University is on the list of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, in Research and Development Track and Emdad Track tracks, for specific fields and degrees.
Research and Development Track: Doctorate. Emdad Track: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree.
The approved fields include: Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Social sciences, journalism and information, Business, Administration and Law, Services. The details and the ministry's rank for each field are in the tables above.
Texas A&M University is in College Station, Texas, United States.
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