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Studying in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is one of the most common study destinations for Saudi students, with long-established universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A bachelor's degree usually takes three years (four in Scotland), a taught master's often one year, and most universities start their year in September or October.

View its 56 universities Attaché and embassy

United Kingdom

London

Universities
56
Tracks
5
Living costs
High

United Kingdom at a glance

Capital
London
Population
69.3 million
Official languages
English
Language of study
English
Currency
Pound sterling (GBP)
Time difference
3 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate: mild summers, cool and wet winters

Cost of living

High
More affordableMore expensive

London is among the most expensive cities; living costs are lower in the north of England, Scotland and Wales.

Monthly stipend

Student
945.40 GBP
a month
Companion
1,098.23 GBP
a month
Each child
137.02 GBP
a month

Set by the ministry; check the latest official table before relying on it. Source

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Foundation

IELTS
5.0–5.5
TOEFL iBT
60–72

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
88–100

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT PTE Academic Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test LanguageCert Academic Oxford Test of English Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Each university sets the score for each course, and some ask for IELTS for UKVI. Many offer a pre-sessional English course for students slightly below the required score.

Working while studying

A Student visa at degree level allows up to 20 hours of work a week in term time and full-time work in official holidays; below degree level, up to 10 hours. Your visa states the hours you may work.

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 29 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 2 more
  • Research and Development Track 25 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information
  • Rowad (Pioneers) Track 4 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    All fields

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

  • Pre-Admitted Students Track 48 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, Digital Audio, English and Theatre Studies, Fashion Design, and 10 more
  • Self-Funded Students Track 48 universities
    Degrees:
    Diploma, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Doctorate
    Fields:
    Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, Digital Audio, English and Theatre Studies, Fashion Design, and 10 more

Universities in United Kingdom

56 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 56 universities