Doctorate programs in Saudi Arabia

Explore doctorate programs in Saudi Arabia. Compare durations, tuition fees and entry requirements side by side, then use the filters to narrow the list to your goals.

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What degree levels can I study in Saudi Arabia?

Programs in Saudi Arabia are offered at these levels: Diploma, Associate's Degree, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Master of Business Administration, Doctorate. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Saudi Arabia?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Saudi Arabia. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Saudi Arabia?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

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210 programs found

Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

Alfaisal University World rank #4,371

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

alfaisal.edu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 100,000 / semester

PhD in Business Administration

Effat University World rank #2,370

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

effatuniversity.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 66,700 / semester

PhD in Chemistry - College of

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Chemistry

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 144,900 / semester

PhD in Geography - College of Arts

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Geography

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 103,500 / semester

PhD in Health Sciences - College of Public Health

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Public Health

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 175,950 / semester

PhD in Islamic Studies - College of Sharia and Law

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Shariah & Islamic Law

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 103,500 / semester

PhD in Medical Physiology - College of Medicine

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Biological Sciences

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 175,950 / semester

PhD in Physics - College of Science

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physics & Astronomy

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 144,900 / semester

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences - College Of Applied Medical ScI

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University World rank #1,010

Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

iau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Physiotherapy

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 234,600 / semester

PhD in Da'wah and Islamic Culture

Islamic University of Madinah World rank #2,565

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

iu.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Islamic & Quranic Studies

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 11,000 / semester

PhD in Islamic Economics

Islamic University of Madinah World rank #2,565

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 66,000 / semester

PhD in Doctar of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature

Jazan University World rank #1,430

Jazan, Saudi Arabia

jazanu.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Literature

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 25,000 / semester

PhD in INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING(Engineering Management&Systems)

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Industrial & Systems Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

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PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Applied Mechanics)

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mechanical Engineering

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(Applied Mechanics)

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Mechanical Engineering

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

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PhD in STR.GEOLOGY & REMOTE SENSING

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in ACCOUNTING

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Accounting

Duration: 3 years

Language: Arabic

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in CLOTHING & TEXTILES(FASHION DESIGN)

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Fashion Design

Duration: 3 years

Language: Arabic, English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

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PhD in COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Communication Studies

Duration: 3 years

Language: Arabic, English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in COMPUTER SCIENCE

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Computer Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in ECONOMICS

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Economics

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in Health administration

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Healthcare Administration

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

PhD in HYDROGEOLOGY

King AbdulAziz University World rank #262

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

kau.edu.sa University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Duration: 3 years

Language: English

International tuition: SAR 0 / semester

Program page

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Doctorate programs in Saudi Arabia

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Saudi Arabia?

Which fields of study can I browse in Saudi Arabia?

How much does it cost to study in Saudi Arabia?

How do I choose the right program?

Biomedical Sciences (PhD)

PhD in Business Administration

PhD in Chemistry - College of

PhD in Geography - College of Arts

PhD in Health Sciences - College of Public Health

PhD in Islamic Studies - College of Sharia and Law

PhD in Medical Physiology - College of Medicine

PhD in Physics - College of Science

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences - College Of Applied Medical ScI

PhD in Da'wah and Islamic Culture

PhD in Islamic Economics

PhD in Doctar of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature

PhD in INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING(Engineering Management&Systems)

PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Applied Mechanics)

PhD in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING(Applied Mechanics)

PhD in STR.GEOLOGY & REMOTE SENSING

PhD in ACCOUNTING

PhD in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PhD in CLOTHING & TEXTILES(FASHION DESIGN)

PhD in COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

PhD in COMPUTER SCIENCE

PhD in ECONOMICS

PhD in Health administration

PhD in HYDROGEOLOGY

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