Saudi Arabia introduces new study visa program for international students
Saudi Arabia has launched an educational visa issuance service for international students wishing to study in the Middle East nation.To facilitate procedures for students wishing to study in Saudi Arabia, the “Study in Saudi Arabia” visa program was launched by Saudi’s Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) during the Human Capacity Initiative conference in Riyadh on February 29.
The visa will be issued through the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform, specifically designed for international students who aspire to study in Saudi universities. In addition to this, it will also simplify the application process for the students.
The platform provides a diverse selection of educational opportunities, spanning from short courses to extensive academic programs, meeting the needs of different academic interests and career goals.
It encourages collaboration in academia and culture, supporting Saudi Arabia's dedication to enhancing the education sector and attracting skilled individuals for the goals outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia has become the fifth most popular destination for Indian students due to a number of factors including lucrative scholarship offers and financial aid for international students.
Over 1.3 million Indian students went abroad for higher studies from 2017 to 2022, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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