Student Housing in Saudi Arabia
Most international students in Saudi Arabia live on campus. On a full scholarship, housing is often free. Rooms are for one gender, and married students may get family housing.
Housing Options
Here is what three universities offer.
| Accommodation Type | Average Cost | Pros | Cons |
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Campus housing (scholarship) University rooms on or near campus. | KSU, KFUPM and KAUST include it for scholarship students. |
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Family housing For married students at some universities. | At KAUST, the base flat for married students has 2 bedrooms. |
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Ask Before You Fly
Getting Your Room
After you accept your place
- Check your offer for housing.
- Fill in your university's housing form.
Before you arrive
- Get your room details by email.
- Note your building name and number. Banks may ask for your Saudi home address (your national address).
Reliable Platforms
Your university's housing office
The safest place to arrange a campus room.
Required Documents
For off-campus housing in Saudi Arabia, you'll typically need to provide the following documents:
- 1Admission letter
Your university uses it to give you a room.
Stay Safe
The Saudi Arabia rental market has its share of scams targeting international students. To protect yourself:
- Use only your university's housing office for campus rooms.
- Do not send money to people you do not know for a room.
Costs
On many scholarships, campus housing costs you nothing. If you pay for your own studies, ask your university for its housing price.
Location Considerations
Gender-specific housing
At KAUST, apartment blocks are for one gender, and you share only with students of the same gender.
Important Tip
Tips
Read your offer letter to see if housing is included.
Reply quickly to your university's housing emails.
Ask whether bills and internet are included.
If you will live off campus, ask your university for help before you sign anything.
Housing Questions
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