Approximately 1,545 Saudi students are enrolled at pioneer universities in the United States and Canada, according to 2026 statistics.
The Saudi Cultural Attaché to the United States and Canada, Dr. Tahani Al-Baiz, confirmed these figures via SPA. The students are part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, specifically the pioneers track which targets the top 30 educational institutions globally to boost human capital efficiency.
Of the total, 950 students are at US universities under the pioneer category, while approximately 595 are at the University of Toronto in Canada, including around 325 medical doctors. Academic distribution shows 449 students, or 47.3%, studying natural sciences, mathematics, computing, and engineering, with 276 students focused on construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
Female representation at pioneer universities in the US is 434 students, accounting for 45.7% of the total. At the master’s level, there are 205 female students compared to 209 male students. Al-Baiz stated this presence reflects the commitment to developing national human capital in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets.
How many Saudi students are enrolled in pioneer universities in North America? According to 2026 statistics provided by Dr. Tahani Al-Baiz, there are approximately 1,545 Saudi students at pioneer universities. This total is divided between 950 students enrolled at US universities under the pioneer category and approximately 595 scholarship recipients at the University of Toronto in Canada.
What are the primary fields of study for Saudi students at these institutions? Engineering, manufacturing, and construction are the leading study areas with 276 students. Overall, 449 students, representing 47.3% of those at pioneer universities, are pursuing degrees in mathematics, natural sciences, computing, and engineering.
What is the status of female Saudi students at pioneer universities in the US? There are 434 female students at pioneer universities in the United States, which represents 45.7% of the total. At the master’s level, the gender distribution is nearly equal, with 205 female students and 209 male students.
What are the goals of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program? The program aims to boost human capital efficiency by providing scholarships to leading global educational institutions. Specifically, the pioneers track targets the top 30 educational institutions worldwide to align with Saudi Vision 2030 targets.