Saudi Arabia launches Professional Master's in Teaching program

The National Institute for Educational Professional Development in Saudi Arabia has opened applications for its Professional Master's in Teaching program. Designed to prepare new teachers for upcoming educational roles, the program is offered free of charge and lasts one academic year.

Participants will receive a monthly stipend of 3,000 SAR once studies officially commence. The program is conducted in person at several universities, including King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, University of Tabuk, King Abdulaziz University, King Khalid University, and Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University.

Eligible applicants must hold degrees in specific fields such as mathematics, English, physics, chemistry, Arabic, computer science, science, biology, social and national education, or Islamic education. Selection criteria include a bachelor's degree GPA of at least 3.75 out of 5 (weighted at 40%), with the remaining 60% based on specialization tests and personal interviews.

The application timeline for 2026 includes selecting university preferences between October 4 and October 10, followed by interviews from November 17 to December 24. Final results are expected on December 31, 2026, with the program scheduled to begin on January 17, 2027.