Saudi students reach 1,545 in elite US and Canadian universities

Approximately 1,545 Saudi students are enrolled in elite academic and medical institutions across the United States and Canada, according to 2026 statistics released by Dr. Tahani bint Abdulaziz Al-Baiz, the Saudi Cultural Attaché.

In the United States, 950 students are attending universities listed as ‘pioneers.’ Within these institutions, 47.3% are focused on engineering, computing, natural sciences, and mathematics. Specifically, 276 students are studying engineering, manufacturing, and construction, while 195 are in business, management, and finance. The student body in these US institutions includes 434 women (45.7%) and 516 men (54.3%).

In Canada, 595 students are enrolled at the University of Toronto, with 325 specializing in medical fields and 270 in other academic programs.

These educational investments are part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, which aims to enhance human capital in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.