Saudi Qabool Platform: Registration Steps and Scholarship (Ibtithab) Application Deadlines

The Saudi Ministry of Education launched Qabool Platform as a unified national platform aimed at simplifying applications to local and international universities and academic programs. Through the unified admission platform, students can review their academic history, along with available universities and majors for scholarship study abroad.

You can access Qabool Platform through the official link below:
https://www.uap.sa/

Qabool Platform helps students easily rank their university preferences, learn admission requirements at universities, and track their application status after submission.

How can I benefit from Qabool Platform?

Through Qabool Platform, students can:

• Explore available majors at international universities
• Review pathways available for scholarship study abroad
• Easily rank their university preferences
• Track the status of their admission application

Universities available for scholarship study abroad via Qabool Platform

According to the latest updates to the King Salman Scholarship Program (Ibtithab), applications to international universities are based on the Approved Universities Guide issued annually by the Ministry of Education.

This guide sets out, each year, the list of recommended global universities across various majors, academic fields, and scholarship tracks, allowing students to upload their acceptance letter from the appropriate university when applying for the scholarship through Qabool Platform.

The Approved Universities Guide for Scholarship Study Abroad is updated annually, so students are advised to check the latest version of the guide before choosing a university or major when using Qabool Platform.

Many students are also interested in the application deadlines for scholarship study abroad through Qabool Platform. According to the announced schedule, applications for scholarship study abroad through Qabool Platform remain open until May 7, 2026. After this date, applications close for the year, and the window may or may not reopen. For this reason, students who have already received university acceptances are strongly advised to register on Qabool Platform early, rather than waiting until the final days before the application period closes.

How many acceptances can be uploaded to Qabool Platform?

Through Saudi Qabool Platform, a student can apply with a maximum of three university acceptances, so it is recommended to choose majors and universities carefully before submitting the application.

Tips before using Qabool Platform

Before applying through Qabool Platform, students are advised to:

• Read the admission requirements of international universities before starting the application.
• After receiving university acceptances, rank preferences within Qabool Platform based on genuine interest and the most suitable major.
• Make sure all personal and academic information is entered correctly.
• Apply early through Qabool Platform and avoid waiting until the final days before registration closes.

Following these steps helps students make the most of Qabool Platform and increases their chances of securing a suitable university admission.

Conclusion

Qabool Platform has become an important step in developing Saudi Arabia's university admission system. Through Qabool Platform, students can now track applications for both external scholarship admission and local university admission, rank their university preferences, and review the options available to them — whether studying within the Kingdom or through scholarship pathways for studying abroad — making the application process smoother and clearer for students.

References

Saudi Ministry of Education
https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/mediacenter/MOEnews/Pages/news1_28052025.aspx

Official Qabool Platform Website
https://www.uap.sa/