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Tuition fee
500 SAR/credit 7500 SAR / year
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Tuition fee
500 SAR/credit 7500 SAR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The English Linguistics program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University aims to provide high quality education and scientific research in the various areas of Linguistics to enrich language studies that serve the community. 

Overview

  • The English Linguistics program at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University has the following goals: 
    • Providing broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Linguistics.
    • Preparing postgraduate students to conduct innovative research in the fields of Linguistics.
    • Enriching universities, at local and regional levels, with highly qualified academics and researchers in the field of Linguistics who are able to serve the society in different areas. 

    Program Graduates’ Attributes:

    • Qualified researchers in the field of linguistics who are Interdisciplinary and inter-culturally oriented.
    • Critical thinkers who are equipped to scrutinize phenomena to uncover linguistic issues and suggest recommendations.
    • Effective communicators.
    • Ethical and Responsible Individuals.
    • Effective technology users who  utilize digital and information technology skills for learning and research.

    Programme Structure

    Courses include:

    • Phonetics and Phonology
    • Morphology and Syntax
    • Semantics and Pragmatics
    • Language in Society
    • Methods of Research
    • Thesis

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 24 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    Language

    English
    IELTS
    6

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    Credits

    30 alternative credits

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Dammam, Saudi Arabia

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    IELTS
    6

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • BA degree in English Language from any university approved by the Ministry of Higher Education with a minimum grade of B.
    • Passing additional complementary courses in linguistics in accordance with rules. 
    • Minimum score of (6) in IELTS or any other equivalent test.
    • Passing the written test and the interview conducted by the Department.

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    Tuition Fees

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    • International

      Non-residents
      7500 SAR / year
      ≈ 7500 SAR / year

    Additional Details

    Non-Saudi: Tuition fee will be applied, the amount of SR 500 per credit Hour during the period of study at the university.

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    Scholarships Information

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    Available Scholarships

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    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    ACES Education Fund
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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    ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    06 Jan 2027
    Jewish Heritage Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Diamant Gerstein
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
    Need-based

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    Leopold Figl Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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