Study in Saudi: first-semester admission has closed. You can apply again from 16 September
Most applications without an offer have been moved to “Rejected” as the platform prepares to open applications for the second semester
ادرس في السعودية
The Study in Saudi platform has officially notified students who did not receive an offer that first-semester admission has ended, and that they did not receive an offer from any educational institution. Most applications still awaiting a decision have changed status from “under review by the educational institution” to “Rejected.”
This is happening as the platform prepares to open applications again for the second semester. A rejection now does not mean the opportunity is over: you can apply again in the upcoming admission periods.
What happened
Most applications that had not yet received an acceptance have been rejected. On the platform, their status changed from “under review by the educational institution” to “Rejected.”
Students who did not receive an offer were sent an official letter: the first-semester admission period has ended, and they did not receive an offer from any educational institution.
When the next application window opens
The platform is preparing to open admission for the second semester. The new application window is:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 16 September 2026 |
| Applications close | 6 October 2026 |
Always check the Study in Saudi platform itself for the latest dates — announced timelines can be updated.
What applicants should do
- Keep your account and save the official notice from the platform.
- Prepare your documents in advance: passport, secondary-school certificate, transcript, police clearance, and the other files usually required at application.
- From 16 September to 6 October 2026, submit a new application for the second semester, following the rules and dates published by Study in Saudi.