Jeddah is a city where the Red Sea breeze carries tales of explorers, traders, and scholars, where grand mosques neighbor cosmopolitan cafes, and every sunset over the Corniche brings friends and families together to celebrate tradition and ambition. From the historic alleys of Al-Balad to cutting-edge innovation hubs, Jeddah pulses with a vibrant mix of heritage and modern energy, making it one of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic and outward-looking cities. Here, education is a point of pride, and young Jeddawis are inspired not just by local success but by a drive to learn from the world and bring global expertise home.

At Grad-Dreams, we nurture these aspirations by pairing 22+ years of experience with deep regional understanding to help Jeddawi students and families unlock opportunities at 300+ top international universities. Our transparent approach and mentoring ensure every step, from planning to arrival, is seamless, goal-focused, and truly supportive.

#Jewels of Jeddah Academia: Top Local Universities 

• King Abdulaziz University (KAU): Among the world’s top universities for engineering, pharmacy, medicine, sciences, business, and arts. 
• University of Jeddah: Renowned for research, technology, and diverse degree options. Effat University: A private leader in women’s education with global STEM and business programs. 
• Dar Al-Hekma University: Innovative private institution, empowering women in management, law, health, and design. 
• Umm Al-Qura University (Makkah/Jeddah branches): Center for Islamic studies, humanities, and research.

Every year, thousands of Jeddah’s promising students set their sights on prestigious overseas campuses, eager to broaden their perspectives and career horizons.

#Jeddah Student Pulse: Trends & Top Destinations 

• Most Popular Study Destinations: United States, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, South Korea, Malaysia, Turkey. 
• Favorite Subjects: Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Social Sciences, Medicine, and Creative Arts. 
• Stats Snapshot: Saudi Arabia sends over 70,000 students abroad (2025); Jeddah alone often accounts for nearly 10,000+ of these, with numbers increasing post-pandemic as new scholarships and self-funding routes expand options.

Jeddah’s students are known for their ambition, adaptability, and global vision many are supported by prestigious government scholarships and increasingly, industry or family funding.

#Jeddah: all about numbers:

• Current Students Abroad: Estimated 9,00010,000+ from Jeddah as part of 70,000+ Saudi total in 2025.
• Annual Growth Rate: Steady; rebounding after worldwide mobility disruptions, with strong recovery as scholarship and self-funded pathways increase.
• Projection: 11,000+ Jeddawis abroad by 2026, as Vision 2030 and higher-ed investment open even more pathways for study.

The US, UK, and Canada remain top choices for Jeddah students, joined by Germany, Australia, and Malaysia. Popular degree fields align with national priorities: engineering, tech, health sciences, and business innovation. Major local and state-funded scholarships (including targeted new programs since KASP) still support top talent, now joined by sector/industry sponsorships and expanding merit awards.