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Saudi Student Marketing Services

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Attract More Saudi Students to Your Institution

Are you looking to enroll more students from Saudi Arabia in your degree or training programs? IstiZada specializes in helping universities, colleges, and education providers attract and convert qualified Saudi students using culturally tailored digital marketing. With one of the largest international education budgets in the world, Saudi Arabia remains a top source of well-funded international students.

 

How IstiZada Helps You Reach Saudi Students

At IstiZada, we’ve spent over a decade marketing to the Gulf region and have extensive experience reaching Saudi students and their families online. From running Arabic-language ads and campaigns to building landing pages that speak to the values and motivations of Saudis, we know what works.

Whether you’re looking to fill undergraduate seats, promote language or foundation programs, or target graduate-level applicants, our team creates a custom strategy that aligns with your goals.

Who We Work With

  • Universities and Colleges
  • Language Programs
  • Online Degree and Training Providers

What Makes Us Different

  • Deep knowledge of Saudi student culture, values, and family decision-making
  • 100% of marketing campaigns are managed by native Arabic speakers
  • Expertise in the King Abdullah Scholarship Program and other Saudi funding sources
  • Thousands of education leads generated from Saudi Arabia
  • Landing pages and ads tailored to Saudi expectations
  • Years of success with both public and private institutions

Why Saudi Students Are a Great Fit for Your Institution

  • Government sponsorships: Many Saudi students are funded by long-standing government scholarship programs that cover full tuition and living costs.
  • High retention and completion rates: Once enrolled, Saudi students tend to stay through to graduation.
  • Full-pay students: Even outside of government funding, many Saudi families can afford full tuition and prefer premium options.
  • Housing and meal plan interest: Most Saudi students prefer on-campus housing and services.
  • Reputation over ranking: Students and families are drawn to institutions based in strong education countries, even if the school is not a top-ranked name.

What Saudi Students Look For

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  • Accredited degrees from English-speaking countries
  • Simplified enrollment and visa support
  • Comfortable, safe environments with good student services
  • Clear pathways to career success or advancement back home
  • Arabic-speaking staff or support teams when possible
  • Cultural understanding and accommodation (halal food, prayer space, etc.)

Popular Majors Among Saudi Students

  • English Language Preparation
  • Business and Management
  • Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)
  • Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health
  • Computer Science and Information Systems
  • Aviation and Aeronautical Studies

Did You Know?

  • Saudi Arabia was once the #4 source of international students in the U.S.
  • The King Abdullah Scholarship Program has sent over 200,000 students abroad
  • Many Saudi students are still actively seeking international options post-pandemic

Let’s Help You Attract More Saudi Students

If your school is ready to expand its enrollment from Saudi Arabia, IstiZada can help you create a focused marketing campaign that connects with Saudi families and decision-makers. Let us show you how to get results.

Jordan Boshers is the Chief Digital Strategist at IstiZada, a digital agency that helps companies market to Arabs. He has 12+ years of experience running successful digital marketing campaigns in the Arab world. His insights into Arabic SEO helped him grow previously unknown websites to dominate Arabic niches on Google including growing one site from 0 to more than 2.5 million users monthly. Jordan has consulted for hundreds of companies including helping corporations like Amazon, Berlitz, and Exxon Mobil with their Arabic digital marketing. Learn more here or on LinkedIn.

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