Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program

About the program

The Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program is a three-week residential program that takes place in the top national university campuses in cooperation with the best-known international institutes. During the program, students are introduced to a variety of scientific college level courses. Furthermore, these courses are taught by a team of professional instructors, who are graduates from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which ensures that the courses are delivered using the same methods adopted by these world-leading universities for 4 hours a day.

The program is designed to give students a broad exposure to Academic classes, Lab sessions, scientific field trips, and extracurricular activities. In addition, all students participate in a variety of workshops including English language development skills, Enrichment Activities, Strategic Learning, Research projects, and many more.

Program Advantages:

Enriching students' scientific and linguistic knowledge.
Helping the student determine the scientific field in the future.
Experience completing university level assignments and projects.
Highlighting national capabilities and preparing students to support the Kingdom’s transformation into a knowledge society.
Enhancing students’ communication with international universities and opening promising horizons for them to continue studying and learning.
Developing students' personal skills.

Note: Registration in the National Program for Gifted Identification is a prerequisite for nomination into the program.

Achievements

Eligibility:

Students of the National Program for Gifted Students at the third level (9th to 11th grades).

Registration requirements:

1. The student must be of Saudi nationality or have a Saudi mother. Non-Saudis are accepted, not exceeding 10% of the total number of students.

2. The student must obtain a score of 1400 or higher on the Mawhiba scale for multiple mental abilities (whether the test language is Arabic or English)

3. If the student took the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test in Arabic, he/she must obtain one of the following scores for the English language tests as a minimum:

STEP	IELTS	TOEFL IBT	TOEIC
75	5.5	53	600

4. The student must register through the Summer Enrichment Programs Registration Portal, specify the type of program, and complete the registration phase.

5. The student must read and follow the Enrichment Programs regulations(click here)

6. The student must pay the program fees, in order for his/her final registration in the program to be approved.

Program Fees:

Grades	Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test	Discount rate	Program fees
from 9th to 11th	1550 and above	15%	2975 Riyals
from 9th to 11th	1400 - 1549	-	3500 Riyals

* The value-added tax is not included.

* The discount applies to Saudi students or students with a Saudi mother.

Request for partial exemption from the program fees:

You can apply for a partial exemption from the financial contribution value for registration in the programs through the registration system if you belong to one of the following categories, provided that supporting documents are attached to verify the validity of the application.

Families registered with social security.
Affiliated with a charitable organization.
Children of martyrs.
Their status is proven by a legal document (insolvency document).

Program details

Program format:

Residential (Full-time accommodation within the hosting university residence)

King Saud University (Male students)
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Female students)

Program components:

Scientific enrichment courses and experiments.
Major course to be selected upon online registration in the spring (ranking).
Minor course to be selected on campus after the first day of the program.
Enrichment Activities to build numerous skills including teamwork,
communication, creative thinking, time management, problem solving, planning and leadership.
Program components such as Academic English & Strategic Learning, MBA Bootcamp, and Tech Summit.
A closing ceremony to present the research projects and achievements of the students participating in the program.

Program dates:

The program is held during the summer vacation according to the following dates:

Program Duration

Start Date

End Date

3 Weeks

Saturday

28-06-2025

Thursday

17-07-2025

* Saturday is students arrival & orientaion.

Enrichment Courses

The enrichment courses fall under the following basic scientific tracks:
• Medical, biological and chemical sciences
• Physics, Earth and Space Sciences
• Engineering sciences
• Computer Science and Applied Mathematics

2025 Courses:

Program Schedule

Program Implementation Schedule

The daily schedule of the program is structured as follows:

Scientific Content: Enrichment courses covering various scientific fields.
Skill Development Content: personal and linguistic skills, including academic writing.
Knowledge-Based Content: Workshops and lectures designed to broaden participants' intellectual horizons.

For a detailed daily schedule and information on arrival and departure, please click here.

Related Programs

Programs

Available

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba English Language Rehabilitation Program

Expired

Mawhiba Ambassadors

Expired

Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

Available

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba English Language Rehabilitation Program

Expired

Mawhiba Ambassadors

Expired

Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

Common Questions

General

How do I nominate myself/my child/for the Global Mawhiba Enrichment Program?

By registering in the national project to discover talents on Mawhiba website.

What are the criteria for registration in the program?

Registration criteria can be found here.

Are parents allowed to visit their children if the program is held inside the Kingdom?

Visits are not allowed in the program and students cannot leave the program premises during their stay.

If I take the Mawhiba Multiple Intelligence Test in English, will I be waived the requirement to obtain a score on one of the English language tests?

Yes, you can suffice by taking the Mawhiba Test for Multiple Mental Abilities in English, but on condition that the score you obtained is 1350 or higher.

What is the language of the program?

English language, as the team implementing the program are international experts.

What are the targeted academic levels for entry into global enrichment programs?

From the third grade of middle school to the second grade of high school (9,10,11).

What is the mechanism for implementing the program?

My presence:

(Full-time accommodation within the host country’s residence)

King Saud University (students)
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University ( female students)

When is the Global Enrichment Program for Mawhiba held?

The program will be held during the summer vacation for three weeks from Saturday, June 29th to Thursday, July 18th.

Is it required for a student participating in the Global Enrichment Program to live in the program’s headquarters?

Yes, it requires the student to live in the program’s headquarters for the entire duration of its implementation, for male students at King Saud University and female students at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

What are the housing regulations?

The program and housing regulations for students participating in the Universal Enrichment Program are available in the program overview the course/program in which the student is registered,

Will the student be compensated for the travel ticket to and from the program?

The student will not be compensated for the travel ticket, but Mawhiba provides transportation from Riyadh Airport or the train station according to the times specified in the program’s code of conduct and regulations and housing for students.

What is the entry mechanism for students coming from outside the program city by traveling by land?

They go directly to the program’s housing, where they check in and out according to the times set by Mawhiba, with the importance of the guardian being present with the student upon receipt.

Are daily meals provided for students?

Yes, daily meals are provided to students during the program period including weekends. Snacks are also allowed to be brought or purchased if a service provider is available at the program location.

What do students get after completing their participation in the Mawhiba Global Enrichment Program?

Students will receive a certificate of participation certified by Mawhiba and the program implementing entity, provided that the attendance rate is not less than 80%.

Can a student change the enrichment unit before the end of the registration period?

Yes, provided that there are available seats for the unit to which the student will transfer.

Are the student rooms single or double?

The residence provides rooms for students, and the room can be either double (two students in one room) or single, depending on what is available in the program’s residence.

When will students participating in the program be received?

The reception time for students at the program headquarters on Saturday, June 28, is between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.

When should participating students leave the program?

Students must leave the program location on Thursday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m.

What are the terms and conditions for students wishing to register for the Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program 2025 ?

The Terms and Conditions document for the Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program 2025 can be viewed in the course registration page.

What should I bring when going to the program?

Details can be found by clicking here .

What does the Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program 2025 include?

Program components:

Scientific enrichment courses and experiments.
Major course to be selected upon online registration in the spring (ranking).
Minor course to be selected on campus after the first day of the program.
Enrichment Activities to build numerous skills including teamwork,
communication, creative thinking, time management, problem solving, planning and leadership.
Program components such as Academic English & Strategic Learning, MBA Bootcamp, and Tech Summit.
A closing ceremony to present the research projects and achievements of the students participating in the program.