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Study in the U.S.

Education USA
Education USA

ADVISING OFFICES IN SAUDI ARABIA

The Education Advising Offices at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates are certified EducationUSA advising centers affiliated with the United States Department of State.  EducationUSA centers promote U.S. higher education around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, objective and timely information about educational opportunities in the United States and guidance to qualified individuals on how to best access those opportunities. 

Education Advising Offices do not endorse or rank any college or university, nor do they endorse services provided by companies or organizations in the areas of test preparation, admissions, placement, language training or visa procurement.

Basic services available from the Education Advising Offices include:

  • College counseling and guidance
  • Standardized test information (i.e. TOEFL iBT, SAT, etc.)
  • Bulletins, handouts and education-related publications
  • Study in the USA presentations
  • Pre-departure orientations
  • Authentication of diplomas and transcripts earned from institutions accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-approved accrediting organization
  • Proctoring

This website provides preliminary information on study in the United States.  For more information about Education Advising Offices affiliated with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, please see and www.educationUSA.state.gov and http://exchanges.state.gov

RIYADH
Tel: +966-1-488-3800 Ext. 4505 or Ext. 4207
E-mail: EduRiyadh@state.gov
Website: http://riyadh.usembassy.gov/saudi-arabia/resources.html and http://www.educationusa-mena.org/
Hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm
No walk-in services provided, by appointment only

JEDDAH
Tel: +966-2-667-0080 Ext. 4151
E-mail:

EduJeddah@state.gov
Website: http://jeddah.usconsulate.gov/resources/educational-advising.html  and http://www.educationusa-mena.org/

Hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm
No walk-in services provided, by appointment only

DHAHRAN
Tel: +966-3-330-3200 Ext. 3044
E-mail: EduDhahran@state.gov  
Website: http://dhahran.usconsulate.gov/resources/educational-advising.html and http://www.educationusa-mena.org/
Hours: Saturday – Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Walk-in service provided Saturday, 2:00pm-4:00pm & Tuesday, 9:00am-11:30am by appointment only on Sunday and Monday

Pre-Departure

Preparing to study in the U.S.?  Attend a pre-departure orientation session in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dhahran.  Click here for more information on how to sign up.