--- title: "King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) โ€” Saudi Arabia | Arman Education" description: "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia." canonical_url: "https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia." "og:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-saudi-arabia-en.png" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) โ€” Saudi Arabia" "twitter:image": "https://armaneducation.com/og/country-saudi-arabia-en.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://armaneducation.com/llms.txt) Saudi Arabia ยท Dhahran # **King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)** Fees, application dates, programmes and admission information for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia. [**Consulting for this university**](https://armaneducation.com/en/contact?country=saudi-arabia) [**Official site**](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/) ## **Key facts**
**City**
Dhahran
**Type**
Public
**Founded**
1963
**Students**
Not yet verified
**Language of instruction**
Not yet verified
**International student fees**
Undergraduate international students living outside Saudi Arabia: tuition waived (full scholarship) with free on-campus housing, free course texts, monthly stipend (amount not listed) and clinic services. Graduate scholarships cover all PhD programs and selected MS programs: stipend by category, furnished on-campus housing, air tickets, medical/dental, subsidised meals. Self-sponsored fees (USD): non-thesis programs 2,000 registration per semester + 135 per credit hour; thesis programs 2,000 first semester then 1,000 per semester + 135 per credit hour.Source
**Application dates**
Not yet verifiedSource
## **Admission and application** Undergraduate SAT track requires an international high-school natural-sciences track and SAT 1350+. **Language requirement:** Graduate English: MS TOEFL iBT 70 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo 105; PhD TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 120. Waived for KFUPM graduates and graduates from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand. Undergraduate language thresholds not listed. 1. Undergraduate SAT track: send SAT scores (at least 1350) to KFUPM via College Board; after verification take the KFUPM math assessment; submit the application on the admission website. 2. Graduate: apply on the admissions website; some competitive programs interview; decision in 2-3 months by email/portal. 3. After acceptance KFUPM handles visa processing: email document copies (medical report, passport valid 6+ months, admission letter, embassy letter, MoFA visa-referral note); visa received by email. ## **Programmes** **Bachelor (B.Sc.)** ### **Computer Science** 4 years Waived for international scholarship students; self-sponsored undergraduate fees not published on fetched pages [Source](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/bachelor-of-science) **Bachelor (B.Sc.)** ### **Electrical Engineering** 4 years Waived for international scholarship students [Source](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/bachelor-of-science) **Bachelor (B.Sc.)** ### **Petroleum Engineering** 4 years Waived for international scholarship students [Source](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/bachelor-of-science) **Master (M.Sc.)****English (implied by English test requirement)** ### **Master of Science (thesis or project) - business, engineering or science** Self-sponsored: USD 2,000 first semester then 1,000 per semester + USD 135 per credit hour (thesis); scholarships for selected MS programs [Source](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/graduate-programs-ms) **Doctoral (Ph.D.)****English (implied by English test requirement)** ### **Ph.D. (engineering or science)** Scholarship covers all PhD programs [Source](https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/master-of-science-thesis-based-phd) ## **Faculties and schools** - [College of Engineering & Physics](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-engineering-and-physics) - [College of Computing and Mathematics](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-computing-and-mathematics) - [College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-petroleum-engineering-and-geosciences) - [College of Chemicals and Materials](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-chemicals-and-materials) - [College of Design and Built Environment](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-design-and-built-environment) - [KFUPM Business School](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/kfupm-business-school) - [College of General Studies](https://armaneducation.com/en/universities/kfupm/faculties/college-of-general-studies) ## **Accommodation** Free on-campus housing for scholarship students; campus has dormitories, medical centre and a gated campus with 24-hour security. Housing details on a separate Student Housing and Dining page (not fetched). ## **Highlights** - Student body represents 87 countries; graduate students are 30% of the population (facts page). - All KFUPM Medical Center services free for students; international/exchange students need valid health insurance for the same care. - ISEF Winners Track: guaranteed admission and full scholarship for top four ISEF winners each year. Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information. ## **Let us plan the right path for your goals** In a free initial consultation we review your profile, budget and goals, and narrow down the countries and universities that fit you. 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