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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Saudi Arabia

Study in Saudi Arabia with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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KFUPM Background and History

Located in Dhahran, the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, KFUPM was established in 1963 and is one of the largest public university in Saudi. Its primary focus is on the areas of Petroleum and Minerals which is two of the most abundant resources in the kingdom.

KFUPM Programs Courses and Schools

KFUPM offers Master of Science, Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy and many Bachelor degrees. The university has more than 8000 undergraduate students, 800 Academic staff and more than 1500 postgraduate students. It has 33 Academic departments with a student-faculty ratio of 14:3:1. It has 51 graduate programs.

KFUPM Campuses

The main university campus is located at Dhahran and has research centers, housing, and recreation centers. It has tie-ups with various industries involved in the Oil and Gas sector and is instrumental in providing the right talent to the industry.

KFUPM  Achievements

KFUPM is ranked 1st in the Arab World in the QS rankings. It is ranked 6th in the world in universities granted US utility patents. It was ranked as one of the best 400 universities in the world according to Academic rankings. It holds 216th rank in QS World University Rankings.

KFUPM USP

It is worlds best university for learnings in the field of Petroleum and minerals. It has a big endowment and the research contributes to the oil & gas industry worldwide.

KFUPM Notable Alumni

Some of the notable alumni of KFUPM are Abdulaziz bin Salman- minister of petroleum, Saud Bin Khalid AL Faisal- Deputy Governor of SAGIA, Bandar Bin Khalid – Chairman of Sama Airlines

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Programs

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Application Requirements

2.5
GPA
27
IB
60
Percentage

IELTS score requirements

A strong proficiency in the English language is essential for admission into universities in Saudi Arabia. To be able to get a successful admission in King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia students need to complete IELTS with a minimum score of 6.

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Cost of studies

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Deadlines

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Rankings

Global

445
US News
160
QS
401 -500
Shanghai
351 -400
Times Higher Education
266
GTU Rank

Regional

Saudi Arabia
4
US News
4
Shanghai
4
Times Higher Education

Regional

Asia
77
US News
112
Times Higher Education

Regional

Arab Region
6
US News
4
QS
12
Times Higher Education
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