King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran · Sitio web oficial ↗
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is in Dhahran, Arabia Saudí. Standard entry requirements: International high school diploma natural sciences focus/track; graduated in the current or previous year; SAT 1350 or above. Language: IELTS 4.5 (Primary Admission Track), TOEFL iBT 45 (Primary Admission Track). Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | International high school diploma: natural sciences focus/track; graduated in the current or previous year. SAT: 1350 or above. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 24 ene (Main round) Last round: Main round, 11 feb. |
| Where and how students live | Dhahran · 39 km from DMM airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por mérito (reference)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “this scholarship program is mainly designed to support "needy" and highly performing students with a scholarship.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “That is why all our courses are taught in English and your academic journey is supported by KFUPM.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
International Undergraduate Full Scholarship
Matrícula completa
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Amount: Matrícula completa
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“As an international student living outside Saudi Arabia, your tuition fees are waived. You will receive a full scholarship to attend KFUPM.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Free On-Campus Housing: Enjoy comfortable, fully-equipped dorms just steps away from your classrooms.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Monthly Stipend: Focus on your studies with financial support for your academic journey.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12ISEF Winners Full Scholarship
Monto no publicado
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Spaces are offered to the top four winners each year.”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Guaranteed admission for all four ISEF winners”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Full scholarship”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Freedom to choose any major you want”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Monto no publicado
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- Renewal: Renovable — up to 5 years
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This scholarship is for international students (inside or outside the Kingdom) who are admitted to KFUPM on a full-time basis and who meet the selection criteria (based on financial need and academic performance) defined by the committee.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The committee will ultimately decide the percentage of financial aid to be awarded to each applicant starting from 10% up to 100% of tuition fee.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Awarded students should maintain cumulative GPA above 3.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The maximum period of the scholarship provided that funding is available, is the regular study period at the university (four years + preparatory year).”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Internship Option Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Internship Option Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Summer Training Option Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Summer Training Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Engineering”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Internship Option Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Finance - Internship Option · 5 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Finance - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“4 Years + 1 Prep”t4.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Mathematics”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Internship Option Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Interview | SAT Track: Optional Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants may also be required to participate in an interview for admission.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | SAT Track: Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The student must submit a statement of purpose (a brief description of yourself, explaining your academic goals and how you aim to contribute to improving your community and the world).”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12SAT Track: Teacher recommendation: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Recommendation Letter: Complete and attach the letter of recommendation to the application form.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12SAT Track: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “SAT scores must be directly sent to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from the SAT Test Center.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (Primary Admission Track) | 24 eneFuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Registration starts at: Jan 10, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Registration ends at Jan 24, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (SAT Track) | 11 febFuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “This admission track allows local and international students who have scored 1350 or above in the SAT exam to apply for enrollment.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Registration starts at: Feb 01, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Registration ends at Feb 11, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | Government scholarship students at Saudi public universities study free of charge, without tuition fees. Scholarships come in three types - full (free) scholarships with full benefits, partial scholarships with some benefits, and paid grants - under rules set by each institution's council. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (3)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides excellent sponsorship for scholarship students for international students free of charge and without tuition fees and with many other advantages.”moe.gov.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“C- Grants paid for.”moe.gov.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“All of this is in accordance with the rules regulated by the educational institution council, and in a manner that does not conflict with the regulations governing this”moe.gov.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the official rate (Fixed peg SAR 3.75 = US$1) of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Undergraduate students can apply for housing through the university’s online system using the link sent via SMS before arrival.”kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Dhahran |
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| Nearest major airport | King Fahd International Airport (DMM), about 39 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q4116241 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).