King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran · Official website ↗
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. 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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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: Jan 24 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Feb 11. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarships (reference)Sources (1)“this scholarship program is mainly designed to support "needy" and highly performing students with a scholarship.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“That is why all our courses are taught in English and your academic journey is supported by KFUPM.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Undergraduate Full Scholarship
Full tuition
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full tuition
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Free On-Campus Housing: Enjoy comfortable, fully-equipped dorms just steps away from your classrooms.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Monthly Stipend: Focus on your studies with financial support for your academic journey.”www3.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12ISEF Winners Full Scholarship
Amount not published
Sources (4)
“Spaces are offered to the top four winners each year.”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Guaranteed admission for all four ISEF winners”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Full scholarship”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Freedom to choose any major you want”www.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Renewal: Renewable — up to 5 years
Sources (4)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Awarded students should maintain cumulative GPA above 3.”ses.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Internship Option Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Internship Option Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Summer Training Option Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Summer Training Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Engineering Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Engineering”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Internship Option Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Finance - Internship Option · 5 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science in Finance - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“4 Years + 1 Prep”t4.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Internship Option Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Internship Option”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Source (1)“Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering”bulletin.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering |
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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 Source (1)“Applicants may also be required to participate in an interview for admission.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | SAT Track: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12SAT Track: Teacher recommendation: Required Source (1)“Recommendation Letter: Complete and attach the letter of recommendation to the application form.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12SAT Track: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“SAT scores must be directly sent to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from the SAT Test Center.”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application (Primary Admission Track) | Jan 24Source (2)“Registration starts at: Jan 10, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Registration ends at Jan 24, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application (SAT Track) | Feb 11Source (3)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Registration starts at: Feb 01, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Registration ends at Feb 11, 2027”admissions.kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
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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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“C- Grants paid for.”moe.gov.sa ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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) Source (1)“Undergraduate students can apply for housing through the university’s online system using the link sent via SMS before arrival.”kfupm.edu.sa ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).