Colleges & Universities in Saudi Arabia

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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world rank  1236

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Overview

Founded in 1963, the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Dhahran (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ash Sharqiyah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) men only Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 61-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KFUPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Control Typepublic

Entity

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium sized

Selectivity

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن
Acronym KFUPM
Founded 1963
Motto Lord increase my knowledge
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University Location

Address PO Box 5016
Dhahran
31261 Ash Sharqiyah
Saudi Arabia
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Phone Number (3) 860 0000
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Fax Number (3) 860 3306
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's academic range and degree level offering.



King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.



King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men only.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has more than 700 international students.

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 7,000 to 7,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Library University Library

Yes Visit King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Library


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Housing University Housing

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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