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Admission at KFUPM. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals welcomes students from across the Kingdom and around the world, with diverse cultures and wide-ranging talents and interests. Admission to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals takes place according to the admission criteria announced in each track
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a nonprofit research university in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963 by King Saud bin Abdulalziz as the College of Petroleum and Minerals , it is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in Saudi Arabia .
The first students were admitted a year later, on 23 September, 1964, when 67 young men enrolled in what was then named the College of Petroleum and Minerals (CPM). Since that time, the University enrollment has grown to over 10,000 by the 2020 academic year.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) was officially established by Royal Decree on 23 September, 1963. The first students were admitted a year later, on 23 September, 1964, when 67 young men enrolled in what was then named the College of Petroleum and Minerals (CPM).
Pre-College Program. For high school students in Grades 11 and 12. A unique opportunity to experience university life at KFUPM by choosing a course from the first-year curriculum to study with university students. Learn More.
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRY LINKED MASTER PROGRAMS. KFUPM is offering new Master’s programs in exciting disciplines aligned with the global trends, the job market, and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, open to Saudi and International both genders .
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia stands as a beacon of academic brilliance since 1963. Globally recognized and ranked 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022, KFUPM boasts all its Engineering disciplines in the top 60, with its Petroleum Engineering claiming the illustrious 4th position.
New Admission. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals welcomes students from across the Kingdom and around the world, with diverse cultures and wide-ranging talents and interests.
Why KFUPM? The King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a Saudi public university officially established by royal decree on Jumada I 5, 1383 (September 23, 1963). It is considered one of the best universities in the Arab world and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
