Are you considering studying in Saudi Arabia? The King Fahd University Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to embark on your academic journey. This article provides a detailed overview of the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The King Fahd University Scholarship 2025-2026 offers fully funded opportunities for international students pursuing master’s and PhD programs. The scholarship covers full tuition, provides a monthly living allowance, on-campus housing, medical coverage, and relocation support.
About King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, KFUPM has been a beacon of academic excellence since 1963. It is globally recognized, ranking 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022. All its Engineering disciplines are in the top 60 worldwide, with Petroleum Engineering ranked 4th.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at KFUPM is pleased to offer full MS and PhD scholarships to outstanding graduate applicants who show high potential for original research in Engineering, Sciences, and Business.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Study in: Saudi Arabia
Graduate Programs Offered at KFUPM
| Discipline | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | M.Sc. |
| Applied Statistics | M.Sc. |
| Architectural Engineering | M.Sc. |
| Business Administration | M.B.A. |
| Chemical Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Chemistry | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| City & Regional Planning | M.C.R.P. |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Computer Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Computer Networks | M.Sc. |
| Computer Science | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Construction Engineering & Management | M.Sc. |
| Electrical Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Environmental Sciences | M.Sc. |
| Geology | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Geophysics | M.Sc. |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Information Assurance & Security | M.Sc. |
| Life Sciences | M.Sc. |
| Materials Science & Engineering | M.Sc. |
| Mathematical Sciences | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Petroleum Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Physics | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Software Engineering | M.Sc. |
| Systems & Control Engineering | Ph.D., M.Sc. |
| Telecommunication Engineering | M.Sc. |
Scholarship Coverage
The King Fahd University Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Furnished, air-conditioned apartment
- Medical coverage
- Free textbooks
- Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria
- Projects funded by the University
- Airfare to and from Saudi Arabia
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, candidates must:
- Be proficient in English (For MBA: TOEFL IBT score of 70/120, IELTS score of 6.0/9.0)
- Hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (and a two-year Master’s degree for Ph.D. applicants) from a recognized institution
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scholarship students) and 2.5 (non-scholarship students) out of 4.00; MBA students need a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Have at least one year of full-time work experience (for MBA students)
Application Process
To apply:
- Complete the online graduate admission application for the upcoming semester via the Online Application link.
- Submit mandatory documents before the deadline through the upload system using the same Login ID and PIN created for the online application.
Mandatory Documents:
- Identification copy (Passport for international applicants / National ID for Saudi nationals / Iqama for residents)
- Complete official transcripts for BS (and MS if applying for PhD)
- Statement-of-Purpose (one-page essay on career and research goals at KFUPM)
- Recommendation letters from academic referees via the online system
- Certificates for BS (and MS if applying for PhD)
- GMAT score (for international MBA applicants)
- Other supporting documents:
- TOEFL score (min. 68 iBT for MS, 79 iBT for PhD) or IELTS score (min. 6 for MS, 6.5 for PhD)
- Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. 156, min. Analytical Writing 4.0)
- Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) via postal mail
Learn More
For more information about the King Fahd University Scholarship, please visit the official website
