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جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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world rank  1212

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Overview

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a men only institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia. KFUPM provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 63-year-old Saudi Arabian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. KFUPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

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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

Identity

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

Address PO Box 5016
Dhahran
31261 Ash Sharqiyah
Saudi Arabia
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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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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is legally chartered, licensed 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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H
S&T Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 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.



جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is a men-only institution that admits exclusively male students.


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن 's acceptance rate is 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

Yes
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

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Size and Profile


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن has a student enrollment ranging 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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's main campus setting is not reported.


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

جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن 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 %

Not reported


King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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

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

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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

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 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

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

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Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals 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)


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