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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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world rank  1408

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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 60-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 (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 +966 (3) 860 0000
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Fax Number +966 (3) 860 3306

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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

uniRank publishes below some basic King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's 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

Has King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's acceptance rate range is 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

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

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


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

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a public higher education institution.


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

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a non-profit higher education institution.


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

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

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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

This institution has a physical 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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's main services:


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

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

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

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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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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


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

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  • 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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