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.
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Name | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals ![]() |
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن |
Acronym | KFUPM |
Founded | 1963 |
Motto | Lord increase my knowledge |
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Address | PO Box 5016 Dhahran 31261 Ash Sharqiyah Saudi Arabia |
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+966 (3) 860 0000 |
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+966 (3) 860 3306 |
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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.
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This institution admits Men Only.
Has King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has more than 700 international students.University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a public higher education institution.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia
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