Would you like to study in Saudi Arabia? We have good news for you! International students are invited to apply for the Fully Funded King Fahd University Scholarship 2024-2025 from all over the world by the Deanship of Graduate Studies (DGS) at King Fahd University. These applications are for August 2024, the commencement of the fall semester. PhD, Master’s, and MBA scholarships that are fully funded are available from the KFUPM Deanship of Graduate Studies. All qualified applicants, both local and international, are encouraged to apply.
King Fahd University started admitting female students in 2019. However, only Saudi Arabian women who are residents are eligible to apply. Graduates of King Fahd University come from twenty-eight different countries. The second-largest corporation in the world, ARAMCO, employs King Fahd graduates as well. Currently, the university provides 10 PhD programs and 30 Master’s programs. Below are more details regarding the KFUPM Scholarship 2024.
Details About King Fahd University Scholarship 2024 (KFUPM)
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- University Name: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Degree Level: Masters, PhD
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: December 17, 2023
Scholarship Benefits
KFUPM provides full scholarships to PhD and master’s students from abroad. It includes:
- Full tuition fee.
- A monthly allowance to help with living expenses.
- furnished, air-conditioned apartment.
- Medical Expenses
- Free Textbooks.
- Meals that are subsidized in the university canteen.
- Programs funded by the university.
- Flight ticket to Saudi Arabia, followed by a return ticket once studies are finished.
- As per university policy, there are additional advantages accessible.
Academic Departments at King Fahd University
- College of Computer Sciences and Engineering (CCSE)
- Information and Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- System Engineering
- College of Sciences (CS)
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematical Science
- Life Science
- College of Engineering (CES)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences (CPG)
- Geosciences
- Petroleum Engineering
- KFUPM Business School (KBS)
- KBS Graduate Programs
- Information System and Operational Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Management and Marketing
- College of Environmental Design (CED)
- Architecture
- Architecture Engineering
- City and Regional Planning
- Construction, Management, and Engineering
Basic Requirements
- It is necessary to have a two-year Master’s degree (for Ph.D. applicants) and a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
- For scholarship recipients, a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 is required; for non-scholarship recipients, it is 2.5.
- A 3.0 out of 4.00 GPA is required for MBA students.
- MBA candidates must have at least one year of full-time job experience.
Please review the admission requirements for KFUPM.
Mandatory Documents
- Fill out the application online.
- Copy of identification, passport
- Full official transcripts of former education.
- Two (2) Recommendation letters from your academic referees
- A one-page statement of purpose
- Passport Size Photo with white background
- CV summarizing your education and professional experience.
- Acceptable tests are the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
TOEFL Exemption
Graduates and citizens of English-speaking countries (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa) are also exempt from the TOEFL.
IELTS Test
You must take the TOEFL or IELTS. Even if you have previously graduated from an English-medium university, you still need to upload your results from the IELTS exam.
- Read KFUPM FAQS
KFUPM Admission Deadline and Timeline for 2024
For Every Regular Graduate Program—Apart from the MBA
ACTIVITY
- FALL SEMESTER (AUG 2024)
- Opening Online Application: Oct. 25, 2023
- Last Day to Upload Documents and Submit Online Applications: Dec. 17, 2023
- The final day to submit online recommendations: Dec. 24, 2023
- The final day to announce the results of applications: Mid. April
- SPRING SEMESTER (JAN 2025)
- Opening Online Application: May. 22, 2024
- Last Day to Upload Documents and Submit Online Applications: Jun. 29, 2024
- The final day to submit online recommendations: Jul. 6, 2024
- The final day to announce the results of applications: Mid. October
For MX (Graduate Concentrations) and MBA
ACTIVITY
- FALL SEMESTER (AUG 2024)
- Opening Online Application: Dec 18, 2023
- Last Day to Upload Documents and Submit Online Applications: Feb. 11, 2024
- The final day to submit online recommendations: Feb. 11, 2024
- The final day to announce the results of applications: Mid-April
How to Apply for the King Fahd University Scholarship 2024?
The KFUPM Scholarship Announcement for 2024’s online application link is provided below. Visit the official website and apply from there.