King Fahd University Scholarship for Master’s and Doctoral Studies in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)
Introduction
We welcome outstanding and talented prospective graduate students from around the nation and the world to apply for Graduate Studies. Besides national students, KFUPM currently has international graduate students from 28 different nationalities. This adds to the richness & diversity of the academic and research environment at KFUPM.
The University currently offers 30 Master’s programs and 10 Doctoral programs in a full range of traditional disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary programs that anticipate market trends and respond to national needs. KFUPM provides full MS and Ph.D. scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, and Business.
King Fahd University offers all academic programs including Master of Science, All Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, and Science fields for the King Fahd University Scholarship. Females can apply. It also provides a range of logistical, strategic, and operational support to Saudi technology startups and entrepreneurs.
The university provides a place where students can share their passion for learning and have opportunities to develop skills to prepare for a career. Here students can also get the possibility to become successful.
Details about the King Fahd University Scholarship
- Country: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- University: King Fahd University
- Course Level: Masters, Ph.D., Business Administration
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadlines: 11/02/2023
About King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Among Saudi universities, its science, engineering, business, and management programs are the most highly regarded in the country as well as in the whole region.
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Address: Academic Belt Road, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
Academic Departments
- College of Computer Sciences & 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 & 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 & Operational Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Management & Marketing
- College of Environmental Design (CED)
- Architecture
- Architecture Engineering
- City & Regional Planning
- Construction and Management & Engineering
Master and PhD Programs at KFUPM
The Following Degree Programs are available to Study at King Fahd University:
| DISCIPLINE | DEGREES |
|---|---|
| Accountancy | M.ACC. |
| 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. |
| Medical Physics | M. Med. Phys. |
| 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. |
Financial Benefits
Saudi graduate students with a GPA of 3.00 and above on a scale of 4.00 can be admitted as Full-Time MS or Ph.D. students. Similarly, Research Assistantship for Master students and Lectureship for Ph.D. students are available for all outstanding graduate students who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and performance. Research Assistants and Lecturers-B expected to spend up to 50% of their time supporting teaching and research activities of the university, with the other 50% devoted to their respective graduate programs. They receive the following benefits:
- Free tuition.
- A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
- Free furnished air-conditioned bachelor housing.
- Essential medical care.
- Free textbooks.
- Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria.
- A chance to participate along with the University faculty in the Research and Book writing
- Projects funded by the University.
- A prepaid air passage for initial travel to Dammam at the start of the contract, and a return ticket after his completion of the Degree (for RA and Lecturers-B).
Other benefits are also available in accordance with University policy.
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirement for MS Programs in Engineering or Sciences
The minimum requirements for possible admission to Master programs in engineering or sciences are as below:
- A four-year Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
- A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
- Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
- Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE ), which should also be reported directly (KFUPM code is 0868). (Minimum required GRE score is Quantitative: 156, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143)
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
- Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.
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Admission Requirement for MS Programs in Bussiness Administration
The minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student in a Master program in Business Administration are as follows:
- A four-year Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S. or B.E.) Degree in business, engineering or sciences fields from a recognized institution.
- A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
- Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
- Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT ) with a minimum score of 450. The GMAT scores must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code for GMAT is 0868).
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
- At least one course in college-level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration subjects.
- A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
- At least one year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records. For Executive MBA program, a minimum experience of 8 years, including 3 years in mid or upper-level managerial position.
- Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.
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Admission Requirement for PhD Programs
The minimum requirements for possible admission to the Ph.D. Programs as a regular graduate student in engineering or sciences are as follows:
- An M.S. degree in engineering or science from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of (KFUPM), with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
- Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score for MS admission of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 79 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies. The KFUPM code is 0868.IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5]
- Completion of General Graduate Record Examination (GRE ) with an acceptable score.
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant graduate courses.
- Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.
Requirement Checklist
All Documents should be submitted via the upload system only in PDF format, except the recommendation letters which should be submitted by the academic referees themselves via the online recommendation system.All these documents need to be submitted before the deadline set for uploading documents and recommendation letters. Please refer to the online admission tutorial or the admission deadlines for more information.
Along with the complete online application, make sure the following documents are submitted through the upload system before the deadline:
1. Complete Transcripts [Mandatory for application processing] Ph.D. applicants should upload complete and official transcripts for both the Bachelor and Master degrees.Master Applicants should upload a complete and official transcript for the Bachelor degree.
Transcripts should be in English only. Other language transcripts should be translated into English by a certified translator.
Only University-level transcripts are required and not the high school ones.
Once an applicant is approved for graduate studies, he should send hardcopy official transcripts through postal mail. The postal address can be taken from the contact information
2. Statement of Purpose [Mandatory for application processing] A one-page essay outlining your previous research and/or practical experience, why did you choose KFUPM for graduate studies, and your intended academic and research interests in your graduate program at KFUPM
3. Identification [Mandatory for application processing] Saudi Citizens: National Identification Card
Residents of Saudi Arabia with a Residence Permit: Iqama
International Applicants: Passport
4. Two Recommendation Letters [Mandatory for application processing] In the online application, the section “Recommendation Information” requires an applicant to provide names and emails of two academic referees. These academic referees will be contacted by KFUPM to submit an online recommendation letter via a standard web browser before the deadline. This deadline will be informed to the applicant as well as the recommender.
5. Color Photograph with White Background [Mandatory for application processing] (Optional for female applicants)
Applicants need to upload in PDF format with following requirements:
- Color Picture
- Passport Size
- Front Facing
- White Background
- Professionally taken
- Clear
6. CV [Mandatory for application processing]
A CV mentioning the applicants’ education and work experience.
7. Degree Certificates Applicants who have completed their respective programs at the time of application should upload the official degree certificate(s).
Ph.D. applicants should upload official certificates of both the Bachelor and Master degrees.
Once an applicant is approved for admission, final admission will not be granted unless he provides authentic copies of his degree certificate(s).
8. TOEFL/IELTS (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Applicants are encouraged to upload TOEFL score sheet along with the application documents.In case of unavailability of TOEFL, the application can be submitted without it. However, it is mandatory to be produced before final admission for all applicants.
TOEFL is waived for certain category of applicants. To know more details, please visit our FAQ section.
- Minimum Score required from Ph.D. applicants: 79 / 120 [iBT] or 6.5 [IELTS Academic]
- Minimum Score required from Master applicants: 68 / 120 [iBT] or 6.0 [IELTS Academic]
9. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
- GRE is required for all applicants applying to graduate programs in Engineering or Sciences.
- Applicants are encouraged to upload their GRE score (minimum requirements: MS- Quantitative: 156, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143 and PhD- Quantitative: 159, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143) along with the application documents.
- In case of unavailability of GRE, the application can be submitted without it. However, it is mandatory to be produced before final admission for all applicants.
10. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
- GMAT is required for all applicants applying to graduate programs in Business.
- International applicants must submit GMAT score sheet at the time of application. International applications without a GMAT score will not be evaluated.
- Local applicants are encouraged to upload their GMAT score sheet along with the application documents.
- In case of unavailability of GMAT, the application can be submitted without it. However, it is mandatory to be produced before final admission.
How to Fill Out Online Application Form
INITIAL FORM FOR ELIGIBILITY CHECK
CHOOSE THE PROGRAM YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR
CREATE USERNAME AND PASSWORD
VERIFY YOUR EMAIL
LOGIN WITH YOUR CREDENTIALS
CHOOSE THE SEMESTER
- Click SAVE after entering the information
- Click NEXT to go to the next section or click on the tab you wish to fill first. We recommend you follow the order from left to right.
- If you wish to leave at some point and come back later to fill-in the rest of the application, please SAVE your information and click LOGOUT.
FILL-IN THE PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION
ENTER PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND TEST SCORE INFORMATION
RECOMMENDATION SECTION
- Three recommendations are required for an applicant.
- Enter First Name, Last Name and Email of Referee and click Send Invitation.
- This will generate an automated email to your referee on your behalf.
- The referee should fill-in an online form before the deadline.
- If you already have a copy of the recommendation from a referee, enter his/her details and upload that as a PDF file by choosing “Upload my Recommendation”.
- If you wish to change a recommender, choose the “Clear” which will appear after sending a recommendation invitation to a particular referee.
- Even though we have provided an option to upload a hardcopy of the recommendation, we strongly recommend that you opt for an online recommendation since it is coming directly from the referee and confidential.
UPLOAD SECTION
AFTER SUBMISSION UPDATING UPLOADED DOCUMENTS & TRACKING RECOMMENDATIONS
