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Public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, founded 1963

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Admission Requirements 2027

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran dates back to 1963, when it was founded by royal decree as the College of Petroleum and Minerals, and its students represent 75 countries. International undergraduates living outside Saudi Arabia have their tuition fees waived and receive a full scholarship. Undergraduate admission for 2027 runs through the SAT track from 1 to 11 February 2027.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
11 Feb 2027
Fall 2027, Bachelor, regular, 136 days left
Tuition
No tuition fee
verified figure
English test
IELTS 6
TOEFL 70, DET 105, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

The university's own pages we could read do not state these requirements yet. Check the official admission page.

English test waiver

Graduate applicants need TOEFL iBT 70, IELTS 6.0 or Duolingo 105 for master's study, and TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120 for the PhD. The requirement is waived for KFUPM graduates and graduates from English-speaking countries, namely the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/international-students/fees-and-scholarships
  2. https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/international-students/apply-as-an-international-student
  3. https://admissions.kfupm.edu.sa/docs/default-source/default-document-library/digital-version_en_2026.pdf?sfvrsn=72d2d39e_4
  4. https://cgis.kfupm.edu.sa/apply
  5. https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/about-us/our-story/history
  6. https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/about-us/our-story/facts-and-rankings