Public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, founded 1963

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Admission News

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

Change log

  • Duolingo Min: none to 105
  • Toefl Min: none to 70
  • Ielts Min: none to 6
  • Tuition Currency: none to USD
  • Tuition Intl Min: none to 0
  • Admissions Url: none to https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/international-students/apply-as-an-international-student
  • Student Count: 7500 to none
  • Type: other to public
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