The King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) provides full MS and PhD
scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high
potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering,
Sciences and Business.
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) provides full MS and PhD
scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high
potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering,
Sciences and Business.
King
Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a leading educational
organization for science and technology. Since that time, the University
enrollment has grown to more than 10000 students.
Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a leading educational
organization for science and technology. Since that time, the University
enrollment has grown to more than 10000 students.
Scholarship Description:
- Application
Deadline: January 23, 2019 - Course
Level: Scholarships are available to
pursue Graduate Studies (Masters & PhD). - Study
Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the
fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business. Currently, the university
offers 37 Master programs and 15 Doctoral programs in 31 different
disciplines. For a complete list of all available programs, please see KFUPM
Masters and PhD programs. - Scholarship
Award: KFUPM provides full MS and
PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who
demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in
the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business. - Number
of Scholarships: The University
currently offers 30 Master 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. - Nationality: Saudi
and international graduate students - Scholarship
can be taken in Saudi Arabia
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Scholarships are available for
Saudi and international graduate students. - Entrance
Requirements: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:The minimum requirements for possible admission in 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) - At
least three letters of recommendation 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.
The
minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student in
a Master program in Business Administration are as follows:
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). - At
least three letters of recommendation 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.
The
minimum requirements for possible admission to the PhD Programs as a
regular graduate student in engineering or sciences are as follows:
minimum requirements for possible admission to the PhD 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 the acceptable score. - At
least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the
applicant graduate courses. - Satisfactorily
meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements. - English
Language Requirements: All local and
international applicants provisionally approved at KFUPM need to submit
the required test score(s) (GRE/GMAT and/or TOEFL) to Admission
Office within one year of the initial application date at the latest.
Application Procedure:
How
to Apply: Along with the online application,
mandatory documents need to be uploaded in the Upload section.
to Apply: Along with the online application,
mandatory documents need to be uploaded in the Upload section.
Mandatory
documents for application (without which application will not be processed)
documents for application (without which application will not be processed)
- Copy
of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for
international applicants / Iqama for residents ofSaudi Arabia). - Complete
official transcripts for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD). - Statement-of-Purpose (a
one-page essay focusing on career and research goals). - Recommendation
Letters from 3 Professors through the online recommendation system
after submitting the online application. - GMAT
scores for MBA program (for international applicants).
Other
supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)
supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)
- Certificates
for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD). - TOEFL
score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD). - Acceptable
GRE General score (min. Quant. is 700, min. Analytical is 3.0). - Upon
approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and
transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
