If you are looking to start your study adventure in Saudi Arabia, the King Fahd University Scholarship is a great opportunity for you. This article explains the details of the scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The King Fahd University Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. The KFUPM scholarship is available for masters and PhD studies, offering full tuition support, a monthly living allowance, on-campus housing, medical coverage, and relocation support.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, has been a beacon of academic excellence since its founding in 1963. Ranked 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022, KFUPM is globally recognized. All of its Engineering disciplines are ranked in the top 60, with its Petroleum Engineering program securing the prestigious 4th position.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is pleased to announce that KFUPM offers full scholarships for MS and PhD applicants who demonstrate strong potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, and Business.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution(s): King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Study in: Saudi Arabia
- Deadline: Click here to check the application deadline
Scholarship Coverage
The King Fahd University Scholarship provides the following benefits to the recipient:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- Furnished, air-conditioned apartment
- Medical coverage
- Free textbooks
- Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria
- University-funded projects
- Airfare ticket to Saudi Arabia, and a return ticket after the completion of studies
Eligibility Criteria for King Fahd University Scholarship
To qualify for the King Fahd University Scholarship, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
- Required Languages: English
(For MBA: Minimum TOEFL IBT score of 70/120, or IELTS score of 6.0/9.0) - Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide.
- Educational Requirements:
- A four-year bachelor’s degree is required.
- A two-year Master’s degree is required for Ph.D. applicants, from a recognized institution.
- Minimum GPA:
- For scholarship students: Minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00.
- For non-scholarship students: Minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.00.
- For MBA students: Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00.
- Work Experience:
- At least one year of full-time work experience is required for MBA students.
How to Apply for King Fahd University Scholarship?
Please follow the following steps to avail this scholarship:
(1) Complete the online graduate admission application for the coming semester will be available according to the Online application Deadlines through the Online Application link.
(2) After submission of a complete online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded before the Deadlines through the upload system using the same Login ID and PIN created for the online application.
Mandatory documents for an application (without which application will not be processed)
- Copy of identification (Passport for international applicants / National ID for Saudi nationals / Iqama for residents of Saudi 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 at KFUPM).
- Recommendation Letters from academic referees through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
- Certificates for BS degree (and MS degree if applying to PhD) if degrees granted.
- GMAT score (for international MBA applicants).
Other supporting documents (needed for a final decision)
- TOEFL score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD) or IELTS score (min. is 6 for MS and 6.5 for PhD).
- Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 156, min. Analytical Writing is 4.0).
- Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
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