Start your academic journey in Saudi Arabia with the prestigious King Fahd University Scholarship. This fully funded program for 2025-2026 supports international students pursuing master’s and PhD degrees, offering free tuition, a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, medical coverage, and relocation assistance.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), located in Dhahran, is renowned for academic excellence since 1963. Ranked 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022, KFUPM excels in engineering, with Petroleum Engineering ranked 4th globally.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies invites outstanding applicants with research potential in Engineering, Sciences, and Business to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
- Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Location: Saudi Arabia
- Deadline: Check application deadlines here.
Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend for living expenses
- Furnished, air-conditioned apartment
- Medical coverage
- Free textbooks
- Subsidized meals at the university cafeteria
- University-funded projects
- Round-trip airfare (to Saudi Arabia and back after studies)
Eligibility Criteria for King Fahd University Scholarship
- Language Requirement: English (TOEFL iBT: 70/120, IELTS: 6.0/9.0 for MBA)
- Eligibility: Open to all countries
- Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years) for master’s programs
- Master’s degree (2 years) for Ph.D. programs
- Minimum GPA:
- 3.0/4.0 for scholarship students
- 2.5/4.0 for non-scholarship students
- 3.0/4.0 for MBA students
- Additional Requirement for MBA: At least 1 year of full-time work experience
How to Apply?
- Submit Online Application: Complete the graduate admission application through the online portal before the deadline.
- Upload Mandatory Documents: After submitting the application, upload the required documents using the same login credentials.
Mandatory Documents:
- Identification: Passport (international applicants), National ID (Saudi nationals), or Iqama (Saudi residents).
- Transcripts: Official transcripts for BS (and MS for Ph.D. applicants).
- Statement of Purpose: A one-page essay outlining career and research goals at KFUPM.
- Recommendation Letters: Submitted online by academic referees after application submission.
- Degree Certificates: BS degree (and MS for Ph.D. applicants) if awarded.
- GMAT Score: For international MBA applicants.
Supporting Documents (Required for Final Decision):
- English Proficiency: TOEFL (min. 68 iBT for MS, 79 iBT for Ph.D.) or IELTS (min. 6 for MS, 6.5 for Ph.D.).
- GRE Score: Quantitative (min. 156), Analytical Writing (min. 4.0).
- Certified Originals: Approved applicants must send original/certified degree certificates and transcripts by postal mail
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