King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Statistics

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#950 of 14,131 In the World
#212 of 5,830 In Asia
#4 of 38 In Saudi Arabia
#21 of 1,251 For Petroleum Engineering
Top50% For 136 other topics
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Quick Review

Gender
All male
Acceptance rate
17%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
kfupm.edu.sa
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate17%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Tawjahiya) or equivalent, entrance examinations. Students from abroad considered on merit
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June). Also Summer Session

We've calculated the 17% acceptance rate for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a world-class research university with 32,223 scientific papers published and 594,024 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Geology.

Publications
32,223
Citations
594,024

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
26,491 / 515,307
Physics
24,594 / 482,249
Chemistry
20,915 / 438,383
Quantum and Particle physics
18,948 / 377,240
Environmental Science
17,072 / 340,731
Materials Science
16,620 / 353,770
Biology
15,888 / 347,895
Organic Chemistry
13,909 / 326,344
Computer Science
12,986 / 179,877
Geology
9,606 / 166,958
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,683 / 133,797
Mathematics
8,476 / 137,499
Electrical Engineering
7,757 / 126,918
Metallurgical Engineering
7,708 / 177,833
Geography and Cartography
7,332 / 146,743
Biochemistry
7,199 / 181,355
Chemical Engineering
6,874 / 191,057
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6,784 / 93,987
Ecology
6,604 / 154,809
Optical Engineering
6,499 / 119,605
Statistics
6,208 / 108,832
Business
6,030 / 95,054
Physical chemistry
5,674 / 160,838
Mechanical Engineering
5,414 / 97,149
Paleontology
4,733 / 73,365
Nanotechnology
4,707 / 139,710
Philosophy
4,477 / 62,137
Telecommunications
4,415 / 53,073
Machine Learning
4,247 / 73,045
Management
4,060 / 65,792
Genetics
3,748 / 75,903
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
3,605 / 81,539
Medicine
3,590 / 65,731
Computer Networking
3,402 / 35,995
Environmental Management
3,292 / 92,293
Political Science
3,135 / 46,586
Law
3,055 / 46,191
Economics
3,010 / 55,160
History
2,773 / 47,580
Aerospace Engineering
2,752 / 47,370

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 170 481
1992 229 639
1993 242 700
1994 300 805
1995 335 855
1996 364 930
1997 353 1038
1998 303 1128
1999 324 1295
2000 309 1556
2001 310 1616
2002 669 2819
2003 450 2669
2004 475 3118
2005 448 3714
2006 532 4435
2007 527 5032
2008 469 5757
2009 666 6907
2010 780 8131
2011 960 10505
2012 971 12791
2013 1098 15642
2014 1173 18463
2015 1402 21150
2016 1397 25434
2017 1555 29669
2018 1703 37378
2019 1803 45333
2020 2139 57615
2021 2329 71882
2022 2767 83869
2023 2934 94193
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree 45,000 SAR
Master's Degree 60,000 SAR
PhD Degree 75,000 SAR

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences No No No
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Regional Planning, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
Master's Degree Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Regional Planning, Software Engineering, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
Doctorate Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals alumni

  1. Abdulaziz bin Salman

    Abdulaziz bin Salman
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    ministerpoliticianinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud is a Saudi royal and politician who has served as the Saudi Arabian minister of energy since September 2019. He is the first royal to serve as energy minister. He was the assistant oil minister of Saudi Arabia between 2005 and 2017. In 2017, he was made state minister for energy affairs.

  2. Khalid A. Al-Falih

    Khalid A. Al-Falih
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1960-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    politicianentrepreneurinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Khalid A. Al-Falih is Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia since 25 February 2020. He served as Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia and chairman of Saudi Aramco. He also has previously served as the Saudi Arabian Health Minister and Aramco's CEO.

  3. Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer

    Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer
    Born in
    Iraq Flag Iraq
    Years
    1958-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    politicianengineer
    Biography

    Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawar is an Iraqi politician. He was the vice president under the Iraqi Transitional Government in 2006, and was interim president of Iraq under the Iraqi Interim Government from 2004 to 2005. He also served as the president of the Governing Council of Iraq in 2004 following the US-led coalition invasion.

  4. Bandar bin Khalid Al-Faisal Al Saud

    Bandar bin Khalid Al-Faisal Al Saud
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1965-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    businessperson
    Biography

    Bandar bin Khalid Al Saud is a Saudi prince and businessman. He is a minister-ranking advisor at the Royal Court and chairman of Advanced Media Holding Company (AMHC), a media group parenting an FM radio station and Al Watan.

All 14 notable alumni

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals faculties and divisions

Centre : Information Technology Information Technology
Centre : Research Excellence in Nanotechnology Nanotechnology
Centre : Research Excellence in Renewable Energy Environmental Engineering
College : Computer Sciences and Engineering Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Systems Analysis
College : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
College : Environmental Design Architecture, Construction Engineering, Regional Planning, Structural Architecture, Town Planning
College : Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences Earth Sciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
College : Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Research Division : Applied Physical Sciences Laser Engineering, Physics
Research Division : Communications and Computer Research Communication Studies, Computer Science
Research Division : Economics and Management Systems Business Administration, Economics, Management
Research Division : Engineering Research Energy Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Urban Studies
Research Division : Environment and Water Environmental Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography, Water Management
Research Division : Petroleum and Minerals Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Mineralogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Research Division : Refining and Petrochemicals Chemical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Business Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Management, Marketing

General information

Alternative names KFUPM
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن
Founded 1963
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Lord increase my knowledge

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 5016
Dhahran, 31261
Saudi Arabia
City population 138,000

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