King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Statistics

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#895 of 14,131 In the World
#193 of 5,830 In Asia
#3 of 38 In Saudi Arabia
#21 of 1,126 For Petroleum Engineering
Top50% For 134 other topics
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Quick Review

Gender
All male
Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Master
Website
kfupm.edu.sa
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
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 10% 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 27,926 scientific papers published and 489,124 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
27,926
Citations
489,124

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
22,634 / 415,011
Physics
20,771 / 386,243
Chemistry
17,633 / 347,923
Quantum and Particle physics
15,500 / 282,571
Environmental Science
14,008 / 264,612
Materials Science
13,944 / 282,816
Biology
12,946 / 266,817
Organic Chemistry
11,453 / 252,599
Computer Science
11,125 / 140,953
Geology
7,787 / 127,223
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,288 / 100,815
Mathematics
7,076 / 100,232
Electrical Engineering
6,460 / 94,778
Metallurgical Engineering
6,228 / 133,581
Geography and Cartography
5,966 / 111,711
Biochemistry
5,762 / 136,910
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,724 / 73,078
Chemical Engineering
5,441 / 148,240
Optical Engineering
5,236 / 83,197
Ecology
5,189 / 109,923
Business
5,091 / 74,037
Statistics
5,079 / 76,323
Mechanical Engineering
4,414 / 68,720
Physical chemistry
4,258 / 109,557
Nanotechnology
3,877 / 110,829
Telecommunications
3,870 / 43,401
Philosophy
3,815 / 46,264
Paleontology
3,773 / 53,745
Management
3,432 / 50,555
Machine Learning
3,417 / 53,992
Medicine
3,013 / 47,883
Genetics
2,993 / 57,609
Computer Networking
2,973 / 26,954
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
2,963 / 63,690
Environmental Management
2,663 / 71,831
Political Science
2,599 / 35,290
Law
2,525 / 34,666
Economics
2,524 / 40,455
Electronic Engineering
2,305 / 25,650
Aerospace Engineering
2,228 / 33,732

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 181 404
1991 175 439
1992 215 604
1993 216 655
1994 299 774
1995 337 792
1996 366 857
1997 375 958
1998 324 1043
1999 316 1195
2000 310 1456
2001 335 1540
2002 384 2096
2003 413 2290
2004 391 2781
2005 390 3328
2006 474 3950
2007 488 4612
2008 441 5389
2009 623 6461
2010 739 7520
2011 890 9532
2012 902 11379
2013 1020 14193
2014 1104 16776
2015 1347 19311
2016 1347 23122
2017 1491 27846
2018 1568 32909
2019 1648 41412
2020 2031 53007
2021 2469 75190
2022 2406 78098
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 63)
    Occupations
    international forum participantpoliticianminister
    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 63)
    Occupations
    international forum participantentrepreneurpolitician
    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 65)
    Occupations
    engineerpolitician
    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 58)
    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 11 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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