Admissions Process for International Students

KFUPM welcomes talented students from around the globe. We currently have over 75 nationalities represented in our student body.

Discover the admissions requirements and application steps below, and start the process to becoming a KFUPMer. Reach out to us for any help with embarking on your academic journey in Saudi Arabia.

Undergraduate Students

SAT Track

Your academic requirements:

• Graduate from an international high school (current or previous year)
• Your studies should have a natural sciences focus/track
• SAT score: 1350 or above

Application Steps:

• Submit your SAT scores through College Board directly to KFUPM
• Once we verify your SAT score, we'll invite you to take our KFUPM math assessment
• Complete your application through our Admission Website
• After acceptance, we'll handle your visa issuing process as soon as you're admitted

Note: Make sure to select "King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals" when sending your SAT scores through College Board

ISEF Winners Track

Spaces are offered to the top four winners each year.

Your academic requirements:

• Graduate from high school (current or previous year)
• A natural sciences focus/track in your studies
• ISEF award winner

What we offer:

• Guaranteed admission for all four ISEF winners
• Full scholarship
• Freedom to choose any major you want
• After acceptance of the offer, we'll take care of your visa issuing process right away

Graduate Students

English Test Scores

Applicants must submit official test scores for any of the English proficiency exams listed below.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) – Thesis-Based / Project-Based

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), including PhD - Direct Entry

Note:The English test score is waived for KFUPM graduates and graduates from English-speaking countries, namely USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand.

Academic Requirements

Master of Science (M.Sc.) – Thesis-Based / Project-Based

• A four-year bachelor’s (B.A., B.S., B.Sc. or B.E.) degree in business, engineering, or science fields from a recognized (accredited) institution/university.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in the B.S. degree.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• An master’s (M.S., M.Sc.) 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.

Direct Entry Track

• A four-year bachelor’s (B.A., B.S., B.Sc. or B.E.) degree in business, engineering, or science fields from a recognized (accredited) institution/university.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in the B.S. degree.

Application Steps:

• Complete and submit your application directly through our Admissions website.
• Interviews may be required for some highly competitive programs. If so, we'll contact you to schedule one.
• Receive your admission decision via email, as well as an update on your applicant portal. This step can take 2 to 3 months.
• Visa processing will begin for accepted international students as soon as you've been officially admitted.