If you are looking to start your study adventure in Saudi Arabia, then the King Fahd University Scholarship is a great opportunity for you. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The King Fahd University Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. The KFUPM scholarship is available for master’s and PhD studies and provides full free tuition support, a monthly living allowance, on-campus housing, medical coverage, and relocation support.
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, has stood as a beacon of academic brilliance since 1963. Globally recognized and ranked 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022, KFUPM boasts all its engineering disciplines in the top 60, with its petroleum engineering claiming the illustrious 4th position.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is pleased to announce that KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of engineering, sciences, and business.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
- Institution(s): King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
- Study in: Saudi Arabia
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Graduate programs offered at KFUPM
- Deadline: Click here to check the application deadline
Scholarship Coverage
The King Fahd University Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee cover.
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
- Furnished air-conditioned apartment.
- Medical cover.
- Free textbooks.
- Subsidized meals in the university cafeteria.
- Projects funded by the university.
- An airfare ticket to Saudi Arabia and then a return ticket after the completion of studies.
Eligibility Criteria for King Fahd University Scholarship
To qualify for the King Fahd University Scholarship, a candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Required Languages: English (For MBA: Minimum score for TOEFL IBT is 70/120, and for IELTS is 6.0/9.0).
- Eligible Countries: All countries.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree is required, and a two-year master’s degree (for PhD applicants) from a recognized institution.
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 (for scholarship students) and 2.5 (non-scholarship students) out of 4.00.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00 for MBA students.
- At least one year of full-time work experience for MBA students.
How to Apply for the King Fahd University Scholarship?
Please follow the following steps to avail this scholarship:
(1) Complete the online graduate admission application for the coming semester, which 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 the 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 a BS degree (and an MS degree if applying to a 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 a BS degree (and an MS degree if applying to a PhD) will be granted if degrees are 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 the degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
Websites
To know more about the King Fahd University Scholarship, please visit the official website: