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OutlineOutline
• About KFUPM
• History & Location
• Campus Life
• Graduate Studies
• Ranking
• Research Activities
• Scholarship Opportunities for MS and PhD Students
History and LocationHistory and Location
HistoryHistoryEstablished in 1963 in a small compound, with an enrollment of 76 students
College of Petroleum & Minerals “CPM”
TodayToday
KFUPM is a cityin the campus, with a population of 20,000 dedicated for the education and research missions
A prominent locationA prominent location
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s
oil fields and industrial cities
The Campus LifeThe Campus Life
A world-class campusA world-class campus
Unique architecture &state-of-the-art infrastructure
A multi-cultural vibrant communityA multi-cultural vibrant community
A large world-class campus yet small enough to build close relationships
A passion for knowledgeA passion for knowledge
A city on its ownA city on its own
Faculty campus accommodation
Student campus dormitory
A healthy environmentA healthy environment
On-campus sports facilities & medical care
Modern malls
Nearby attractionsNearby attractions
Traditional Middle Eastern souks
Tranquil seafront A 30-minute drive to Bahrain
Graduate Studies at KFUPMGraduate Studies at KFUPM
Graduate StudentsGraduate Students
PhD Enrollment MS Enrollment
Graduate students represent about 10% of the total University students
Active Graduate Students
248
103
154
93
179
ENGG SCIENCE
SCIENCES
INDUSTRIAL MGT
ENV DESIGN
COMP SCIENCE & ENGG
Active Graduate Students
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140Saudi.Student
Non-Saudi.Student
DISCIPLINES DEGREESAerospace Engineering M.Sc
Architectural Engineering M.Sc.
Chemical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Chemistry Ph.D., M.Sc.
City & Regional Planning M.C.R.P.
Civil Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Computer Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Computer Science and Engineering
Ph.D.
Computer Networks M.Sc.
Construction Engineering & Management
M.Sc.
Electrical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Available Degrees
DISCIPLINES DEGREESGeology M.Sc.
Geophysics M.Sc.
Environmental Science M.Sc.
Information and Computer Science
M.Sc.
Business Administration M.B.A.
Mathematics Ph.D., M.Sc.
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Petroleum Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Telecommunication Engg. M.Sc.
Physics M.Sc.
Medical Physics M. Med. Phys.
Systems Engineering Ph.D., M.Sc.
Available Degrees
Graduate Programs Requirements
MSc Programs: 24 Credit hours 8 Courses MS Thesis – Acceptable contributions to the
field of research
PhD Programs: 30 Credit hours 10 Courses Pass the Comprehensive Examination PhD Thesis – Substantial contributions to
the field of research Recently introduced 2 research-based
courses at PhD
Features of MS Programs at KFUPM
Excellent coursework and programs Equivalent to excellent international universities.
MS Thesis research usually results in quality publications
Improve your chances of admission at top universities. Get trained well by KFUPM faculty – devote time to
you. Start PhD research easily given your experience at
KFUPM.
Diverse student body from countries around the world
Gain experience and communication skills
Spend sometime at KAUST or get PhD admission in KAUST (under discussion)
Features of PhD Programs at KFUPM
Excellent coursework equivalent to excellent international universities
New research-based courses will introduce you to research early finish earlier with more publications
Possibility to spend sometime at MIT if PhD research is on Clean Water and Clean Energy
PhD Thesis research usually results in quality publications
Possible Post-Doc positions at KAUST (under discussion)
Programs Accreditation/AssessmentPrograms Accreditation/Assessment
YearYear Accreditation/AssessmentAccreditation/Assessment KFUPM ProgramsKFUPM Programs
1993 (ABET) All Engineering programs
1996 (Berkeley Team) All Sciences programs
1997 (UNESCO) Research Institute
2001 (ABET) All Engineering Science programs
2002 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) College of Industrial Management
2003 (ABET) All Applied Engineering programs
2003 Self-Assessment 7 programs
2005 Self-Assessment 11 programs
2007 (ABET) All Engineering programs
GraduatesGraduates
• Hold leading positions within government and industry both locally and around the globe
• Pursue higher studies at reputable schools
• Employment rate within 9 months is 90%
• Average of 5-6 offers/graduate
RankingRanking
ESI: Essential Science IndicatorESI: Essential Science Indicator
Ranking in Engineering Publications (March 1st 2007)
ESI Rank No. Papers Cited Institution
9 4469 NASA
11 4397 MIT
93 1591 Johns Hopkins University
142 1,503 KFUPM
157 1192 University of Massachusetts
215 935 Istanbul Technical University
243 868 Cairo University
Top World Universities Ranking Top World Universities Ranking 20082008
338 out of 10000
ResearchResearch
Research ActivitiesResearch Activities
Annual Total Journal Publications Journal Publications / Faculty
Number of citations per paper is 2.88 (All fields)
Research Funding ProgramsResearch Funding Programs
Research Institute - Contract ResearchResearch Institute - Contract Research
• Engineering Research
• Petroleum and Minerals
• Refining & Petrochemicals
• Environment and Water
• Communications and IT
• Economics and Managament
Centers of Research ExcellenceCenters of Research Excellence
• Renewable Energy
• Refining & Petrochemicals
• Nanotechnology
• Corrosion
• Clean Water and Clean Energy (MIT collaboration)
National Plan for Science & TechnologyNational Plan for Science & Technology King Abdul Aziz City for Science & Technology (KACST)
developed the National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan, that focuses on the following technologies:
Water Oil & Gas Energy Petrochemicals Advanced materials Environment Nanotechnologies Biotechnology Information Technology Electronics, communications, photonics Space and Aeronautics Technology
Dhahran Techno-ValleyDhahran Techno-Valley
Recently established to enhance technology development at KFUPM through the following:
Science Park (leading companies such as Schlumberger)
Innovation Center Business Incubator Liason Office Scitech
Scholarship PositionsScholarship Positions
Scholarships OpportunitiesScholarships Opportunities
Scholarship Positions MS Level: Research Assistant (RA) PhD Level: Lecturer-B
Areas Sciences Engineering Business & Management
Financial BenefitsFinancial Benefits Free tuition
A monthly stipend: PhD (2500SR), MS (1000SR)
Cost of living allowance (15%) Extra income from funded
projects (Variable) Free textbooks
Free medical care Free furnished bachelor housing Free housing for married PhD
students (if available) Round-trip air tickets at start & end Subsidized meals in the University
cafeteria
Admission in PhD Programs
M.S. Degree (Thesis-Option). A GPA of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00. Three letters of recommendation from the faculty
who taught you. Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 79
(IBT). IELTS is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.5.
TOEFL is waived if you studied for 2 years in an English-speaking country.
Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Admission in MS Programs
B.S. Degree. A GPA of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00. Three letters of recommendation from the faculty
who taught you. Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 79
(IBT). IELTS is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.5.
TOEFL is waived if you studied for 2 years in an English-speaking country.
Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Graduate Studies Contacts For application material and further
information, please use one of the following:
Visit the website of the Deanship of Graduate Studies at www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
Send an e-mail to [email protected] Visit the Admission Office in Bldg. 59, Room 1045. Phone: 00966-3860-2800 Fax :0091-40-23396997 (Send your preliminary
application form here)
Thank you