Saudi ArabiaQS #67Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran)Public UniversityTaught in EnglishFully FundedKing Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, one of the region's leading technical universities, offers admitted graduate students scholarships that usually include a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, housing, medical care and travel tickets, sometimes combined with work as a research or teaching assistant. Applications are made through the graduate admissions portal.
Available programmes
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KFUPM Graduate Scholarship for Master's and PhD Programs
Master, PhDFully Funded13 majorsJanuary 20, 2027
Life and living
Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran) · Saudi Arabia
Life and living
Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran) · Saudi Arabia
Living in Eastern Province (Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran)
Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province on the Gulf coast, centre of the oil industry, home to KFUPM and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
Student housing
KFUPM gives international scholarship students free on-campus housing and a monthly stipend; graduate students get free furnished, air-conditioned housing with utilities.
Transport for students
There is no metro in the region; getting around relies mainly on cars, taxis and ride-hailing apps.
Top landmarks
King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)
Al Khobar Corniche
Al-Ahsa Oasis (UNESCO)
King Fahd Causeway
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:GASTAT – Saudi Census 2022KFUPM – Tuition and scholarships
Studying and living in Saudi Arabia
Costs and living
Full external scholars at public universities pay no tuition and, as published by the universities (King Saud, King Abdulaziz and the Islamic University of Madinah), receive: • A monthly stipend throughout their studies, equal to the Saudi student reward. The officially published amounts in Northern Borders University’s rewards guide (2024): SAR 1,000 for science bachelor’s, SAR 850 for humanities, and SAR 900 for master’s and doctorate. • An arrival allowance equal to two months’ stipend, and a graduation allowance for shipping books equal to three months’ stipend. • An annual book allowance of one month’s stipend (Northern Borders guide) and an excellence reward of SAR 1,000 for bachelor’s students with a 4.50+ average in both semesters (University of Jeddah). • University housing, subsidised meals and health care for the student (and accompanying family at some universities). • A ticket on arrival, a return ticket at the end of each academic year per regulations, and a free residence permit. Internal (partial) scholarships for residents usually cover only the tuition exemption, without stipend or housing. Private universities (Alfaisal, Prince Sultan, Effat, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd…) charge fees — for example Alfaisal SAR 94,000 a year for bachelor’s. KAUST offers full scholarships for master’s and PhD students.
Working while studying
In 2024 the Education Visa Initiative announced that holders of long-term study visas may work part-time and bring their families “according to regulations”, but detailed hours and conditions have not been published in an official source, so check with your university before taking any job. Scholarship students are also bound by their university’s scholarship rules.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Saudi ArabiaFaculties and programmes
6 faculties · 28 programmes
Faculties and programmes
6 faculties · 28 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
College of Computing and Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mathematics
- Software Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Statistics· Bachelor, Master
College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Geology
- Petroleum Engineering
College of Engineering and Physics
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
College of Chemicals and Materials
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Science & Engineering
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College of Design and Built Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
KFUPM Business School
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Accounting
- Business Management
- Finance
- Information Technology (IT)
- Marketing· Bachelor
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Free tuition and textbooks, Monthly stipend, Furnished campus housing and medical/dental care, Air tickets for international students.
The latest deadline we have is January 20, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Official transcripts and degree certificates, Two recommendation letters via the online system (three for the MBA), English test score (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo), One-page statement of purpose (project-based MS and MBA).
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#67
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