King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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KFUPM History
Different Colleges & Academic Programs offered
Academic System
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Preparatory Program
Graduation Requirements
KFUPM Community Colleges
Faculty Development Program
Quality Assurance
KFUPM History
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The College of Petroleum & Minerals was
established in September 1963.
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The status of the College was changed in
1975 to “University of Petroleum &
Minerals”.
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The University was renamed to King Fahd
University of Petroleum & Minerals in 1986.
ACADEMIC COLLEGES
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College of Applied Engineering
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College of Computer Sciences & Engineering
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College of Engineering Sciences
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College of Environmental Design
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College of Industrial Management
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College of Sciences
College of Applied Engineering
Departments & Programs
Department
Credit Requirements
B.S.
Aerospace Engineering
133
Chemical Engineering
133
Civil Engineering
133
Electrical Engineering
133
Mechanical Engineering
133
Petroleum Engineering
132
College of Computer Sciences & Engineering
Departments & Programs
Department
Computer Engineering
Information & Computer Sc.
Systems Engineering
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
132
30
42
132
132
30
30
42
42
College of Engineering Sciences
Departments & Programs
Department
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
133
30
133
30
42
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunication Eng.
133
30
42
133
42
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
133
132
30
30
30
30
42
42
College of Environmental Design
Departments & Programs
Department
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
132
30 (42 M.
ENG.)
148
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Const. Engg & Mgmt
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City & Regional Planning
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30 (42 M.
ENG.)
42
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College of Industrial Management
Departments & Programs
Department
Accounting &
Management Information Systems
Finance & Economics
Management & Marketing
EMBA
MBA
Master of Accountancy
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S. Ph.D.
127
128
128
128
42
45
33
College of Sciences
Departments & Programs
Department
Chemistry
Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Geology
Geophysics
*Master of Geology
**Master of Geophysics
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
124
124
30
124
125
30(42*)
30(42**)
42
College of Sciences
Departments & Programs (Continued)
Department
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Statistics
Physics
Physics
Medical Physics
Credit Requirements
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
121
122
30
123
30
42
42
ACADEMIC SYSTEM
The academic system at KFUPM is similar to
American model with the following features:
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Semester System : (Academic year is divided into 2
Semesters of 16 weeks each + Summer session of 8
weeks). Average time for graduation is 4 years.
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Credit Hour System (1 Credit = weekly 50 minutes
lectures or 100 minute lab or field study)
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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Secondary school certificate (12 years) or
equivalent with good standing
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Passing two entrance examination
1. General Aptitude Test conducted
by the Ministry of Higher Education
2. Subject Tests conducted by KFUPM
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
The University’s one year Preparatory Program before
starting the undergraduate study is intended to
improve:
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the proficiency of English,
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knowledge of Mathematical and Analytical Techniques,
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mental and manual skills with introduction of new
subject areas and
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familiarize with the various majors for selection of their
choice.
Graduation Requirement
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Completion of all specified courses in the
degree programs (maximum of 133 Cr. hrs)
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Cumulative GPA of 2 or higher out of 4 scale.
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Major GPA of 2 for all major courses
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Meeting the Coop/Summer training
requirements.
KFUPM Community Colleges
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Dammam Community College
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Hafr Al-Batin Community College
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Hail Community College
Dammam Community College
Departments & Programs
Department
Credit Requirements
Associate Degrees
Accounting
64
Computer Applications
64
Marketing
64
Hafr Al-Batin Community College
Departments & Programs
Programs
Credit Requirements
Associate Degrees
Electronic Engineering
Technology
64
Mechanical Engineering
Technology
64
Computer Science and
Programming Technology
64
Business
Administration
64
Hail Community College
Departments & Programs
Programs
Credit Requirements
Associate Degrees
Business
Administration
Computer Systems
60
Electrical Engineering and
Instrumentation
60
60
Hail Community College
Departments & Programs
Programs
Business Administration
Accounting
MIS
Computer Systems
 Computer Engineering
 Software Engineering
Applied Electrical
Engineering
Credit Requirements
BS
127
127
130
131
133
Faculty Training Program
Faculty members are encouraged and
financially supported for attending:
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National and international conferences
Academic development program offered
within the University & outside
Sabbatical research
Industrial experience through summer
employment
Quality Assurance
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Self Assessment
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External Assessment and Accreditation
Self Assessment
The objectives of self-assessment at KFUPM are to:
1. Improve and maintain academic standards
2. Enhance students’ learning.
3. Verify that the existing programs meet their
objectives and institutional goals.
4. Provide feedback for quality assurance of academic
programs.
5. Prepare the academic program for accreditation.
External Assessment and Accreditation
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KFUPM programs are reviewed from time to
time external agencies and that we take great
pride in the quality of programs offered.
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All Engineering programs are recognized by
the Accreditation Board for Engineering &
Technology (ABET) as substantially
equivalent to those programs offered by the
Universities in the United States.
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The Engineering programs evaluated twice
by ABET - first time in 1993 and then in
2002. They are awarded ‘Substantial
Equivalency’ status through the year 2008.
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College of Industrial Management is accredited by
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB)