Outline
• About KFUPM
• History & Location
• Campus Life
• Graduate Studies
• Ranking
• Research Activities
• Scholarship Opportunities for
MS and PhD Students
History and Location
History
Established in 1963 in a small compound,
with an enrollment of 76 students
College of Petroleum & Minerals
“CPM”
Today
KFUPM is a city
in the campus, with a
population of 20,000
dedicated for the
education and
research missions
A prominent location
In the heart of
Saudi Arabia’s
oil fields and
industrial cities
The Campus Life
A world-class campus
Unique
architecture
&
state-of-the-art
infrastructure
A multi-cultural vibrant community
A large world-class campus
yet small enough to build close relationships
A passion for knowledge
A city on its own
Faculty campus
accommodation
Student campus dormitory
A healthy environment
On-campus
sports facilities & medical care
Nearby attractions
Traditional Middle Eastern souks
Modern malls
Tranquil seafront
A 30-minute drive to Bahrain
Graduate Studies at KFUPM
Graduate Students
PhD Enrollment
MS Enrollment
Graduate students represent about 10% of the total University
students
Active Graduate Students
179
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SCIENCES
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ENV DESIGN
93
COMP SCIENCE & ENGG
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Available Degrees
DISCIPLINES
DEGREES
Aerospace 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
DEGREES
Geology
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.
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/Assessment
Year
Accreditation/Assessment
KFUPM 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
Graduates
• 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
Ranking
ESI: Essential Science Indicator
Ranking in Engineering Publications (March 1st 2007)
ESI
Rank
No. Papers Cited
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
Institution
Top World Universities Ranking 2008
338 out of 10000
Research
Research Activities
Annual Total Journal Publications
Journal Publications / Faculty
Number of citations per paper is 2.88 (All fields)
Research Funding Programs
Contract
Research
Internally
Funded
Research
Research
Grants
Fast Track
Research
Research Institute - Contract Research
• Engineering Research
• Petroleum and Minerals
• Refining & Petrochemicals
• Environment and Water
• Communications and IT
• Economics and Managament
Centers of Research Excellence
• Renewable Energy
• Refining & Petrochemicals
• Nanotechnology
• Corrosion
• Clean Water and Clean Energy
(MIT collaboration)
National 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:
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Water
Oil & Gas
Energy
Petrochemicals
Advanced materials
Environment
Nanotechnologies
Biotechnology
Information Technology
Electronics, communications, photonics
Space and Aeronautics Technology
Dhahran 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 Positions
Scholarships Opportunities
Scholarship Positions
 MS Level: Research Assistant (RA)
 PhD Level: Lecturer-B
Areas
 Sciences
 Engineering
 Business & Management
Financial 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 StudiesContacts
 For application material and further
information, please use one of the following:
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Visit the website of the Deanship of Graduate
Studies at www.kfupm.edu.sa/gs
Send an e-mail to d-cgs@kfupm.edu.sa
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