KFUPM Scholarship

Full-ride scholarship at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (QS World #67, #1 Arab university). Separate application from the Study in Saudi portal — STEM-focused, English-medium.

Deadline

SAT track typically opens annually; check apply.kfupm.edu.sa for current dates

Duration

4 years undergraduate + 1 preparatory year

Annual value

Full tuition (waives SR 20,000/yr baseline) + free on-campus housing + monthly stipend + subsidized dining + 2 round-trip flights per academic year + on-campus medical clinic + complimentary textbooks

Official website

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What it covers

Tuition
Accommodation
Monthly Stipend
Airfare
Health Insurance

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Stipend

~SAR 990/month (~$264) per current student reports; not officially published

All courses taught in English. Airfare and dining subsidy officially confirmed for graduate scholarships and widely reported for undergrad — verify with admissions@kfupm.edu.sa before relying on these specifics.

Host universities

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran — Saudi Arabia's top-ranked university and a major feeder to Saudi Aramco. 75+ nationalities on campus; ~5–7% of undergrads are international.

Eligibility

Min GPA

Maintain cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0 once enrolled

Two admission tracks for international undergrads: (1) SAT track — SAT 1350+ plus KFUPM's own online math assessment; (2) ISEF Winners track — top 4 ISEF winners each year get guaranteed admission and full scholarship with no SAT required. No portfolio track. Admission decisions take 2–3 months. Natural sciences focus in high school required for SAT track.

Details change year-to-year — always confirm deadlines and requirements on the official program website before applying.

KFUPM Scholarship

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