King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dhahran
A public research university in Dhahran, established in 1963 and known for its strength in engineering and petroleum-related fields. Instruction is in English across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, with an emphasis on research.
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Location
Dhahran
Established
1963
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Direct via KFUPM
Region
🇦🇪 Middle East →Admission tests
Popular fields of study
Source: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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