King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Scholarships for International Students 2026

Scholarship Benefits for International Students

Scholarship benefits for international students vary depending on the academic level and programme, and may include:

1. Tuition fee exemption.
2. Full scholarship for international undergraduate students residing outside Saudi Arabia.
3. On-campus university housing.
4. Monthly financial allowance.
5. Free textbooks or the possibility to borrow them at no cost.
6. Medical care through the university clinic.
7. Furnished and air-conditioned housing for graduate students.
8. Travel tickets for international students in funded graduate programmes.
9. Medical and dental care.
10. Subsidized meals on campus.
11. Research opportunities and participation in academic projects.
12. Possibility of receiving support to attend conferences according to specific conditions.
13. Access to the library and academic resource centers.
14. Safe university environment and recreational facilities on campus.

Available Academic Levels and Programmes

The opportunity includes:

1. Undergraduate programmes for international students.
2. Master’s programmes.
3. PhD programmes.
4. Direct PhD programmes after a bachelor’s degree for outstanding applicants.

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes for International Students

SAT Track

1. The applicant must be a graduate of an international high school in the current year or the previous year.
2. The high school study track must be in natural sciences.
3. The applicant must obtain a minimum SAT score of 1350.
4. SAT scores must be sent officially to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals through the College Board.
5. After verifying the SAT score, the applicant will be invited to take the university’s mathematics assessment test.
6. The application must be completed through the official admissions website.
7. After admission, the university starts the visa issuance process for the international student.

ISEF Winners Track

1. The applicant must be a high school graduate in the current year or the previous year.
2. The applicant’s study track must be in natural sciences.
3. The applicant must be among the winners of the ISEF fair.
4. The university offers guaranteed admission to the top four winners annually.
5. Students admitted through this track receive a full scholarship.
6. The student may choose any major after admission.
7. The university starts the visa procedures after the admission offer is accepted.

Admission Requirements for Graduate Studies

English Language Requirements for Master’s Programmes

An official English language test score must be submitted, such as:

1. TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 70.
2. IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0.
3. Duolingo with a minimum score of 105.

English Language Requirements for PhD Programmes

1. TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 80.
2. IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.
3. Duolingo with a minimum score of 120.

Academic Requirements for Graduate Studies

Master’s Programmes

1. The applicant must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or science from a recognized university.
2. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00, or equivalent.

PhD Programmes

1. The applicant must hold a master’s degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution.
2. The master’s specialization must be relevant to the required programme, or the applicant must have a suitable academic background.
3. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00, or equivalent, in both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Direct PhD After Bachelor’s Degree

1. The applicant must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or science from a recognized university.
2. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 out of 4.00, or equivalent, at the bachelor’s level.

Application Deadline

The international students page does not mention one unified deadline for all academic levels and programmes. Deadlines vary depending on the study level and the available admission window, so applicants should regularly check the official admission portal to know the current deadlines for each programme.