Scholarship in Saudi Arabia for International Students(Fully Funded)
Details
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is pleased to announce that KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarship in Saudi Arabia for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, and Business.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies was established in 1973. Currently, it offers degrees in 13 Doctoral and 36 Master’s programs in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, and Environmental Design. Further, KFUPM has a Research Institute that actively engages in contract research with industry and government agencies. In order to attract international students and foster a deep academic and professional relationship with them, the KFUPM is inviting applications for PhD scholarship in Saudi Arabia.
Scholarship Benefits
Distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and performance with a high GPA can be admitted as Full-time MS or PhD students with a full scholarship. Accordingly, they receive the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee waiver.
- Further, Competitive monthly stipend.
- Moreover, Free textbooks.
- Likewise, Free furnished bachelor housing.
- Similarly, Housing for married PhD students according to availability.
- Medical care.
- Subsidized meals in student dorm restaurant/cafeteria.
- Extra stipend upon participation in research projects funded by the University, Research Institute, KACST, Centers of Research Excellence, or Industry.
- Developmental program in teaching and skills/research.
- Also, Air ticket to/from Dammam.
- Other benefits according to the University Policy
Eligibility
Basic application requirements for Master Programs in Science and Engineering:
A four-year Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field.
Basic application requirement for Ph.D. Programs:
An M.S. degree in engineering or science (after a four-year B.S. degree) from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of KFUPM, with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.
Basic application requirement for M.B.A.:
- A four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
- Further, A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent
- Similarly, At least one course in college-level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration.
- Likewise, Working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
- Also, at least one year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records.
Required Documents
- A Copy of identification (Passport for international applicants / National ID for Saudi nationals / Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
- Likewise, Complete official transcripts for BS degree (and MS degree if applying to PhD).
- Further, Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals at KFUPM).
- Similarly, Recommendation Letters from academic referees through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
- Moreover, Certificates for BS degree (and MS degree if applying to PhD) if degrees granted.
- Also, the GMAT score (for international MBA applicants).
Other supporting documents (needed for a final decision)
- Further, TOEFL score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD) or IELTS score (min. is 6 for MS and 6.5 for PhD).
- Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 156, min. Analytical Writing is 4.0).
- Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
How To Apply
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Varies |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| City | Dhahran |
| Open to | All Nationalities |
| Organizer | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
| Contact the organizer | 00966-3860-2800 or [email protected] |