OutlineOutline

• About KFUPM

• History & Location

• Campus Life

• Graduate Studies

• Ranking

• Research Activities

• Scholarship Opportunities for MS and PhD Students

History and LocationHistory and Location

HistoryHistoryEstablished in 1963 in a small compound, with an enrollment of 76 students

College of Petroleum & Minerals “CPM”

TodayToday

KFUPM is a cityin the campus, with a population of 20,000 dedicated for the education and research missions

A prominent locationA prominent location

In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s

oil fields and industrial cities

The Campus LifeThe Campus Life

A world-class campusA world-class campus

Unique architecture &state-of-the-art infrastructure

A multi-cultural vibrant communityA multi-cultural vibrant community

A large world-class campus yet small enough to build close relationships

A passion for knowledgeA passion for knowledge

A city on its ownA city on its own

Faculty campus accommodation

Student campus dormitory

A healthy environmentA healthy environment

On-campus sports facilities & medical care

Modern malls

Nearby attractionsNearby attractions

Traditional Middle Eastern souks

Tranquil seafront A 30-minute drive to Bahrain

Graduate Studies at KFUPMGraduate Studies at KFUPM

Graduate StudentsGraduate Students

PhD Enrollment MS Enrollment

Graduate students represent about 10% of the total University students

Active Graduate Students

248

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154

93

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SCIENCES

INDUSTRIAL MGT

ENV DESIGN

COMP SCIENCE & ENGG

Active Graduate Students

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Non-Saudi.Student

DISCIPLINES DEGREESAerospace 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 DEGREESGeology 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.

Available Degrees

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/AssessmentPrograms Accreditation/Assessment

YearYear Accreditation/AssessmentAccreditation/Assessment KFUPM ProgramsKFUPM 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

GraduatesGraduates

• 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

RankingRanking

ESI: Essential Science IndicatorESI: Essential Science Indicator

Ranking in Engineering Publications (March 1st 2007)

ESI Rank No. Papers Cited Institution

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

Top World Universities Ranking Top World Universities Ranking 20082008

338 out of 10000

ResearchResearch

Research ActivitiesResearch Activities

Annual Total Journal Publications Journal Publications / Faculty

Number of citations per paper is 2.88 (All fields)

Research Funding ProgramsResearch Funding Programs

Research Institute - Contract ResearchResearch Institute - Contract Research

• Engineering Research

• Petroleum and Minerals

• Refining & Petrochemicals

• Environment and Water

• Communications and IT

• Economics and Managament

Centers of Research ExcellenceCenters of Research Excellence

• Renewable Energy

• Refining & Petrochemicals

• Nanotechnology

• Corrosion

• Clean Water and Clean Energy (MIT collaboration)

National Plan for Science & TechnologyNational 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:

Water Oil & Gas Energy Petrochemicals Advanced materials Environment Nanotechnologies Biotechnology Information Technology Electronics, communications, photonics Space and Aeronautics Technology 

Dhahran Techno-ValleyDhahran 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 PositionsScholarship Positions

Scholarships OpportunitiesScholarships Opportunities

Scholarship Positions MS Level: Research Assistant (RA) PhD Level: Lecturer-B

Areas Sciences Engineering Business & Management

Financial BenefitsFinancial 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 Studies Contacts For application material and further

information, please use one of the following:

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)

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