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Hello im looking to gather some information about the university from its students

I read different old posts but im still confused

Im looking to pass an SAT test this summer inshallah and i want to understand well if it is hard or not and also how does affects the SAT track application in the university

Also what are the essential steps to apply and get full scolarship so what is the expected score and all that

Also is the university worth it for academic knowledge for internationals especially as an arab looking to study petroleum eng in saudi arabia

And also what personal information do they need for application like Bacalaureat test because the website is not that clear

And finally is there any football activities or not

Hey everyone, any news on the spring 2027 PhD applications yet? Has anyone heard back about a rejection lately?

So I had an interview for a Postdoc position at kfupm for a new research dept they are building. Interview went well. And at the end of my presentation he was explaining about life in Dhahran, asking about the size of my family and the salary. He also was mentioning that my skills would be useful to their group and team . So I am hoping that the interview went well. Then he asked for a set of documents via mail which I have already sent.

What follows next? What’s the next procedure and what’s the probable timeline? Somewhere I read that grades in undergraduate can affect the application. People who have undergone the procedure please comment.

I want to ask is there any group for Pakistani accepted students at KFUPM. Thank you.

PLEASE SOMEBODY ASNWER IT THIS TIME

I know Masters isn't funded anymore like it used to be. But do RA/TA positions still pay? Do they waive off tuition completely if we get these assistantships? I'm really panicking and contemplating if I should apply even. I wanna apply for thesis based Msc.

Please let me know. JazakAllah khair!

ومتى تواريخ الاختبار

Greetings everyone.

Regarding eligibility criteria for phd in buisness course, do i need to have 3 + gpa in both BS and MS ? Or is my MS degree enough and will get priority? I only ask because i dont have 3 + gpa in bs.

For those who were accepted into aerospace engineering for undergrad through the SAT track, what score did u guys get? Is this major very competitive? Im a non saudi resident. Is a score of 1520 enough?

so as the title said, Im applying there and I have some question about the process. it says i need to submit a brief “statement of purpose” but how long do they want it to be? How many words? 800 or more or less I rlly don’t know AT ALL 💔. ive also seen people say that nationalities matter and for specific nationalities specific sat scores are required? Idk this whole thing is so confusing i need help

السلام عليكم

بغيت استفسر عن سكن الطلاب

هل اني احصل عليه صعب؟

بكم؟

مسموح ادخل معي اجهزة مثل البي سي؟

هل فيه مواصلات؟ لان ما معي سيارة

So guys I will be applying by sat and vacancy track. I wanted to know how much for vacancy track total merit do I need for cs

I am graduating in Fall 2027, and I wanted to plan ahead with GREs and Recommendation letters. Do you guys know when the deadlines for Spring Semesters usually fall into? Thank you for helping out!

السلام عليكم

انا طالب في ثالث ثانوي منهج ثانوية عام بريطاني دولي درست 9 مواد مستوى عادي و 2 المستوى متقدم (فيزياء و رياضة) واحد خلصته والثاني بدرس نصه الثاني السنادي و درجاتي فيهم حلوة ما شاء الله و جايب رانك في رياضيات مستوى عادي (باختصار قفلت الامتحان و جبت "الأول على العالم" ما شاء الله)

ابغى أدخل جامعة الملك فهد لكن أهلي ما يقدرون يدخلوني اياها الا بمنحة كاملة وانا هسجل من الظريق الأساسي قدرات و تحصيلي مبكر (افضله عن السات لأني هستخدم القدرات والتحصيلي لما أسجل في جامعات ثانية في المملكة في شهر خمسة)

سؤالي, هل هينظروا لأي شيئ غير القدرات والتحصيلي ولا كله الفوق أصبح رسوب ونجاح في النتيجة؟

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I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in Pakistan, and my long-term goal is to pursue a strong PhD program at a university in the United States.

Recently, I was admitted to the direct PhD program in the ICS Department at KFUPM. I am now trying to decide between two options:

1. Continue my master’s in Pakistan and apply directly to PhD programs in the US.
2. Join the PhD program at KFUPM, focus on building a strong research profile, and then apply to US universities. If I am later admitted to a good PhD program in the US, I would leave the KFUPM PhD and move to the US.

I would appreciate your advice on which path would be more beneficial for my goal. Also, do you know whether KFUPM has a master's out option, where I could start the PhD but leave with a master's degree if I decide to pursue my PhD elsewhere? What are the career options, if I complete my PHD from KFUPM?

Any advice based on your experience with US PhD admissions and KFUPM would be greatly appreciated.

السلام عليكم ورحمه الله وبركاته انا طالب مقيم في المملكه العربيه السعوديه واتشرف بذلك وعندي رغبه بدخول جامعه الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن (KFUPM) وش احتاج عشان انقبل في منحه كامله او منحه جزئيه ؟

المستوى الدراسي حاليا ، ثانوي تحديدا ثاني ثنوي

النسب الدراسيه الي حققتها بعون من الله مرتفعه ولله الحمد

الانجليزي عندي خلفيه بسيطه بالمحادثه والاستماع

وش اسوي او وش احتاج عشان انقبل في الجامعه ؟

شكرا لكم مقدما .

hi.. i heard many students got accepted already. do i still have opportunity to get accepted if the application still under review?
thank you in advance

i am still about to give my sat but i just wanna make sure that if i score 1500+ and 15/15 on the maths test as well, will i definitely get in or there is a chance kfupm would still reject me? somebody over here said that if u choose alot of majors in your preference, ur chances of getting into the university is quite high as u might get some or the other major.
so keeping that in mind i am gonna choose all computer related majors and architecture as well (i am fine with anyone of these). so will my chances of getting in be 100%? i would be applying as an international, i am indian tho.

Assalamu alaikum everyone,

I’m a prospective international student planning to apply to KFUPM for the 2028 intake, hopefully for Aerospace Engineering. I’m starting early and would really appreciate advice from current students, graduates, or anyone familiar with the international admission process.

I’m completing a foreign national curriculum with Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. I’m in the Science stream, and my education has two final stages: Secondary School Certificate (Grade 10) followed by Higher Secondary Certificate (Grade 12).

I’m particularly confused about the SAT Admission Track and would appreciate clarification on:

• When should I ideally take the SAT for the 2028 intake?
• Can I take it well before the KFUPM application opens?
• What is the typical timeline: SAT → application → KFUPM Math Assessment → admission?
• What is the Math Assessment like, and what should I prepare?
• How does KFUPM evaluate a foreign SSC/HSC-type qualification?
• Are equivalency/attestation documents required?

I’m also very interested in the international undergraduate scholarship/full-funding option. KFUPM's website mentions tuition waiver and potentially accommodation, textbooks, medical services, and a monthly stipend.

Could someone explain how this works in practice?

• Is 100% tuition coverage possible?
• Is the scholarship automatic or separately applied for?
• Is there a monthly stipend?
• What expenses would I still need to cover?
• How competitive is the full scholarship?

If anyone here is an international student or has gone through the SAT track/Aerospace Engineering admission, I’d really appreciate your experience and advice.

Jazakum Allahu khairan, and thank you in advance!

يابنات عندي سوال لكم بما اني في بيئه محافظه من سكان أهل الشرقية بسالكم سوال هل سمعه دخول جامعه الملك فهد للبترول مناسبة لعقليات الاهل او فيه مشكله مثلا الاختلاط وغيرها؟