Founded in 1963, the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Dhahran (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ash Sharqiyah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) men only Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KFUPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن |
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Name | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
Acronym | KFUPM |
Founded | 1963 |
Motto | Lord increase my knowledge |
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Address | PO Box 5016 Dhahran 31261 Ash Sharqiyah Saudi Arabia |
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The following جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men Only.
Has جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has more than 700 international students.Tip: search for جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is a public higher education institution.
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia
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