Postgraduate Scholarships at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), KSA 2018



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Postgraduate Scholarships at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), KSA 2018
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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Applications for Fall Semester 2018-2019         
 
Before you proceed with the online application, it is strongly recommended that you read very carefully the guidelines mentioned in the forthcoming pages and follow their sequence:

Notes:
  • There are compatibility issues in the online application with Internet Explorer 11. We recommend that you use Google Chrome OR Mozilla Firefox.
  • Deadline for submitting an online application and uploading mandatory documents is  Feb. 14, 2018.
  • Deadline for recommendation letters to be received via the online recommendation system is Feb. 21, 2018.
Financial Benefits

Saudi graduate students with a GPA of 3.00 and above on a scale of 4.00 can be admitted as Full-Time MS or PhD students. Similarly, Research Assistantship for Master students and Lectureship for Ph.D. students are available for all outstanding graduate students who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and performance. Research Assistants and Lecturers-B expected to spend up to 50% of their time supporting teaching and research activities of the university, with the other 50% devoted to their respective graduate programs. They receive the following benefits:
  • Free tuition.
  • A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
  • Free furnished air conditioned bachelor housing.
  • Essential medical care.
  • Free textbooks.
  • Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria.
  • A chance to participate along with the University faculty in the Research and Book writing
  • Projects funded by the University.
  • A prepaid air passage for initial travel to Dammam at the start of the contract, and a return ticket after his completion of the Degree (for RA and Lecturers-B).
Other benefits are also available in accordance with University policy. For information about additional funding resources, please visit the Deanship of Scientific Research website to obtain  more details.

KFUPM is an all-male University.

Mandatory documents for application (without which application will not be processed)

1. Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for international applicants / Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
2. Complete official transcripts for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
3. Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals).
4. Recommendation Letters from 3 Professors through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
5. GMAT scores for MBA program (for international applicants).

Other supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)

1. Certificates for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
2. TOEFL score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD). IELTS is also acceptable at KFUPM. The minimum required score from applicants for Master Programs is 6.0 and 6.5 for Doctoral programs.
3. Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 156, min. Analytical is 4.0).
4. Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.


Masters & Ph.D Programs 

KFUPM currently offers 37 Master Programs and 15 PhD programs in 31 different disciplines as follows:

​No     Major     Degree
1. ​Aerospace Engineering     M.Sc.
​2. ​​​Applied Statistics     M.Sc.New
​3. ​Architectural Engineering     M.Sc., M.Engg.
​4. ​Business Administration     M.B.A., Exec. M.B.A.**
5. ​Chemical Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​6. ​Chemistry     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​7. ​City & Regional Planning     Master.
​8. ​Civil Engineering     M.Sc., M.Engg., Ph.D.
​9. ​Computer Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.New
​10. Computer Networks     M.Sc.
​11. Computer Science     M.Sc.
​12. Computer Science & Engineering     Ph.D.
​13. Construction Engineering & Management     M.Sc., M.Engg.
​14. Electrical Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​15. Engineering Management     Master
​16. Environmental Science     M.Sc.
​17. Geology     M.Sc., Master, Ph.D.
​18. Geophysics     M.Sc., Master, Ph.D.New​
​19. Industrial & Systems Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​20. Life Sciences     M.Sc.New
21. Material Science & Engineering     M.Sc.
​22. Mathematics     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​23. Mechanical Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​24. Medical Physics     Master
​25. Oil & Gas Surface Facilities     Master**
​26. Petroleum Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​27. Physics     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​28. Supply Chain Management     Master**
​29. System & Control Engineering     M.Sc., Ph.D.
​30. Telecommunication Engineering     M.Sc.
​31. Software Engineering     M.Sc.
​32. Security & Information Assurance     M.Sc. New

Notes:

M.Sc. = Master of Science
M.Engg. = Master of Engineering (Non-Thesis)
Master = Non-Thesis
M.B.A. = Master of Business Administration
Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy
Full-Time Students are not allowed to be enrolled in M.Engg. (Non-Thesis) and Master (Non-Thesis) Degrees except for the major of City & Regional Planning and Medical Physics
Applicants to Ph.D. Computer Science & Engineering are hereby informed that this program will be considered for Ph.D. Computer Science. Those interested in the Engineering Stream may choose Ph.D. Computer Engineering in the application.
**Exec. MBA, Supply Chain Management and Oil & Gas Surface Facilities are corporate/ self sponsored programs only for local students. These are not included in online application and require special funding from applicant's corporates or through self-funding. Interested applicants may contact respective department chairmen for application directly.

Admission Requirement for MS Programs in Engineering or Sciences

The minimum requirements for possible admission in Master programs in engineering or sciences are as below:

1. A four-year Bachelor’s (B.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.
2. 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. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
3. Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
4. Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which should also be reported directly (KFUPM code is 0868). (Minimum required GRE score is Quantitative: 156, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143)
5. At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
6. Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

Admission Requirement for Master Programs in Business Administration

The minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student in a Master program in Business Administration are as follows:

1. A four-year Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S. or B.E.) Degree in business, engineering or sciences fields from a recognized institution.
2. A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
3. Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
4. Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 450. The GMAT scores must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code for GMAT is 0868).
5. At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
6. At least one course in college level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration subjects.
7. A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
8. 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. For Executive MBA program, a minimum experience of 8 years, including 3 years in mid or upper level managerial position.
9. Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

Admission Requirement for Ph.D. Programs

The minimum requirements for possible admission to the Ph.D. Programs as a regular graduate student in engineering or sciences are as follows:

1. An M.S. degree in engineering or science 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.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
3. Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score for MS admission of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 79 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies.The KFUPM code is 0868.IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5]
4. Completion of General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable score.
5. At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant graduate courses.
6. Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is  subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

This is just a little information, you can get complete information here http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/DGS/Pages/prospective.aspx

Registration form http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/online.aspx or http://ssbweb.kfupm.edu.sa/PROD8/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon



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