The KFUPM Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students who wish to study in Saudi Arabia. This fully funded scholarship is available for master’s and PhD programmes at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The KFUPM Scholarship 2027 covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, on-campus housing, medical coverage and relocation support. In this article, we provide a complete guide to the KFUPM Scholarship, including scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, required documents, application deadlines, and a detailed step-by-step application process.
Since its establishment in 1963, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, has stood as a beacon of academic excellence. Globally recognised and ranked 67th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, KFUPM boasts all its engineering disciplines among the world’s top 60, with petroleum engineering achieving an impressive 4th position.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies at KFUPM is pleased to announce that the university offers fully funded MS and PhD scholarships for outstanding graduate applicants who demonstrate exceptional potential for conducting original research in the fields of engineering, science, and business.
KFUPM Scholarship Highlights
| Degree Programmes | Master’s / PhD |
| Scholarship Provider | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) |
| Study Destination | Saudi Arabia |
| Fields of Study | Click here to find all the available degree programmes. |
| Programme Duration | Master’s: 2 years; PhD: 3 years |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
KFUPM Scholarship Benefits
The KFUPM Scholarship will provide the recipients with the following benefits:
- Full tuition fee cover.
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
- Furnished air-conditioned apartment.
- Medical cover.
- Free textbooks.
- Subsidised meals in the university cafeteria.
- Projects funded by the university.
- An airfare ticket to Saudi Arabia and then a return ticket after the completion of studies.
Eligibility Requirements for the KFUPM Scholarship 2027
The following are the minimum eligibility requirements for the KFUPM Scholarship:
- English is the required language, with the minimum score for TOEFL IBT being 70/120 and for IELTS being 6.0/9.0.
- Students from all countries are eligible to apply.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree is required, and a two-year master’s degree (for PhD applicants) from a recognised institution.
- Minimum GPA of 3.00 (for scholarship students) and 2.5 (non-scholarship students) out of 4.00.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00 for MBA students.
- At least one year of full-time work experience for MBA students.
Step-by-Step Application Process for the KFUPM Scholarship 2027
The following simple and easy application process will help you to apply for this scholarship:
Step 1: Complete the online graduate admission application for the coming semester, which will be available according to the online application deadlines through the online application link.
Step 2: After submission of a complete online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded before the deadlines through the upload system using the same login ID and PIN created for the online application.
Mandatory documents for an application (without which the application will not be processed)
- Copy of identification (passport for international applicants/National ID for Saudi nationals/Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
- Complete official transcripts for the BS degree (and the MS degree if applying to a PhD).
- Statement of Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals at KFUPM).
- Recommendation letters from academic referees can be obtained through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
- Certificates for a BS degree (and an MS degree if applying for a PhD) will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements.
- GMAT score (for international MBA applicants).
Other supporting documents (needed for a final decision)
- 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 the degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.
KFUPM Scholarship Application Deadline
The application deadline for the KFUPM Scholarship 2027 is in January and February 2026. Click here to check the application deadline.
For further information about the KFUPM Scholarship and the application process, please visit the official website: