King Fahd University Scholarship 2026 For International Students

Applications are now open for the King Fahd University Scholarship 2026-2027 in Saudi Arabia. This fully funded scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue higher education at one of the Middle East’s leading research institutions. Students seeking admission to Master’s, MBA, and PhD programs are encouraged to apply and benefit from comprehensive financial support throughout their studies.

The scholarship covers major educational expenses, allowing students to focus on their academic and research goals without financial burden. Eligible applicants can apply free of charge, as there is no application or registration fee. The available programs are primarily offered in fields such as engineering, science, business administration, technology, and related disciplines, making this an attractive opportunity for ambitious students from around the world.

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a prestigious public research university located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963, the university has earned an international reputation for excellence in engineering, science, energy research, and innovation. KFUPM consistently ranks among the leading universities in the Arab region and is recognized globally for its research output and industry partnerships. Through this scholarship program, talented international students can gain access to world-class education, advanced research facilities, and a diverse academic environment.

Details:

Scholarship Benefits:

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals will cover all expenses of the scholarship students;

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Return Airfare ticket
• Monthly stipend
• Extra stipend on participation in research projects
• Free Health insurance
• Free syllabus
• Free accommodation. separate rooms for married students.
• Free mess in cafeteria
• Work as a researcher in KFU
• Conferences participation

King Fahd University Courses

Following programs are offered at King Fahd University,

• Aerospace Engineering
• Accountancy
• Architectural engineering
• Applied Statistics
• Business Administration
• City and Regional Planning
• Chemistry
• City and Environmental Planning
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Networks
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Environmental Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Geophysics
• Geology
• Information Assurance and Security
• Industrial and System Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical sciences
• Material Science and Engineering
• Medical Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Physics
• System and Control Engineering
• Software engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant have to meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply at King Fahd University,

• Applicants can apply from all over the world
• Applicants must be a bachelor or undergraduate degree holder for Masters/ Mba and masters and MPhil degree holder for Ph.D. program.
• Applicants must have GRE ( general graduate record to apply)
• IELTS or TOEFL is mandatory (Minimum TOEFL IBT is 70/120, and for IELTS minimum band is 6.0/9.0)
• Applicants must have 3.00 out of 4.00 CGPA
• Three recommendation letter from the university is mandatory

If you are interested in more scholarships in Saudi Arabia then you can also apply for King Abdul Aziz University Scholarship for International Students.

Partnership of KFUPM with International Institutions

• MIT(Massachusetts Institute of Technology): Clean Water and Clean Energy.
• Stanford University: Oil, Gas, and Geosciences.
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech): Petrochemicals and Polymers.
• Technical University of Munich: Refining and Petrochemicals.
• Cambridge University: Oil and Gas.
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech): Geo-signal Processing and Smart Grids.
• National University of Singapore: Refining and Petrochemicals
• KAUST: Many research disciplines in Engineering and Sciences.
• Saudi Aramco (the largest oil company worldwide): Many research disciplines.
• SABIC (one of the leading petrochemical companies worldwide): Refining, Petrochemical, and Polymers.

Documents Required:

You will need following documents to apply.

• The highest degree diploma with official stamp attestation should be upload on portal
• Highest degree transcripts with official attestation
• passport scan or iqama for Saudi students
• other reference documents if required
• English proficiency document
• personal Statement
• CV in details
• 3 recommendation letters

Deadline:

The last date to apply for the graduate programs at King Fahd University is 30 June 2026 MS(Thesis), PhD and 11 July 2026 MS Programs (Project-Based)

How to Apply:

• Applicants need to make an account online on their portal
• After that choose degree level and field in which they are going to apply
• Read complete instruction for further procedures
• Scan the documents and then upload them on the portal
• Submit the application on their official portal

You can visit the link to Apply online for the King Fahd University Scholarships.