King Fahd University Scholarship 2025-2026 Fully Funded

If you’re aiming to pursue higher education in Saudi Arabia, the King Fahd University Scholarship (KFUPM Scholarship) 2025-2026 is an excellent opportunity. In this guide, we cover the scholarship benefits, eligibility criteria, and the complete step-by-step application process.

The KFUPM Scholarship is a fully funded program for international students, available for master’s and PhD studies. It covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly living allowance, offers on-campus housing, medical coverage, and relocation support.

Established in 1963, the King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran is a globally recognized institution, ranked 163rd in the QS World University Rankings 2022. All its engineering disciplines are ranked in the world’s top 60, with Petroleum Engineering holding an impressive 4th position.

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at KFUPM awards full MS and PhD scholarships to outstanding applicants who show strong potential for conducting original research in the fields of engineering, sciences, and business.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
Host Institution: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Deadline: Check the application deadline here

Scholarship Coverage

King Fahd University Scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

Full tuition fee cover.
Monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
Furnished air conditioned apartment.
Medical cover.
Free textbooks.
Subsidized meals in the University cafeteria.
Projects funded by the University.
Airfare ticket to Saudi, and then return ticket after the completion of studies.

Eligibility Criteria for King Fahd University Scholarship

To qualify for King Fahd University Scholarship, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

Required Languages: English (For MBA: Minimum score for TOEFL IBT is 70/120, and for IELTS is 6.0/9.0).
Eligible Countries: All world countries.
A four-year bachelor’s degree is required and a two-year Master’s degree (for Ph.D. applicants) from a recognized 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.

How to Apply for King Fahd University Scholarship?

Please follow the following steps to avail this scholarship:

(1) Complete the online graduate admission application for the coming semester will be available according to the Online application Deadlines through the Online Application link.

(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 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 BS degree (and MS degree if applying to PhD).
Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals at KFUPM).
Recommendation Letters from academic referees through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
Certificates for BS degree (and MS degree if applying to PhD) if degrees granted.
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 degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.