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About UPM
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (UPM) — public non-profit university for men. It is located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1963. As an active member of OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UPM is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is among the top-100 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The university is in top-180 of the independent international ranking THE.
At UPM, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
Location
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Establishment year
1963
Students
6,882
International students
895
Gender restrictions
Men's University
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The academic calendar at UPM is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Saudi Arabia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 68. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
GPA
3
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
68
TOEFL PBT
520
Master's degree at UPM
The academic performance of a student in an undergraduate program plays an important role in the selection of candidates. It is impossible to enter UPM for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 68. IELTS — 6 or higher.
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
68
TOEFL PBT
520
UPM campus
The university campus is located in Dhahran. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books.
If you want to stay in Saudi Arabia after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. UPM graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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