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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-180 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The university is in top-200 of the independent international ranking THE.
At UPM, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
- Location
- Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
- Establishment year
- 1963
- Students
- 6,882
- International students
- 895
- Gender restrictions
- Men's University
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2024#180
- Rating THE
- 2024#201-250
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 63 |
Accounting & Finance | 201-250 |
Natural Sciences | 218 |
Social Sciences & Management | 317 |
UPM tuition fees
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.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Bachelor
- Master
Study programs at UPM
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geophysics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
City Planning
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
City Planning
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Geophysics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Applied Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Mechanical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physical Sciences
Actuarial Science And Financial Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geophysics
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Physics And Chemistry
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Actuarial Science And Financial Mathematics
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
City Planning
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Management
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Life Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Medical Physics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
City And Regional Planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Networks
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Security And Information Assurance
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Software Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
City And Regional Planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Physical Sciences
Applied Statistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Geophysics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Applied Statistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
City And Regional Planning
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Construction Engineering And Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Construction Engineering And Management
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Statistics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Life Sciences
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Aerospace Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Architectural Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemical Engineering
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Maintenance Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Maintenance Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Systems Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Systems and Control Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Systems and Control Engineering
- Study mode
- On campus
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor degree at UPM
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.
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
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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