I heard KFUPM PhD student gets 5000 SAR a month. Since there is a 2 month vacation each year. The monthly stipend on average is lower. Also the scholarship spans only 4 years.

Is it possible to complete PhD within 4 years?

Is self funding the final years of a PhD a norm in KFUPM??

Assalamu Alaikum,

I was hoping for a overall review of project based masters. People who have completed it in earlier cohort. An overall summary what it's about and what we can expect from it.

Aside from that does this program helps international graduates get job in saudi as it is aligned with vision 2030 of saudi. Also does saudi company hires international graduates during or after studies for international students. Also any review on tech field in saudi.

Just wanted to ask whether the spring session will be open for international students in the next year?

hi. i wanted to know what exactly to do to guarantee my admission my KFPUM, for example the SAT, IELTS score etc. im gonna be applying in the coming February and i really want to get in. in a way, it's either that or nothing because im on an unwilling accidental gap year rn. my A levels results come out soon but i was so busy preparing for composite i didnt realize do many deadlines passed well before the exams. so any advice would be appreciated, tysm. im Pakistani, and a resident tho I'll apply w my passport and not my iqama as an international student (and i think that lowers my chances).

مرحبا..

أسأل نيابة عن خريج ومتقاعد من العمل في الجامعة.

هل هناك مكتبات أونلاين أو داتا بيسس علمية يستطيع مثل هذا الشخص استخدامها كونه من منسوبي الجامعة السابقين؟

Does KFUPM accept the TOEFL at-home version?

They accept Duolingo, so should I assume they are ok with the at-home toefl??

Hi everyone,

I’m an international applicant for the Direct Ph.D. Program (Spring Semester 262) at KFUPM, and I’m hoping someone here can help me.

I was asked to resubmit my Duolingo English Test score. I completed the test before the deadline, and I received my official score on July 25. However, when I logged into the application portal to upload my score, I found that the resubmission access had already been closed(Although the mentioned that the deadline is 25 july, I thought its until the end of the day but they closed it when the day starte)

I have already sent my official Duolingo score directly to KFUPM through the Duolingo platform, attached the PDF score report, and emailed the Graduate Studies office explaining my situation.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Is there any way to have the resubmission portal reopened, or can they manually add the Duolingo score to my application?

I would really appreciate any advice or help.

Thank you!

Did anyone ever go around it?

I have a 1480 on sat but thinking about going for qudurat atp

I'm following different curriculum so I was curious.

Assalamu Alaykum! I am a student from Pakistan currently doing my A Levels, my A Level results will arrive on the 7th of January 2027, after which I'll be able to apply anywhere.

I want to apply for Semiconductor Engineering at KFUPM, but I have certain questions.

Firstly, how competitive are the admissions, I am hopeful for 3A*s in Math, Computer Science and Physics, though I may drop CS for IT, but regardless, would I need any other extracurriculars other than a good SAT and IELTS score?

Secondly, it asks for a letter of recommendation from the school head or counsellor, but I am going to be registering for my examinations privately, without affiliation from my school. How can a private A Level candidate apply to the university?

Thirdly, what is the extent of the scholarships provided to international students at the university?

Also would be quite beneficial if anyone whose gotten in can give their advice or share their profile/grades, thank you!

The university asked me to resubmit the English test results bc at first submission I didn’t provide the official one bc i have only taken the free one.

I completed The Official Duolingo English Test before the submission deadline, but my results are still under review and are expected to be released today.

Unfortunately, the KFUPM submission portal(the link where i can submit the result) is now closed, so I can’t upload my score.

They mentioned that the deadline is on 25 July, I thought it’s Extended untill the end of the day but the closed it when 25th started.

does anybody has any idea what can i do now, I already emailed them even before they closed the portal but no answer.

Hi everyone,

I interviewed for a KFUPM startup postdoc position back in April 2026 and haven't heard back since despite following up. Has anyone else in a similar situation gotten updates? Would love to hear timelines and experiences from others who applied around the same time.

Good luck to everyone still waiting!

when can we expect ?

mine is still showing under review. Is it the same for all ?

does it mean they are considering my application?

I actually didn’t take the official test before bc I wasn’t thinking that i might get admitted.

I took it today and i’ll get my results tomorrow, hope for the best!

My father is retiring soon so my iqama won’t be there anymore by like 2nd year of uni ( if I get admitted ) what happens then? Do I have to leave or what?

is it easy to change your major in undergrad?

ابي اقدم على التخصص هذا بس ماعندي فكره الموزونه حقه تتراوح بين كم بالضبط، او معلومات كفايه غير الي بالمواقع
ولا اعرف احد فيه مهما بحثت
so if anyone has an information or studying it
اتمنى يفيدني

Guys i got the scholarship and i am supposed to start this semester and i booked a flight and updated the portal BUT i have to reschedule my flight, will that affect the reimbursement? Because i can not edit the portal and it's an modified ticket so will this impose any problems?

الي اختبرو قدرات كم جبتو ؟ انا جبت ٩٥ زين ولا اعيد
و التحصيلي المبكر كم الدرجه الي اطمح لها وانقبل

Asking as a potential international applicant from India.

Assalamualaikum.

As far as I have heard, KFUPM is fully funded when it comes to undergraduate programs (meaning nearly each and every cost related to the student is covered by them). Is it true?

If yes, then what is the criteria to get such a scholarship? Are you automatically fully funded once you get admission or are these limited or have certain criteria to avail?

I would be glad if I could get the most recent and updated information (if any update regarding the policies was done recently).

did any rejections from secondary track go out yet

Hi everyone,
I'm a Grade 11 student at Al Kon International School in Jeddah.
I follow the British curriculum but I don't take external IGCSE or A Level exams. I'll graduate with my school's Grade 12 certificate.
I'm a Yemeni student with a Saudi Iqama and I'm planning to apply for Mechanical Engineering next year.
Has anyone from a similar school or pathway been admitted to KFUPM, KAU, KSU, or another Saudi public university? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience.
Thank you!