College in Brief
Overview
The College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies (CGIS) is an organizational unit of the University, responsible for the administration of programs and instruction leading to graduate credit and graduate degrees. It utilizes the specialized faculty and physical facilities of the six academic colleges, and draws upon other University facilities such as the Library, Information Technology Department (IT), Deanship of Research Oversight and Coordination (DROC), the Research Institute (RI), Centers of Research Excellence and Dhahran Techno-Valley (DTV) for services essential to its instruction and research programs.
The College currently offers degrees in 14 Doctoral and 40 Master’s programs in Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration, and Environmental Design. Recently, the Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies launched new multidisciplinary Master’s programs in exciting disciplines aligned with global trends, the job market, and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. These graduate degrees include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, business analytics, etc.
Vision
To enable KFUPM to be a leader in the region in providing quality graduate programs in Science, Engineering, and Management.
Mission
To provide quality graduate programs according to the best international practices that will enhance the research environment at KFUPM and the dissemination of knowledge in the Kingdom.
Objectives
• Enhance the research environment at KFUPM.
• Disseminate knowledge in the society.
• Improve quality and efficiency of the graduate programs.
• Increase diversity in the graduate student body.
• Increase the efficiency of the processes of the College of Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies.