Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for possible admission in Master programs in engineering or sciences are as below:

• A four-year Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Scholarship Applicants) or 2.50 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Non-Scholarship Applicants).
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 70 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0), and Duolingo [min 105].
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note: Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

The minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student in a Master program in Business Administration are as follows:

• A four-year Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S. or B.E.) Degree in business, engineering or sciences fields from a recognized institution.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 70 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.0].
• Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT ) with a minimum score of 450. The GMAT scores must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code for GMAT is 0868).
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system].
• At least one course in college-level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration subjects.
• A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
• At least three years of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records. For Executive MBA program, a minimum experience of 8 years, including 3 years in mid or upper-level managerial position.
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note: Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

The minimum requirements for possible admission in Master programs (MX) are as below:

• A recognized Bachelor’s degree.
• GPA of 2.5+ out of 4.0 or equivalent.
• IELTS score of 6+ or TOEFL of 70+ (waived for KFUPM graduates and Graduates from English Speaking Countries).
• Two recommendation letters.
• Non-refundable processing fee of SAR 100 + VAT.

Note: Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

The minimum requirements for possible admission to the Ph.D. Programs as a regular graduate student in engineering or sciences are as follows:

• An M.S. degree in engineering or science from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of (KFUPM), with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies. The KFUPM code is 0868. IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5], Duolingo [min 120].
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant graduate courses.
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Note: Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

• We recommend all Bachelor holders(4 years Bs) to apply for PhD directly.
• This attractive option is open to all locals and internationals.
• It is a fast entry to the world of research.
• It takes four to five years to finish PhD.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in the B.S. degree. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies. The KFUPM code is 0868. IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5], and Duolingo [min 120].