KFUPM Graduate Scholarship for International Students
Tuition-free graduate study with stipend, housing, flights and medical cover for international students on all PhD programmes and selected MS programmes.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Saudi Arabia
Funding
Tuition-free study, a stipend based on scholarship category (amount not stated), furnished on-campus housing with utilities, round-trip air tickets for international students, health and dental cover, subsidised dining, free textbooks and conference funding under conditions.
Eligible applicants
International graduate applicants to PhD and selected MS programmes
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Overview
KFUPM Graduate Scholarship for International Students is offered by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals for Master’s, PhD study in Saudi Arabia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition
Included
Stipend
Included
Housing
Included
Air tickets
Included
Medical and dental care
Included
Conference funding
May be included
Tuition-free study, a stipend based on scholarship category (amount not stated), furnished on-campus housing with utilities, round-trip air tickets for international students, health and dental cover, subsidised dining, free textbooks and conference funding under conditions. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International graduate applicants to PhD and selected MS programmes.
- International eligibility
- Selection criteria and deadlines are not on the fees page; graduate admissions pages hold them.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- MS: bachelor's GPA 3.00/4.00; PhD: GPA 3.00/4.00 in bachelor's and master's.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- MS: IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 70 / Duolingo 105; PhD: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Duolingo 120.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Saudi Arabia
Official eligibility summary
Scholarships cover all PhD programmes and select MS programmes without a doctoral track. Admission requires a four-year bachelor's with 3.00/4.00 GPA for MS (master's plus 3.00 GPAs for PhD). English: IELTS 6.0 (MS) or 6.5 (PhD), or TOEFL equivalents; waived for citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Applicant profile
- International graduate applicants to PhD and selected MS programmes
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Saudi Arabia
Current-cycle criteria
- Scholarships cover all PhD programmes and select MS programmes without a doctoral track. Admission requires a four-year bachelor's with 3.00/4.00 GPA for MS (master's plus 3.00 GPAs for PhD). English: IELTS 6.0 (MS) or 6.5 (PhD), or TOEFL equivalents; waived for citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the KFUPM graduate admissions website.
- 2
Attend an interview if the programme requires one.
- 3
Receive a decision by email and in the applicant portal (usually 2-3 months).
Application timeline
Application cycle
No deadline given on the pages read; the admissions window is managed by the graduate school.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.