Overview

Learning Outcomes:

After successfully finishing this Geology Program, the students shall have the ability
To apply mathematics, science, and fundamental geology to explorational or engineering geological problems;
To identify, formulate, and solve practical explorational or engineering geological problems;
To describe and interpret geological formations, to prepare geological maps;
To conduct laboratory measurements, use basic laboratory instruments, equipments and computers to analyze and interpret data;
To work in a professional environment, either in the field, the lab, or the office;
To communicate effectively in written and spoken English, including by means of multimedia tools;
To work effectively in teams, including interdisciplinary teams, in order to solve problems relevant to Geology;
To understand their professional and ethical responsibilities;
To understand the impact of mineral exploration and exploitation on the society and environment;

To engage in lifelong learning in their selected field.

Jobs

We believe that King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals offers people like you an outstanding opportunity to make your mark as a faculty member and further your academic career in an exciting and dynamic environment. You will enjoy excellent teaching facilities and the chance to teach the top 5% of students in the kingdom. In addition, academics at KFUPM have access to some of the highest funded research programs for in various disciplines of science & engineering anywhere in the world. We also encourage members of faculty to develop individual research projects which could potentially lead to ground-breaking innovations in the energy and high tech sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Historical Geology

Paleontology and Biostratigraphy

Mineralogy and Optics

Structural Geology

Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

Regional Geology
Petrology
Field Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

126 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Geology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The student must be a graduate of the High School or High School course system or a Global Curriculum (Natural Sciences) in the same year in which he is applying for admission or the previous year

The student has never studied at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals or any of the university's community colleges.

Achievement Test (Tahsili) must be clear in the year of admission or the year before.

General Aptitude Test (Qudrat) of scientific disciplines, the student is entitled to use the test result obtained in the year of admission or the previous two years.

Original High School Certificate & Transcript (Natural Science)

A Color Photographs of the student (Saudi dress - white background - without glasses)

Student Iqama Copy & Passport Copy

Admission letter and Medical Examination Certificate

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 SAR / year

≈ 20000 SAR / year

Additional Details

The admission grants Saudi students a scholarship from the government.

Living costs

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

2665 - 3000 SAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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