Overview

Applied Chemical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals sustains robust industry communication through an eight-month cooperative work program and advocates for students to garner experience via industrial practice.

Quick Facts:

In light of the broad scope of chemical engineering training and the ongoing industrial expansion in Saudi Arabia, graduates have the flexibility to pursue various career paths. Opportunities extend from government roles in different ministries to positions in the petroleum, petrochemical, food, metals, and chemical industries.

Within a few years following graduation, our graduates are expected to:

Secure successful careers in various sectors such as oil, gas, petrochemicals, desalination, energy, and other process industries.
Seamlessly integrate their academic foundation with practical chemical engineering applications, fostering innovation and technological advancement.
Continue their education by pursuing graduate degrees in chemical engineering or in related disciplines.
Assume leadership positions in industry, business, and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Chemical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Kinetics and Reactor Design
Process Design and Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 4 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering in Saudi Arabia

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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 must submit a General Aptitude Test (Qudurat) score; the student is entitled to use the test result obtained in the year of admission or the previous two years.
The student must submit an Achievement Test (Tahisili) score; the student is entitield to use the test result obtained in the year of admission or the previous year.
The student must submit an English language test and obtain a score of 45 or above in the STEP test or its equivalent in the TOEFL or IELTS tests.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Admission grants Saudi students scholarship; International students living outside Saudi Arabia have tuition waived and receive full KFUPM scholarship.

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.

Funding

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