Full Scholarships for Graduate Students

The Department of Chemical Engineering at KFUPM welcomes candidates worldwide who intend to pursue an M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree. Admitted graduate students receive full financial support, including a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, and medical care.

Both male and female students may apply to study, research, and build their careers in a vibrant international research environment.

Eligibility Criteria

DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Applicants to the M.Sc. program must hold a four-year Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering. Applicants to the Ph.D. program must hold a two-year Master's (M.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering.

ACADEMIC STANDING

A cumulative GPA above 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

TOEFL minimum 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT), or 70 (IBT); or IELTS minimum 6.0.

What the Scholarship Covers

Monthly stipend	Regular financial support throughout the program.
Medical care	Provided free through University facilities.
Student housing	Free accommodation on campus.
Annual air ticket	Return travel from the home country to Saudi Arabia each year.
Books	Required textbooks provided at no cost.
Meals	Subsidized dining in University cafeterias.

Why KFUPM

Ranking	Ranked 63 in QS World University Rankings 2026. Ranked 58 in QS World University Rankings, Subject Category: Chemical Engineering in 2026
ABET accreditation	Internationally accredited engineering programs recognized worldwide.
Distinguished faculty	An international faculty with strong research and teaching records.
Research facilities	High-tech departmental laboratories, plus access to the University's research institutes and centers.
Industry collaboration	Active joint projects with Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Halliburton, Yokogawa, and others.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the KFUPM Graduate Studies portal. Candidates who register early receive news and updates about the admission cycle.

Full degree requirements and study plans are available on the KFUPM Graduate Studies website and on the department's Graduate Program page.

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Contact

GRADUATE COORDINATOR	Dr. Mohammad Mozahar Hossain Graduate Advisor, Department of Chemical Engineering mhossain@kfupm.edu.sa Tel +966 13 860 2205 · Fax +966 13 860 4234
GENERAL ENQUIRIES	For questions about scholarships, eligibility, or the application process: che-outreach@kfupm.edu.sa