KFUPM Graduate Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Opportunities in Saudi Arabia - Global South Opportunities

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia is inviting applications for its thesis-based Master’s and PhD programmes for the 2027 academic intake. Through its graduate scho

The scholarship is intended for academically outstanding graduate applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and strong academic performance.

For thesis-based Master’s applicants, the university specifies a four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from a recognised institution. The degree should be in the proposed field or provide an appropriate academic background for the selected programme.

Scholarship applicants to thesis-based Master’s programmes are generally expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or an equivalent qualification.

For direct-entry PhD applicants, the university specifies a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent in the bachelor’s degree.

English language proficiency is also required. The published admission requirements list the following minimum scores for thesis-based Master’s applicants:

• TOEFL: 520 paper-based, 190 computer-based or 70 internet-based.
• IELTS: 6.0.
• Duolingo English Test: 105.

For direct-entry PhD applicants, the listed minimum requirements are:

• TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based.
• IELTS: 6.5.
• Duolingo English Test: 120.

English language test exemptions may apply to KFUPM graduates and graduates from specified English-speaking countries. Applicants should consult the current admission requirements to confirm whether an exemption applies to their circumstances.

The scholarship is intended for academically outstanding graduate applicants who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and strong academic performance.

For thesis-based Master’s applicants, the university specifies a four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from a recognised institution. The degree should be in the proposed field or provide an appropriate academic background for the selected programme.

Scholarship applicants to thesis-based Master’s programmes are generally expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or an equivalent qualification.

For direct-entry PhD applicants, the university specifies a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent in the bachelor’s degree.

English language proficiency is also required. The published admission requirements list the following minimum scores for thesis-based Master’s applicants:

• TOEFL: 520 paper-based, 190 computer-based or 70 internet-based.
• IELTS: 6.0.
• Duolingo English Test: 105.

For direct-entry PhD applicants, the listed minimum requirements are:

• TOEFL: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based.
• IELTS: 6.5.
• Duolingo English Test: 120.

English language test exemptions may apply to KFUPM graduates and graduates from specified English-speaking countries. Applicants should consult the current admission requirements to confirm whether an exemption applies to their circumstances.