Founded near the earliest local oil fields in response to the booming energy industry of Saudi Arabia,[2] the University centers mainly around science, engineering, and management in order to advance the Kingdom’s petroleum and mineral industries.[3] The university ranks 2nd and 8th globally in petroleum and mineral & mining engineering according to the QS subject rankings, respectively.[4] As of 2024, the university has been ranked 4th globally by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI),[5] first globally in the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Ranking (SUAS),[6] and first in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region according to the QS Ranking.[7]
History
KFUPM is a premier university in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa regions. KFUPM was established on September 23, 1963, by a Saudi royal decree as the College of Petroleum and Minerals, to provide high-level education in the academic fields of petroleum and minerals, two of the most valuable natural resources in Saudi Arabia.[8]
The first students were admitted on September 23, 1964, when 67 young men enrolled in what was then named the College of Petroleum and Minerals (CPM). The original campus was designed by CRS Design Associates, architects and engineers of Houston, Texas.[9] The college was elevated to university status in 1975 when it expanded its academic offerings in science, engineering, technology, business, and management. In 1984 the Program of Industrial and Systems Engineering was first introduced. The university was renamed after King Fahd in 1986. Since that time, enrollment has grown to over 10,000 students by the 2021 academic year and has graduated more than 39,000 students since its inception.[10]
In 2019 the university put in place a transformation plan whose primary goal was to support the transformation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from a natural resource monetizing economy primarily focused on oil and gas resources, into a diversified knowledge economy.[11]
Part of this transformation plan presents an important milestone in the history of the university with the inclusion of female students in the engineering and technical academic programs. In 2019[12][13] male and female students were equally accepted into new postgraduate programs for the first time in the history of the university, and in 2021 admissions started for female students at the undergraduate level on a merit basis. The university hopes this step will help create diversity throughout engineering fields, and other sectors in the Kingdom.
The university's academic programs are focused on engineering, sciences, computer sciences, business, and management, and are accredited by international bodies such as ABET, AACSB, as well as the national accrediting body NCAAA.[14]
Since 2020, the university has introduced new aspects to the academic programs through undergraduate concentrations (CX) and professional masters (MX). Recently[when?] there were 38 undergraduate concentrations (CX) introduced,[15] along with 32 one-year master's degrees,[16] and 20 interdisciplinary research centers.[17]
Innovative learning
The 35 undergraduate degrees were revised to include the study of modern programming languages, data science, big data analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, business, and entrepreneurship. Every discipline starts with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and then branches into more specific fields.[citation needed]
Additionally, KFUPM has launched an effort to migrate some of its courses into other instructional methods, such as inquiry-based learning (IBL), where research on the topics is encouraged to enhance the class time with discussions, debates, and questions and answers.
KFUPM is a merit-based admissions academic institution. With an acceptance rate of 4% (2023),[18] it is considered to be one of the most coveted universities in Saudi Arabia, recruiting roughly the top 2% of the national talent based on admission criteria that include performance on the nationwide aptitude tests to ensure the acceptance of the most promising students.
The university has accelerated the admission process of female students since 2019 as both male and female students were equally accepted into the new master's degree programs for the first time in the university's history. Starting from 2021,[19] KFUPM is opening admissions for female students at the undergraduate level for the 2021/2022 academic year, marking an important milestone in the university's history since until then it was an institution exclusively open to male students.
KFUPM is improving the quality of the student intake by attracting the most outstanding high school graduates by introducing an early admissions system and accepting winners in international scientific Olympiad competitions. The progression of students in the first year has been accelerated by developing programs to bypass the preparatory year (SkipPrep).
KFUPM was named the top university in the Arab Region as per the QS University Rankings for 2015[26] and 2016.[27] In 2022[28] it was ranked the third university in the region.
Since the KFUPM transformation phase started in 2019, the university's rankings have seen a steady rise. According to the QS World University Rankings, KFUPM is placed among the top 200 universities in the world at the 163rd position.[29]
Accreditation
All programs of the engineering colleges were evaluated for "Substantial-Equivalency" recognition by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). They were found substantially equivalent to similar accredited programs in the United States. All Business & Management related programs offered by KFUPM Business School (including its flagship Master of Business Administration) are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). KFUPM is a member of AACSB since 1975[30] and it is among the first few schools outside the US to get this prestigious recognition. KFUPM is also accredited by the national accrediting body NCAAA.[14]
Organization
Colleges
KFUPM undergraduate and graduate programs are divided into seven colleges. As part of the university's recent transformational initiatives, all colleges recently underwent a complete restructuring to encourage collaboration among disciplines, and encourage cross-discipline research.
College of Engineering and Physics
College of Computing and Mathematics
College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
College of Chemicals and Materials
College of Design and Built Environment
KFUPM Business School
College of General Studies
In addition, Dammam Community College is under the auspices of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals as a fully approved academic entity by the Minister of Higher Education.[citation needed]
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals organized the international advisory board (IAB) in March 2007. The IAB is composed of senior academic and corporate executives.
Samir A. Al Baiyat: Secretary of International Advisory Board, and manager of Research & Innovation Support at KFUPM
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Science Park
Generally referred to as the KASP, the science park was established in 2002 and is located on a 35-hectare site north of the KFUPM campus. The park is closely integrated with the university. With its proximity to the science and engineering colleges, KASP provides interaction between tenant firms and their personnel and university scientists and engineers. At present, Schlumberger,[36]Ciba, Yokogawa,[37]Honeywell,[38]UOP, Baker Hughes[39] and JCCP have joined the park.
AMAAD Business Park
AMAAD is a mega real estate investment project of KFUPM Endowment and it converges the resources and experiences of the most prominent establishments in the kingdom to foster innovation through an energy and engineering hub spread across an area of 214,000 sqm in Dhahran. The park is designed to meet the demands of modern society that features a simple yet luxurious lifestyle for offices, residential, hospitality, as well as F&B and retail.
Consulting Services Center
The Consulting Services Center facilitate the consulting services for the university faculty to serve the industrial community in Saudi Arabia which contributes to their professional development and helps the outside community to resolve problems that require high intellectual and technological background.[citation needed]
Technology Business Incubator
The Technology Business Incubator provides a set of logistical, strategic, and operational support for start-up Saudi technology companies and entrepreneurs.
Liaison office
The Liaison Office is a point of contact with the industry/business.
Sultan bin AbdulAziz Science & Technology Center (SciTech)
The center is at the corniche of nearby Khobar city on 21,700 m2. The buildings area is 14,100 m2. It consists of seven main show halls, dealing with different sciences and technologies. There are more than 350 scientific exhibited pieces and the IMAX scientific dome,[40] the Astronomic Observatory, Educational Unit, Conference Hall, Temporary Exhibitions Hall and Administrative and Services Facilities.
Research
Research innovation
The Research Institute (RI)[41] has 16 research centers and is looking to expand into 20 centers in the coming year. Spanning engineering research, environment and water, refining and petrochemicals, communications and IT, economics, and management systems. KFUPM has introduced new inter-disciplinary research centers bringing together faculty members, researchers, and students in exciting topics such as advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing, robotics, security, smart mobility and logistics, hydrogen and energy storage. The Research Institute has produced hundreds of research reports for industrial and government sponsors. King Fahd university offers different scholarships[42] for international students to support the needy students. These scholarships[43] cover all tuition fee, living cost and monthly expenses along with other privilege's.
Research Center
Director
Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA-KFUPM)
Dr. Motaz Alfarraj
Advanced Materials
Dr. Ahmad Sorour
Membranes & Water Security
Dr. Essam Aljundi
Intelligent Manufacturing & Robotics
Dr. Samir Mekid
Smart Mobility & Logistics
Dr. Sami Elferik
Integrative Petroleum Research
Intelligent Secure Systems
Dr. Muhamad Felemban
Renewable Energy & Power Systems
Dr. Fahad Al-Sulaiman
Refining & Advanced Chemicals
Dr. Hassan S. Alasiri
Hydrogen & Energy Storage (IRC-HES)
Dr. Zain Yamani
Construction & Building Materials
Dr. Mohammed Al-Osta
Communication Systems & Sensing
Dr. Ali Muqaibel
Finance & Digital Economy
Dr. Mousa Albashrawi
Environment & Marine Studies
Dr. Fahad Saleh Al-Ismail
Strategic Studies & Planning
Metrology, Standards, & Testing
Dhahran Techno Valley
The Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company (DTVC)[44] is a subsidiary company fully owned by KFUPM. It was created to promote a knowledge-based economy in Dhahran and the Eastern Province. It is a hub for entrepreneurship and a launchpad for innovators from within and outside KFUPM. The ecosystem includes KFUPM and national companies like Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Saudi Electricity Company, technology partners, small to medium size companies, and multiple startups.
The mission of the Dhahran Techno Valley Holding Company is to foster an environment for innovation and collaboration by attracting and supporting industry players focused on creating innovative technologies and adding value to its stakeholders.
DTVC also plays an important part in revitalizing the role of entrepreneurship in the research system by rejuvenating and encouraging a spirit of developing new business opportunities for faculty, students, and stakeholders from outside the university.
University bodies
President
The president is the head of the institution and the university's chief academic and executive officer. The current president of KFUPM is Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf.[45]
Previous presidents:
Dr. Sahel N. Abduljauwad (acting)
H.E. Dr. Khaled S. Al-Sultan
H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Dukhayyil
H.E. Dr. Bakr Bin Bakr
Dr. Saleh Ambah
International advisory board (IAB)
The international advisory board (IAB)[8] of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals provides KFUPM's senior management with a global perspective on trends and issues that may affect the university. Since its establishment in March 2007, the IAB membership has included renowned academics and some of the most influential local and international corporate figures. Dr. Martin Jischke, president emeritus of Purdue University, continues to serve as chairman of the board.
IAB members discuss a wide variety of topics related to the university and have been very effective in guiding the university's academic programs, research activities, faculty recruitment, outreach to peer institutions, and others. The IAB has guided the development of action plans and specific strategies on key educational and research areas of national interest.
Khattab G. Al-Hinai: former secretary-general of international advisory board.
Muhammad A. Al-Arfaj: former secretary-general of international advisory board.
Entrepreneurship
Since 2010, the mission of the Entrepreneurship Institute[47] is to encourage and advance the development of an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by providing education, training, and research. The institute also provides access to physical space and professional resources to students, faculty members, and entrepreneurs for the inception and growth of high potential startups.
Notable alumni
Government and public service
Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy (BSc and MBA, in industrial administration, '85)
Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, was appointed Governor and board member of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in May 2021.
Academics
Khaled S. Al-Sultan: former Rector of KFUPM, former Dean of the college of Computer Systems and Engineering, former Chair of the Department of Systems Engineering at KFUPM, former professor of Optimization and Operations Research at the Department of Systems Engineering at KFUPM, former Assistant Minister of Higher Education in Saudi Arabia, KFUPM, (BSc and MSc, Systems Engineering, '87)
Zaghloul El-Naggar, a Muslim scholar and chairman of Committee of Scientific Notions in the Qur'an, Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Cairo, Egypt. El-Najjar worked as a professor of geology at KFUPM from 1979 to 1996[49]
Hamdi Tchelepi, he is the professor and chair of the department of energy science and engineering at Stanford university, Tchelepi got his B.Sc, and M.Sc from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals in 1985 and 1988 respectively, he is well known researcher in the field of reservoir simulation and multiphase flow.
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