Saudi Arabia Rankings 2025
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#101 Globally · #1 in Saudi ArabiaPublic

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

KFUPM
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia Est. 1963 QS Score 75.4 · 2025
"Excellence in Petroleum and Engineering"

About

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) is a public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Among Saudi universities, its science, engineering, and business programs are highly regarded. KFUPM is known for its strong focus on petroleum and minerals research, serving as a key partner to Saudi Aramco.

Rankings · 2025

#101
QS Global Rank
#1
National Rank
75.4
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score75.4 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025

Key Achievements

  • 2025#101 QS World University Rankings — #1 in Saudi Arabia
  • 2024Global leader in Petroleum Engineering research
  • 2023Over 1,500 US patents granted to KFUPM inventors

Courses Offered

Petroleum EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering

At a Glance

  • Students
    10,000+
  • Founded
    1963
  • Campus
    6.7 square km
  • Type
    Public

Contact & Location

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Ranking data sourced from QS World University Rankings 2025. Contact details and programme information are provided for reference — please verify directly with the university. Visit topuniversities.com for the official full rankings.