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Eligibility for Graduate Programs

  • Graduates in chemistry from recognized institutions who have a GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale or equivalent) are eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s program.

  • Applicants holding a Master’s degree equivalent to that from KFUPM from a reputable university with GPA of 3.50 or above are eligible for admission to the Doctorate's program.

  • All applicants must have acceptable scores in TOEFL (Minimum 520), TWE , general GRE and subject GRE.

  • Applications for admission to graduate study should be addressed to the College of Graduate Studies. Graduate students are admitted for the Fall and Spring semesters.

  • Applications should be made at the beginning of the semester preceding the one for which admission is sought, except in the case of International students, who should allow a full nine month period between the date of application and the semester of admission in order to allow ample time for evaluation of their applications, interviews, and the acquisition of the appropriate visa.
           
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Documents Required by the College of Graduate Studies to Complete the Student’s Application:

  • Completed application form for admission to the College of Graduate Studies.

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed.

  • TOEFL and GRE scores.

  • A one page summary outlining the applicant’s previous research and / or his practical experiences. He should also indicate his academic and research interest.

  • Three letters of recommendations submitted by individuals who are qualified to speak with authority on the applicant’s academic record and performance.

  • A statement from the applicant’s University or College Registrar stating the applicant’s rank in his class (required only when this information is not included as part of the official transcript).

Those students applying for positions as Research or Teaching Assistants or Lecturers must also complete an application for employment with the University. Such a form is supplied after approval of the applicant’s admission to the College of Graduate studies.

For further information regarding graduate study, address all inquiries to :

THE DEAN

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM & MINERALS

DHAHRAN - 31261,

SAUDI ARABIA