Eligibility for Graduate Programs

Graduates in Earth Sciences 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.

	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.

Documents Required by the College of Graduate Studies:

	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).

M.S. Requirements:

	The Master of Science course in Earth Sciences is available to students who meet the requirements for admission to the University with a B. S. in Geology or Geophysics or an equivalent degree.
	Entering students must pass a Placement Examination conducted by the Department.
	Candidates with deficiencies will be required to take, within the first year, remedial courses for which no credit will be given towards the M.S. degree.
	A minimum of 24 (500 level) credit hours of course work plus six credit hours of
	research towards the preparation of an M. S. thesis will be required.
	Teaching of one semester in an undergraduate laboratory course and attendance of Departmental seminars are required.

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