King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Former names | College of Petroleum and Minerals (1963–1975) University of Petroleum and Minerals (1975–1986) |
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| Motto | نحلم ونحقق |
Motto in English | Dream Big and Accomplish |
| Type | Nonprofit Research University |
| Established | 23 September 1963 |
| President | Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf |
Academic staff | 800+ |
| Students | 13,772 (2025) |
| Undergraduates | 9,674 - 61% (2025) |
| Postgraduates | 4,098 - 39% (2025) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Enclosed |
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| Website | www.kfupm.edu.sa |
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a nonprofit research university in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Founded near the earliest local oil fields, initially as the College of Petroleum & Minerals (1963) in response to the booming energy industry of Saudi Arabia, the university centers around science, technology, engineering, and business subjects. The university ranks 5th and 7th globally in petroleum engineering & mining engineering, respectively, according to the QS subject rankings. In 2024, the university was ranked 5th globally for its number of U.S. utility patents, by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI),. In 2025, it placed first in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, based on Times Higher Education rankings, and in 2026, it reached 67th globally according to QS Ranking. According to the NAI, KFUPM has consecutively held the record of the highest STEM patent-per-capita rate in the world since 2023.