King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) (Arabic: جامعة الملك فهد للبترول و المعادن, Jāmiʿat al-Malik Fahd li-l-Bitrūl wa-l-Maʿādin – short: Arabic: جامعة البترول Jāmiʿat al-Bitrūl), before 1986 as the University of Petroleum and Minerals, is a public research university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1963 by King Saud bin Abdulalziz as the College of Petroleum and Minerals, it is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in Saudi Arabia and its science, engineering, business, and management programs are highly regarded in the country as well as in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Former names | College of Petroleum and Minerals (1963–1975) University of Petroleum and Minerals (1975–1986) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals(1986-Now) |
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| Motto | نحلم ونحقق Nahlam Wa Nohakek Say, 'We Dream and Accomplish' |
| Type | Nonprofit Institute |
| Established | 23 September 1963 |
| President | Dr. Muhammad M. Al-Saggaf |
Academic staff | 800+ |
| Students | 7,255 (2023) |
| Location | , , Saudi Arabia |
| Campus | Enclosed |
| Colors | Green Gold |
| Nickname | Jāmiʿat al-Bitrūl University of Petroleum |
| Website | www.kfupm.edu.sa |
In 2022, KFUPM was ranked in the 163rd position according the QS World University Rankings, and was ranked the third university in the Arab region.
The university was ranked 3rd globally, by the American National Academy of Inventors, among the top 100 worldwide universities for granting US Utility Patents in 2022. Stanford University has recently released a list of the top 2 percent of the most-cited scientists in various disciplines. The exhaustive list has 186,177 researchers, of which 81 conducted research at KFUPM.
KFUPM is engaged in many research collaborations with world-renowned universities such as MIT, Georgia Tech, Caltech, and Stanford University. It also has partnerships and close ties with key players in the industry and corporations like Saudi Aramco, SABIC, electric and telecommunications companies, local financial institutions, as well as government entities.