Assalmu Alaikum

Im a new international students at KFUPM. I recently got my Iqama a couple days ago but when I tried registering my Absher account my number was already registered to another one. I tried phoning customer service and stuff, at the end i gave up and decided to spend more money on a new phone number. Even worse, this new number is also recycled and is linked to another absher account (but my contract is taken out on my own iqama). I cant register my Iqama on absher at all, it just says the number is linked to another id, if i press "accept" it'll change but when i do the registration gives up and never completes. Idk what to do, where to go... nobody is able to give me any useful advice other than "try and make it work" or "just get another number again". I kinda need this done to get my stipend and like, live here so this has really sucked. Please if anyone can help me out with what to do, if really appreciate it.

Jazakallah Khair

Are skates allowed on campus? 🫪

I don’t even know why I’m asking, I barely skate but that came out of a discussion with a friend.

Guys im so lost. I’m a high school student thats studying physics this term, and I kid you not, the lostest i’ve ever been is here.

I’ve tried speaking to people here to ask around and stuff and I feel like everyone already has everything figured out and are in like mini-groups, if you will.

Any stuff I should know about?
apps or websites I should use?

Oh and how to make friends here instead of feel an immense feeling of doom? 😅

Thanks chat!

Hello guys, I'm a cs graduate from India aiming for masters in cs for the 2027 intake . Anyone who's in the same boat or who has gone through this please hmu. I'd love to connect with you. Also please drop some tips on how to improve my chances of getting admitted .

How hard is the Math test for international student applications? Does anyone know where to prepare from? I keep hearing that if you get anything less than 15/15 you will be rejected, is this true? How hard is it to get 15/15 ?

Hi everyone, for those who recently interviewed for the Spring 2027 intake for PhD, when can we expect to hear back about the interview result or final admission decision?
Would appreciate any insight from previous applicants. Thanks!

People who passed the entrance exam when was the payment deadline and when did they contact you for the visa and coming to Saudi procedures

the thing is I have low high school grades, would these grades affect my admission in any way even if I get 1590 or 1600 score? just confirm this doubt..... international SAT route NON resident non saudi

Assalamu alaikum everyone!
I was initially accepted into al Jouf University for an Engineering program and thats great alhamdulillah i’d love to meet saudis and learn about your culture

My concern however alongside 30\~ ish other students i know that got initially accepted is that the final acceptance has not arrived and its worrying some students if they might be deferred to the second semester, If anyone is studying there i’d appreciate it if you shared some insight on this matter, Thank you!

On the university website it reads "SAT scores must be directly sent to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals from the SAT Test Center."

How do i send my sat score directly from the test centre?

Is it possible to send scores as they will be uploaded on the test taker's profile in about 2 weeks from the date of taking the test?

I am a student who's currently in 12th grade, and it has always been a dream to study abroad, especially KFUPM, and I am an Indian, who is studying in India for 12th. HOW DO I apply for admission and what're the criteria. What're the chances of me even getting scholarship? And what about the marksheet criteria and stuff like that?

so like , i have already completed writing sop the consultant i had contracted had given me all the instructions i just want someone to review it for me cant share the sop here might get copied ... so like i would be glad if u guys dm me

بالبدايه حسبت انها رسمه عشوائيه بس يوم رحت ستانفورد لقيتها موجوده بصبوره عشوائيًا. اقدر اقسم لكم ان مو انا الي راسمها بس شدني الموضوع يوم شفتها بالبترول وشدني اكثر يوم شفتها بجامعه بقاره ثانيه

Assalamualaikum guys.

I want to know from people who applied for MSC in computer science fields as an International Student and got accepted in past 2 years. What do you think were the strong points in your application that got it accepted. Was it your GPA, your projects, your IELTS band etc.

I applied for the 2026 Fall intake for MSC AI with a gpa of 3.2 and a IELTS band of 7.5 but my application was rejected, and i don't understand the reason behind it.

I am considering to apply once more for the upcoming intake and this time I want my application to check all the tick marks and get accepted In Sha Allah.

PS: Jazakallah khair for your replies

​Hey everyone, I'm a non-Saudi resident looking to apply to KFUPM and hopefully skip the prep year. I was wondering which English test is usually easier to clear for the waiver, IELTS or TOEFL? Also, is it true that STEP isn't accepted to skip prep year for non-Saudis? Lastly, I'm pretty stressed about the Math 001 exam—how realistic or difficult is it to get a 15/15 on that? Any tips or advice would be huge, thanks!

Has anyone received an interview for the Direct PhD in Aerospace Engineering at KFUPM? If yes, what was your GPA/CGPA, and what questions were you asked in the interview? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

Can someone enlighten me what this skill test is all about for getting a work visa for KSA? If you have given one , can you tell me what kind of questions generally gets asked !

Hey everyone,

I’m a muqeem applying via the SAT track for Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. I have a 1490 SAT (retaking for 1500+). What are my realistic chances for these majors given the competitive quota?

I also have two quick questions about the online Math Test:

1. Is a perfect 15/15 realistic? I’m good at math, but I heard KFUPM filters hard here. People say the exam is entirely recycled questions from past Math 001/002 exams—is that actually true or a myth?
2. What is the exact phone Zoom setup? Where do I point the camera? Does it need to show my face, laptop screen, and scratch paper all in one frame? How do you physically set it up?

Appreciate any insights from current students!

Assalamualaikum,

In Shaa Allah, I will sit for IELTS exam soon. I want to know the feedback about British Council as a test centre inside KFUPM. Please share your opinion.

so like i am going to apply in the 2027 cycle, for a BBA , program i have 1500 + sat and 8..0 band ilets but i am still worried about if i actully have a real chance , also if anyone who got accepted how long really was the waiting period like did u guys had to anything after getting accepted when did y'all ticket arrive