Overview

About the program

We attract top international faculty and students to conduct fundamental and goal-oriented research to address the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges

The Petroleum Engineering program is offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

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Programme Structure

300-level courses
Graduate Seminar
Winter Enrichment Program

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and/or in Saudi Arabia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official university transcripts
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SAR per year during 48 months.

All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies.

Living costs for Thuwal

2270 - 3445 SAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The KAUST Fellowship includes:

Full coverage of tuition and bench fees (worth USD $35,000 per year)

A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)

On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)

Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)

Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)

In total, depending on where you travel from and what level you are studying at, the Fellowship is calculated to be worth between $70k and $80k per year.