King Fahd University for Petroleum and Minerals - Definition

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (abbreviated as KFUPM or UPM) is a public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It was established on 23 September, 1963 by a Saudi Royal Decree as the College of Petroleum and Minerals, providing education about two of the most valuable natural resources in Saudi Arabia. It was not given the university status until 1975.

Since then, the university has grown rapidly, reaching its 10,000 student mark in 2003-2004. Various fields of science, engineering and management were introduced gradually during this period, making the university one of the most renowned universities in the Middle East, and the leader of its kind in Saudi Arabia.

Colleges

KFUPM consists of five main colleges:

• College of Sciences (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/colleges/cs.asp)
• College of Engineering Sciences (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/colleges/ces.asp)
• College of Computer Science & Engineering (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/colleges/ccse.asp)
• College of Industrial Management (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/colleges/cim.asp)
• College of Environment Design (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/colleges/ced.asp)

Additionally, there are three more community colleges located in Dammam, Hafr Al-Batin and Hail. Recently Damman community college was innaugurated by HRH Prince Abdullah.

Facts about KFUPM

• The current Rector of KFUPM is Dr. Khaled S. Al-Sultan.
• The main language of teaching in KFUPM is English. However, a few, including courses discussing Islam and the Arabic language – many of which are considered university requirements – are usually taught in Arabic.

External Links

KFUPM's official website (http://www.kfupm.edu.sa)