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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(KFUPM)
About
Saudi university
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,960
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 28%
- Female : Male
- 26 : 74
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 46 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 68 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 79 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 83 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =96 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 98 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =125 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 152 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =161 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 162 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =217 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 305 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =315 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =334 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 350 | 58.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =505 | 58.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | =97 | 60.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals?
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank =184, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =314.
When was King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals founded?
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals was founded in 1963.
What are the top subjects at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals?
Top subjects at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals include: Engineering, Civil Engineering, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Energy and Fuels, Chemistry.
Where is King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals located?
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.