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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(KFUPM)
About
Saudi university
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 47 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
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 4 | 85.3 | 2026 |
| Mineral & Mining Engineering | 15 | 75.0 | 2026 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | =58 | 75.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =70 | 77.2 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | =73 | 73.3 | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | =73 | 73.3 | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 91 | 61.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =93 | 69.9 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =105 | 72.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =106 | 66.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =119 | 70.6 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =163 | 73.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =164 | 69.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =333 | 63.4 | 2026 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =40 | 74.4 | 2027 |
| Water Resources | 43 | 57.4 | 2027 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 55 | 66.1 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | 61 | 71.4 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =94 | 65.9 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | =106 | 62.9 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | 115 | 41.0 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =122 | 59.2 | 2027 |
| Environmental Engineering | 141 | 43.6 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =166 | 51.3 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | =171 | 49.3 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | =183 | 58.8 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =280 | 47.7 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 313 | 31.0 | 2027 |
| Geosciences | =351 | 30.3 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =369 | 43.5 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =562 | 37.3 | 2027 |
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 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently 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: QS Rank 63, THE Rank =184, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =322.
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: Petroleum Engineering, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Engineering, Water Resources, Civil Engineering.
Where is King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals located?
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.