Petroleum Engineering Undergraduate Programs

Petroleum Engineering is the application of the basic sciences to the development, recovery, and field processing of oil and gas.

In freshman and sophomore years, undergraduates are provided with the necessary background in science and engineering, while juniors and seniors concentrate on petroleum engineering courses.

Undergraduate programs of the CPG provide students with a range of educational opportunities by which they will achieve competence in major branches of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences. A key parameter of the curriculum at CPG is the fact that the undergraduate educational experience is an integrated one, in that all students take courses in petroleum engineering and geosciences, regardless of their ultimate major.  Equipped in this way with the knowledge of physics, mathematics, geology, geophysics, petroleum engineering, computational techniques, statistical analysis, AI & data science, business & entrepreneurship, the CPG graduate can engage in creative design and construction, synthesis of systems, and in research and development. Thus, CPG graduates are well equipped to seek jobs in a range of professions, in either industry or academia. CPG continues to provide flexibility in different programs through a spectrum of electives and concentrations, which allows the graduate to exercise a limited choice in tailoring his program to fit his personal goals, whether for immediate employment or for graduate work.

All undergraduate programs of the College of Petroleum Engineering & Geosciences have received either national or international accreditation. The BS in Petroleum Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, while the BS in Geology and BS in Geophysics programs are accredited by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).

Graduation Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation in Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (Bachelor of Science) students must:

  1. Complete all required and elective courses in the selected degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better,
  2. Achieve a major GPA of 2.00 or better, and
  3. In the summer after the second or third year, successfully complete an 8-week program working in the industry.

Mining Science & Engineering Undergraduate Programs

Mining Science & Engineering applies the fundamental sciences and engineering skillsets to the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals from the earth.

The mining engineering program at KFUPM is designed to support the modern mining industry, be it in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or elsewhere. It is unique when compared to other mining engineering programs around the world due to its focus on artificial intelligence applications in the mining industry. The program, designed with feedback from an array of international experts in industry and academia, provides every student with a solid foundation on traditional knowledge such as engineering fundamentals, mining geology, mineral processing and a variety of mining engineering topics such as mining methods, geomechanics, ventilation, and health and safety. Students may additionally choose to specialize on advanced topics related to machine learning and unmanned aerial systems, or focus on operational best practices related topics such as mine systems analysis, blasting and waste management or explore frontiers of mining with resource estimation, business data development and utilization in mining and unmanned aerial vehicle applications to exploration. To produce a well-rounded engineer, the program will additionally develop critical thinking skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work in teams. The program will be delivered through laboratories that embrace advanced concepts such as augmented/virtual reality.

The mix of the traditional and the cutting-edge knowledge will ensure that graduates of the program will fit with a variety of employers be it a large mine, a small aggregate mine, a government agency, or a consulting company. This is important because a thriving mining industry is more than just mine sites. It includes government agencies, suppliers and consultants.

Graduation Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation in Mining Science & Engineering (Bachelor of Science) students must:

  1. Complete all required and elective courses in the selected degree program with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better,
  2. Achieve a major GPA of 2.00 or better, and
  3. In the summer after the third year, successfully complete an 8-week summer training program working in the industry.

The Mining Science & Engineering program at KFUPM is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The designed 4-year degree program fulfils the accreditation requirements of the ABET and the program will seek accreditation by ABET after its first graduates.