Overview

The curriculum of the Geophysics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is designed to develop advanced understanding through research and creativity of a wide range of geophysical methods in hydrocarbon exploration with a focus primarily on data acquisition, processing, and interpretation.

Key Facts

Furthermore, students will become familiar with recent geophysical developments through a range of coursework and investigative projects. Students have the option to pursue a thesis-inclusive Master of Science degree (MS) as either full-time or part-time students, or a non-thesis-based Master of Geophysics (M Geop) degree. The latter is often preferred by part-time students working in the industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reflection Seismology

Potential Theory Methods

Solid-Earth Geophysics

Graduate Mathematics

Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

More details

Deadlines: 30 June MS (Thesis-Based) and 11 July MS Programs (Project-Based).

Language

English

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70

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6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Disciplines

Earth Sciences

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

A four-year Bachelor’s (BS) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.

A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Scholarship Applicants) or 2.50 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Non-Scholarship Applicants).

Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 70 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).

Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses [to be submitted through the online recommendation system].

Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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2025 USD / year

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Living costs

Dhahran

Saudi Arabia

2665 - 3000 SAR / month

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