Undergraduate Programs
At KFUPM, the undergraduate experience is built on a simple idea: give bright, ambitious students a rigorous foundation in science and technology, and let them build the future. Our bachelor's degree programs combine deep academic training with hands-on problem solving, leadership development, and direct exposure to industry — preparing graduates to make an impact from day one.
A University Built Around Your Ambition
KFUPM is organized around five core colleges, each offering a focused set of bachelor's programs designed to meet the demands of a fast-changing world. Whether your passion lies in designing the next generation of energy systems, writing intelligent software, or shaping tomorrow's organizations, you will find a home here.
- College of Engineering — the largest and oldest college, with programs spanning the full range of engineering disciplines.
- College of Sciences — the mathematical and scientific backbone of the university, where theory meets discovery.
- College of Computer Science and Engineering — a hub for digital innovation, from foundational computer science to emerging technologies.
- College of Business — where analytical rigor meets management practice, producing future leaders for the global economy.
- Other applied disciplines — specialized programs that cut across traditional boundaries, responding to new fields and industries as they emerge.
Representative Programs by College
Every college offers a portfolio of bachelor's degrees. Rather than an exhaustive list, here is a snapshot of what you can study:
College of Engineering
Programs include:
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Petroleum engineering
...along with several specialized and interdisciplinary engineering tracks.
College of Sciences
Programs include:
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Statistics and related quantitative fields
...with opportunities to combine scientific depth with computational and applied skills.
College of Computer Science and Engineering
Programs include:
- Computer science
- Software engineering
- Computer engineering
- Artificial intelligence and data science
...plus other forward-looking programs in computing and information technology.
College of Business
Programs include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Management
- Business analytics
...each integrating the quantitative and analytical strengths that define a KFUPM education.
Instruction in English, Standards Without Borders
All undergraduate programs at KFUPM are taught entirely in English. From your first lecture to your final capstone project, you will study, write, and present in the global language of science, engineering, and business. This commitment to English-medium instruction means our graduates are immediately at home in international companies, top graduate schools, and cross-border research teams.
Think Beyond One Discipline
The most important problems rarely fit neatly inside a single department — and neither does a KFUPM education. Undergraduate students are encouraged to explore interdisciplinary opportunities across colleges:
- Take elective courses in departments outside your major.
- Pursue a minor in a complementary field.
- Join cross-college research projects and design teams.
- Participate in innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup initiatives that turn classroom ideas into real products.
This flexibility lets you build a degree that reflects your specific interests, not just a fixed template.
Earn While You Learn: Co-op and Internships
Theory is essential, but real growth happens in the field. KFUPM integrates professional experience into the undergraduate journey through a structured co-op program and internship opportunities with leading companies and organizations. As a student, you can:
- Spend a semester (or more) working on real projects in industry.
- Build a professional network before you graduate.
- Graduate with documented work experience on your résumé.
- Gain confidence, mentorship, and a clearer sense of your career path.
Many KFUPM students receive job offers directly from their co-op employers — a testament to how seriously the university's partners value KFUPM training.
Explore the Full Catalog
Every program at KFUPM is regularly reviewed and refined to stay ahead of global trends. For the complete, current list of bachelor's degree programs, admission requirements, and curriculum details, visit the official KFUPM website:
Your undergraduate journey — and the career that follows — starts here.