Admission Requirements 

The general requirements set by the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies:

  • An M.S. degree in engineering or science from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of (KFUPM), with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
  • Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score for MS admission of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 80 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies.  IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5].
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant graduate courses.

The BIOE department applies the following procedure to satisfy its admissions requirements:

  • A B.Sc. or an M.Sc. degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or closely related engineering or sciences from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of KFUPM.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.30 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent for the applicant with a B.Sc. degree.
  • GRE is highly recommended. A high quantitative score on the GRE will enhance a student's application.

    KFUPM rules will be applied for transfer requirements and course equivalency.