PhD – Direct Entry

KFUPM also offers a Direct-to-PhD program for applicants who hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and wish to begin doctoral studies without first completing a master’s degree. This option is open to both local and international applicants and typically takes four to five years to complete.

Minimum Requirements for PhD - Direct Entry

• A minimum GPA of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale (or equivalent) in the B.S. degree. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required.
• Completion of one of the following English proficiency tests:
  • TOEFL: 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 80 (IBT)
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
  • Duolingo: minimum score of 120

These requirements are waived for KFUPM graduates and graduates from English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand).

TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies using the KFUPM code 0868.