Gain valuable experience in Saudi Arabia with this Global Exchange Fellowship

Don’t miss this fully-funded global exchange opportunity at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, or KFUPM, in Saudi Arabia for spring 2027!

KFUPM ranks No. 1 in the Arab region and No. 67 globally, according to QS World University Rankings 2026, with all its engineering programs ranked among the top 60 worldwide. The university offers world-class, English-taught programs in engineering, sciences, computer science and business, with emerging strengths in artificial intelligence, or AI, cybersecurity, robotics, quantum computing and more.

This is a fully-funded exchange/study abroad semester, providing students with an unparalleled chance to gain international experience.

Program benefits include:

• Fully covered tuition.
• A monthly stipend during the academic semester.
• Free on-campus housing.
• Free textbooks.
• Free medical care.

Selected students will also receive a paid eight-week internship immediately during the summer at Aramco, one of the world’s leading energy companies. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in engineering, research and innovation. Placement is competitive and based on academic performance and availability.

This is a highly competitive program. Students from top institutions including Georgia Tech, Texas A&M University and the University of Zurich have participated and shared very positive feedback about their experience.

For more details, visit the KFUPM Global Engagement website.

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