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4 Years +1 prep required
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Find out how this program aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 6: Clean Water And Sanitation
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities And Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption And Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
The undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum has been designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for a sustainable and innovative chemical process development and design. It covers the core chemical engineering subjects such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and unit operations. CHE students are also exposed to computational tools and simulation such as MATLAB and ASPEN Plus. At the senior year, students learn advance design subjects such as process control, process design economics and flexible technical electives of their choice to give them the breadth of the profession.
The undergraduate program Bachelor of Science (BS) in “Applied Chemical Engineering” is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).
The undergraduate program of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Chemical Engineering is designed to graduate students who are expected to attain (within a few years) of graduation the following PEOs:
The Applied Chemical Engineering (BS) students by the time of gradation will have the ability to:
The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) drive global action on humanity's pressing challenges. At KFUPM, we actively engage in SDG-focused research and partnerships with our students.
Through our innovative research, we equip all graduates to address crucial global challenges. Explore the SDGs our courses address, illustrating how our teaching empowers you.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Department Chemical Engineering Department
SAT Track
This admission track allows local and international students who have scored 1350 or above in the SAT exam to apply for enrollment. No Achievement Test (Tahsili) or General Aptitude Test (Qudurat) is required.
SAT |
1350 or above |
Qudurat |
Not required |
Tahsili |
Not required |
Admission Requirements:
Early Admission Track
The Early Admissions Track serves as an entry point for students in their final year of high school who want to jumpstart their university journey.
Admission Requirements:
Regular Admission Track
The admission for this track depends on the comparison between applicants based on the weighted score, which is calculated in the following way:
Qudurat |
50% |
Tahsili |
40% |
High School Grade |
10% |
The admission scores will be announced following the release of the second Achievement Test (Tahsili) results.
Admission Requirements:
Olympiad winners Admissions Track
The Science Olympiad Track is a specialized admission pathway for students with exceptional aptitude and achievement in science competitions.
Admission Requirements:
Competition Name |
Code |
Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad |
APIO |
International Olympiad in Informatics |
IOI |
International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad |
IMChO |
International Chemistry Olympiads |
IChO |
Asian Physics Olympiad |
APhO |
European Physics Olympiad |
EuPho |
International Physics Olympiad |
IPhO |
European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad |
EGMO |
Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad |
APMO |
International Mathematical Olympiad |
IMO |
Balkan Mathematical Olympiad |
BMOS/BMOC |
Junior Balkan Mathematical Olympiad |
JBMO |
Nordic-Baltic Physics Olympiad |
NBPhO |
International Junior Science Olympiad |
IJSO |
International Science and Engineering Fair |
ISEF |
International Biology Olympiad |
IBO |
European Girls' Olympiad in Informatics |
EGOI |
For more information about the Olympiad admissions track, please visit the website:
SkipPrep
KFUPM cares about its students and likes to expedite their academic journey by focusing only on activities that are essential to their journey. Many bright students do not need the Prep Year or need only a part of it, hence the introduction of the SkipPrep program. The objective of this program is to help KFUPM students bypass or skip all or the majority of the Preparatory Year.
For detailed information about how to apply for SkipPrep, please visit: Guide to SkipPrep
Saudi Nationals
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No fees are charged |
Non-Saudi (local) |
10,000 SAR per academic year 5,000 SAR | 2,666 USD per semester |
Scholarships/sponsorships
KFUPM is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages.
Admission Procedures
Important Notes
General Studies Requirements |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
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English | ENGL 101, 102, 214 | 9 | |||
Islamic & Arabic Studies | IAS 111, 121, 212, xxx | 8 | |||
Global Studies | GS xxx | 3 | |||
Career Essentials | CGS 392 | 1 | |||
Physical Education | PE 101 | 1 | |||
Total | 22 | ||||
Digital/Business Foundation |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Intro. to Programm. in Python & C | ICS 104 | 3 | |||
Introduction to Data Science | ISE 291 | 3 | |||
Intro. to Artificial Intelligence | COE 292 | 3 | |||
Business & Entrepreneurship | BUS 200 | 3 | |||
Total | 12 | ||||
Math & Science Requirements |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Math | MATH 101, 102, 201, 202, STAT 319 | 17 | |||
Physics | PHYS 101, 102 | 8 | |||
Chemistry | CHEM 101, 102 | 8 | |||
Total | 33 | ||||
Advanced Chemical Sciences Requirements |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Material Science | ME 207 | 2 | |||
Chemistry | CHEM 201, 311 | 8 | |||
Total | 10 | ||||
Core Requirements |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Principles of Chemical Engineering | CHE 200 | 3 | |||
Introduction to Chem. Eng. Computing | CHE 212 | 2 | |||
Transport Processes | CHE 204, 300, 304 | 9 | |||
Thermodynamics | CHE 303 | 3 | |||
Separation Processes | CHE 306 | 3 | |||
Chemical Engineering Laboratories | CHE 309, 409 | 4 | |||
Numerical Methods in Chemical Eng. | CHE 360 | 3 | |||
Process Dynamics & Control | CHE 401 | 3 | |||
Kinetics & Reactor Design | CHE 402 | 3 | |||
Plant Design | CHE 405, 412 | 6 | |||
Total | 39 | ||||
Electives |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Free Elective | One XXX xxx Free Course | 3 | |||
CHE Elective | One CHE 4xx Course | 3 | |||
Total | 6 | ||||
Internship |
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Title | Courses | Credit Hours | |||
Internship | CHE 398 | 6 | |||
Total | 6 | ||||
Total Credit Hours: 128 |
FreshmanSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
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CHEM 101 | Principles of Chemical Science I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
ENGL 101 | Introduction to Academic Discourse | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 121 | Language Foundation | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
MATH 101 | Calculus I | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
PE 101 | Health & Physical Education I | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Total | 15 | 8 | 18 | ||
FreshmanSemester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHEM 102 | Principles of Chemical Science II | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
ENGL 102 | Introduction to Argument Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ICS 104 | Introduction to Programming in Python and C | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
MATH 102 | Calculus II | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
PHYS 102 | General Physics II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Total | 15 | 10 | 18 | ||
SophomoreSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 200 | Principles of Chemical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ENGL 214 | Academic & Professional Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 111 | Belief and its Consequences | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
ISE 291 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
MATH 201 | Calculus III | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 17 | 4 | 18 | ||
SophomoreSemester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 204 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 212 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
COE 292 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 212 | Ethics and Governance | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
MATH 202 | Elements of Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ME 207 | Materials Science for CHE | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Total | 14 | 3 | 15 | ||
JuniorSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 300 | Heat Transfer | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 303 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 304 | Mass Transfer | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
STAT 319 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
IAS xxx | Islamic/Arabic Elective | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry II: Kinetics and Spectroscopy | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 312 | Kinetics and Spectroscopy Laboratory | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 16 | 7 | 18 | ||
JuniorSemester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
BUS 200 | Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 306 | Separation Processes | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 309 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
CHE 360 | Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CGS 392 | Career Essentials | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
GS xxx | GS Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total | 15 | 8 | 18 | ||
SeniorSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 398 | Internship | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
CHE 411 | Senior Design Project I | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
SeniorSemester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 401 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 402 | Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 405 | Process Design and Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 409 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
CHE 412 | Senior Design Project II | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 4xx | Chem. Engg. Elective I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total | 12 | 6 | 17 | ||
Total Credit Hours: 128 |
FreshmanSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
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CHEM 101 | Principles of Chemical Science I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
ENGL 101 | Introduction to Academic Discourse | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 121 | Language Foundation | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
MATH 101 | Calculus I | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
PE 101 | Health & Physical Education I | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Total | 15 | 8 | 18 | ||
Semester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHEM 102 | Principles of Chemical Science II | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
ENGL 102 | Introduction to Argument Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ICS 104 | Introduction to Programming in Python and C | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
MATH 102 | Calculus II | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
PHYS 102 | General Physics II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Total | 15 | 10 | 18 | ||
Total Credit Hours: 36 |
SophomoreSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
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CHE 200 | Principles of Chemical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ENGL 214 | Academic & Professional Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 111 | Belief and its Consequences | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
ISE 291 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
MATH 201 | Calculus III | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 17 | 4 | 18 | ||
Semester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 204 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 212 | Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
COE 292 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
IAS 212 | Ethics and Governance | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
MATH 202 | Elements of Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
ME 207 | Materials Science for CHE | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Total | 14 | 3 | 15 | ||
Total Credit Hours: 33 |
JuniorSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
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CHE 300 | Heat Transfer | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 303 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 304 | Mass Transfer | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
STAT 319 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
IAS xxx | Islamic/Arabic Elective | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
CHEM 311 | Physical Chemistry II: Kinetics and Spectroscopy | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHEM 312 | Kinetics and Spectroscopy Laboratory | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
Total | 16 | 7 | 18 | ||
Semester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
BUS 200 | Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 306 | Separation Processes | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 309 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory I | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
CHE 360 | Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CGS 392 | Career Essentials | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
GS xxx | GS Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
XXX xxx | Free Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total | 15 | 8 | 18 | ||
Total Credit Hours: 36 |
SeniorSemester 1 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
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CHE 398 | Internship | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
CHE 411 | Senior Design Project I | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
Semester 2 |
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Course | Title | LT | LB | CR | |
CHE 401 | Process Dynamics and Control | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 402 | Kinetics and Reactor Design | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 405 | Process Design and Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 409 | Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
CHE 412 | Senior Design Project II | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
CHE 4xx | Chem. Engg. Elective I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Total | 12 | 6 | 17 | ||
Total Credit Hours: 23 |