Reduced Inequalities





Reduced Inequalities

KFUPM is committed to fairness, inclusivity, and equal opportunity for all. The university's admission process, faculty hiring, and staff recruitment are transparent and non-discriminatory, with no bias toward gender, race, religion, disability, or nationality. KFUPM also addresses income disparities by revising workforce agreements to ensure fair wages for all contracted personnel, from faculty assistants to janitorial staff.

Fair and Inclusive Admissions

Admission decisions are based solely on academic merit. The Regular Track uses a weighted score: 50% from the General Aptitude Test (Qudurat), 40% from the Achievement Test (Tahsili), and 10% from high school GPA. The SAT and Olympiad Tracks provide additional pathways. KFUPM began admitting female undergraduates and attracts students from over 87 countries, ensuring admission is based on competence, merit, and opportunity rather than gender or nationality.

Support and Non-Discrimination

A dedicated committee oversees scholarships for low-income students, verifying financial need. KFUPM also prioritizes the recruitment of female faculty and staff. Strong anti-discrimination policies are embedded in the Code of Conduct (Paragraph 7.3, page 9), which emphasizes respect, dignity, and a harassment-free environment.

Equal access to admission means little without support afterwards. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department runs a structured counselling programme for students at academic risk: those with a cumulative GPA at or below 2.10 are assigned to one of four faculty counsellors who follow their progress through the term. Fourteen students were supported in the first term and twelve in the second, with referrals to the university's counselling service where needed, and several improved enough to leave the at-risk list within one term.

Accessibility for All

KFUPM provides extensive support for people with disabilities. Facilities include mobility-friendly routes, automatic doors, toilet aids, audio maps, and special tracks for the visually impaired. Academic services, such as note-taking assistance and advisory support through the special needs unit, ensure an inclusive learning environment for every student.

KFUPM also hosts doctoral researchers from Pakistan and China on their national scholarships without charging bench fees, and sent four undergraduates to Shanghai Jiao Tong University under the Ibn Battuta Global Scholarship.