an overview of king fahd university of petroleum & minerals kfupm
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An Overview of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals KFUPM. Outline. About KFUPM History & Location Academic Programs Students & Faculty Accreditation Graduates Research Activities Opportunities for Faculty Positions. The Campus. History. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OutlineOutline
• About KFUPM
• History & Location
• Academic Programs
• Students & Faculty
• Accreditation
• Graduates
• Research Activities
• Opportunities for Faculty Positions
The CampusThe Campus
HistoryHistoryEstablished in 1963 in a small compound, with an enrollment of 76 students
College of Petroleum & Minerals “CPM”
TodayToday
KFUPM is a cityin the campus, with a population of 20,000 dedicated for the education and research missions
A prominent locationA prominent location
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s
oil fields and industrial cities
A world-class campusA world-class campus
Unique architecture &state-of-the-art infrastructure
A multi-cultural vibrant communityA multi-cultural vibrant community
A large world-class campus yet small enough to build close relationships
A passion for knowledgeA passion for knowledge
A city on its ownA city on its own
Faculty campus accommodation
Student campus dormitory
A healthy environmentA healthy environment
On-campus sports facilities & medical care
K-12 education for dependantsK-12 education for dependants
On-campus schools In-town international schooling
&
Modern malls
Nearby attractionsNearby attractions
Traditional Middle Eastern souks
Tranquil seafront A 20-minute drive to the Kingdom of Bahrain
AcademicsAcademics
Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs
StudentsStudents
Undergraduate Enrollment Student Enrollment by Degree
FacultyFaculty
Faculty Distribution by Rank* Faculty Distribution by Nationality **
Total Professorial Ranks Faculty : 479
**Excluding 279 lecturers most of which are ESL teachers & lab instructors
****About 60% of the faculty are international and come from 46 countries
Student-Faculty RatioStudent-Faculty Ratio
• Most sciences faculty teach basic courses required for engineers• Students have a lower level of interest in pursuing basic sciences
Accreditation/AssessmentAccreditation/Assessment
YearYear Accreditation/AssessmentAccreditation/Assessment KFUPM ProgramsKFUPM Programs
1993 (ABET) All Engineering programs
1996 (Berkeley Team) All Sciences programs
1997 (UNESCO) Research Institute
2001 (ABET) All Engineering Science programs
2002 Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) College of Industrial Management
2003 (ABET) All Applied Engineering programs
2003 Self-Assessment 7 programs
2005 Self-Assessment 11 programs
2007 (ABET) All Engineering programs
GraduatesGraduates
• Hold leading positions within government and industry both locally and around the globe
• Pursue higher studies at reputable schools
• Employment rate within 9 months is 90%
• Average of 5-6 offers/graduate
Research ActivitiesResearch Activities
Annual Total Journal Publications Journal Publications / Faculty
Number of citations per paper is 2.88 (All fields)
Graduate StudentsGraduate Students
PhD Enrollment MS Enrollment
Graduate students represent about 10% of the total University students
RankingRanking
ESI: Essential Science IndicatorESI: Essential Science Indicator
Ranking in Engineering Publications (March 1st 2007)
ESI Rank No. Papers Cited Institution
9 4469 NASA
11 4397 MIT
93 1591 Johns Hopkins University
142 1,503 KFUPM
157 1192 University of Massachusetts
215 935 Istanbul Technical University
243 868 Cairo University
Top World Universities Ranking Top World Universities Ranking 20082008
338
ResearchResearch
Research ProgramsResearch Programs
Strategic Areas of Research ExcellenceStrategic Areas of Research Excellence
• Energy (Fossil Fuel & Renewable)
• Refining & Petrochemicals
• Water & Environment
• Advanced Materials
• Information Technology
The 1The 1stst Five-Year National Plan for Five-Year National Plan for Science & Technology Science & Technology King Abdul Aziz City for Science & Technology (KACST) and major stakeholders developed a strategic plans for technologies identified by the national science, technology and innovation plan.
The technologies are:
WaterOil & GasPetrochemicalsNanotechnologiesBiotechnologyInformation TechnologyElectronics, communications, photonicsSpace and Aeronautics Technology EnergyAdvanced materialsEnvironment
Other KACST Research ProgramsOther KACST Research Programs
1. National Grants Program: to address significant and priority issues facing the national public and other sectors. The program seeks appropriate solutions for these issues that require the involvement of various bodies in financing and execution.
2. Grants Program for Applied Scientific Research: in engineering, medical sciences, and agriculture
3. Grant Program for Developmental Research: to support research intended to develop product or update a machine or a tool in fields vital to the Kingdom.
4. Grant Program for Higher Education Students: to support the research activities of higher education students in various scientific fields, to enhance & develop national capacity in research areas, and to steer higher education towards national developmental objectives.
5. Mini Grant Program: This program supports research projects with goals set for a period of one year only. It allows researchers to select subjects and seek solutions for some of the difficulties facing the public sector.
6. Grant Program for Research in Humanities: focuses on research targeting social, economic & educational issues.
The Information Technology CenterThe Information Technology Center
The LibraryThe Library
Library Internet ResourcesLibrary Internet Resources
Library HoldingsLibrary Holdings
Faculty PositionsFaculty Positions
Opportunities for Faculty PositionsOpportunities for Faculty Positions
Positions Assistant Professor Post-Doctoral
Areas Sciences Engineering Business & Management Humanities & Social Sciences
Faculty Development OpportunitiesFaculty Development Opportunities
Development programs
Independent research.
Environment conducive to research
Funded projects
Research Institute
Dhahran Techno Valley
Financial BenefitsFinancial Benefits
Competitive tax-free salary
Free furnished housing in the campus
Free utilities and maintenance
Free medical care
Annual round-trip air tickets
School tuition aid for children
Paid summer breaks
End of service benefits
Extra income from funded projects
Int’l Academic Salaries ComparisonInt’l Academic Salaries Comparison
“The best prospects for
raising a salary over a career from
the entry-level average to the
top-level average are in Saudi
Arabia” International Comparison of Academic Salaries:
An Exploratory Study, Boston College, October 2008
Int’l Academic Salaries ComparisonInt’l Academic Salaries ComparisonThe new study
covers only 15 countries; generally includes only four-year institutions for
comparative purposes; includes countries in the developed and developing worlds,
and from regions worldwide; and is based on World Bank Purchasing Power Parity Dollars
(WBPPP$), to reflect differences in the cost of living.
WBPPP$These are U.S. dollars for the United States average, but for other countries they are adjusted to reflect local purchasing power. So pure U.S. dollar averages would go up in countries where the cost of living was relatively low; that adjusted total would represent the World Bank dollar figure quoted in the study.
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