Welcome to the College of General Studies

The College of General Studies was established in 2007 to provide core courses in disciplines not covered by the other colleges. The College is responsible for developing in all KFUPM students the crucial knowledge, skills, attributes and values to be competitive in the marketplace and to realize their role as leaders in their communities. The College is committed to having a major influence on KFUPM graduates by maintaining close contact with both students and academic departments, and by continuously assessing and developing its programs and courses to accommodate the changing needs and conditions required to accomplish its set objectives and goals.

The College offers university students the chance to broaden their views and vision, strengthen their moral and ethical principles, improve their communication skills, and develop positive character traits and behaviors through its programs and courses.

The College of General Studies consists of Preparatory Year Program, Islamic and Arabic Studies Department, English Language Department, and Physical Education Department.

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Preparatory Year Program

The Preparatory Year Program at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a program designed to help new and continuing students transition into university life. 

The PYP aims to ensure that students attain the level of proficiency in academia necessary to participate fully as KFUPM students. While academic skills are important, PYP provides students not only with a sound basis in academic skills but also seeks to develop students into well-rounded individuals. The curriculum is designed to ensure that each student maintains a sense of pride in his native culture.

The PYP has three main programs—Prep-Science and Engineering Program, Prep-Math Program, and Prep-English Program.

Prep-Science and Engineering Program ( PSEP )

The PSEP was formed on May 17, 2010. This department is comprised of the PYP 001 (Physical Science), PYP 002 (Computer Science), PYP 003 (Life Skills), and PYP 004 (Engineering Technology) courses.  Half of the newly admitted students take PYP 001 & PYP 003 in the first semester and PYP 002 & PYP 004 in the second semester or vice versa.

The PSEP aims to provide students with a basic understanding of science and engineering concepts as well as the necessary life skills to prepare them for undergraduate studies.

Technologies used in teaching/learning: Blackboard, MS Teams, Smartboards, head-on projectors, AutoCAD drawing, Robotics lab, pneumatics lab, automotive lab.

Teaching and learning methods: PowerPoint presentations, flipped classroom, recorded video lectures, teamwork, recorded video lectures, help sessions, recorded solutions to problems, course websites, Online homework and quizzes, online office hours, MS whiteboard discussion, educational videos, lab demonstrations, lab work, projects.

Departments

Physical Education Department

The mission of Physical Education Department is to bring students, in educational activities that promote healthy lifestyles, enhance a sense of community, foster growth in leadership and teamwork skills, and encourage the pursuit of excellence. Our program offers a wide variety of sports and activities which fulfill KFUPM General Institute Requirement.

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English Language Department

The English Language Department (ELD) consists of a Chairman and a teaching faculty of 33 lecturers. The department program offers three undergraduate-level English language courses: English 101 (An Introduction to Academic Discourse), English 102 (An Introduction to Report Writing), and English 214 (Academic & Professional Communication). The ELD is also responsible for overseeing the College course CGS 392 Career Essentials.

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Islamic & Arabic Studies Department

The Department of Islamic and Arabic Studies expands the knowledge horizon of students in various branches of knowledge: religious, linguistic, historical, justice, culture, ethics and governance, and social within the framework of the concept of Islamic culture that the university seeks to instill in the hearts of its students, and for them to benefit from that whenever they are.

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Facts and Figures

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Nationalities

20

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Faculty Members

150+

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Students Enrolled

5000+

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Different Courses

25