Founded in 1963, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Dhahran (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ash Sharqiyah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is a medium-sized men only Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. KFUPM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.