PhD in Construction and Building Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (Sustainability, Smart Construction, Management) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia

The Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is now accepting applications for its PhD program in Construction and Building Engineering for Fall 2026. This program is designed to prepare future leaders in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, both in academia and professional practice.

PhD students at KFUPM engage in advanced research across high-impact areas, including digitalization, automation, and smart construction; energy and built environment sustainability; building systems, performance, and human health; construction, project, and engineering management; and smart facilities, operations, and asset management. The program blends rigorous coursework with research training, offering a flexible interdisciplinary curriculum with five core courses and five advanced electives tailored to each student's research interests.

Applicants can enter the program directly with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related fields, or via the traditional Master's-to-PhD route. The typical completion time is four years with full campus engagement, and students work closely with faculty on funded projects, publishing in high-impact journals.

International students benefit from a full scholarship covering monthly stipend, tuition, and textbooks. Additional benefits include furnished, air-conditioned on-campus housing, conference travel funding, and research/teaching assistantships. The campus community is safe, international, and inclusive.

The application deadline is January 10, 2026. Interested candidates should apply online via the College of Graduate & Interdisciplinary Studies portal and review the program overview for further details. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about advancing the sustainable built environment through innovative research in construction and building engineering.