King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (abbreviated KFUPM) is a prestigious Saudi university founded in 1963 and located in Dhahran, adjacent to the city. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is known for its natural sciences and engineering specialties, with strengths in subjects such as mathematics and statistics. In the 2015-2016 QS World University Rankings, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals was ranked 199th.