The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) is now accepting applications for its Graduate Development Program 2025. This is a fully funded, one-year training opportunity based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed to equip recent graduates with practical experience, technical skills, and professional development in key fields.
Host Institution
KAPSARC – King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Program Duration: 12 months (full-time)
Program Tracks
Applicants can choose between two specialised tracks:
1. Consulting Track
Suitable for graduates in the following fields:
- Public Policy
- Finance
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Energy Studies
2. Enabling Track
Ideal for graduates with backgrounds in:
- Management Information Systems
- Human Resources
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Public Relations and Communication
- English Translation
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Industrial Engineering
Program Benefits
Participants will receive comprehensive benefits throughout the one-year programme:
- Monthly salary for the duration of the program
- Medical insurance for the trainee, spouse, and children
- Paid annual leave
- Housing and transportation allowance
- Enrollment in the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI)
- Professional and technical skill development
- Exposure to a real-world, collaborative working environment
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the KAPSARC Graduate Development Program 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Minimum GPA of 4/5, 3.2/4, or 60/100
- Graduated in 2024 or 2025
- Less than 1 year of work experience
- IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher
- Availability for full-time participation over 12 months
- Certificate equivalency is required if the degree was earned outside Saudi Arabia
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and upload the following documents:
- Graduation certificate or official graduation statement
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Valid passport
- Certificate equivalency (for international degrees)
- Any additional supporting documents relevant to the application
Application Deadline
June 26, 2025
How to Apply
- Access the online application form through the official KAPSARC portal.
- Complete the form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Select your preferred track (Consulting or Enabling) and corresponding major.
- Upload all required documents.
- Read and agree to the terms and conditions.
- Review the application and submit.
