Overview

Program Description

Petroleum and natural gas engineers plan and supervise drilling and well‐completion programs, design and select drilling and production equipment, optimize the production of oil and natural gas, estimate reserves, and manage oil and gas properties.

The oil and gas industry is a progressive and highly technical business, which offers opportunities to young engineers, both in the United States and abroad. A Petroleum Engineering graduate from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology may obtain a responsible position with an oil company, establish a consulting business, or become an independent oil producer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Science
Intro
Calculus
General
College English
Earth Processes
Social Science/humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

134 SCH

Minimum credit hours required—134

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Socorro, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Mining, Oil & Gas View 193 other Bachelors in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an International Online Application.
Pay the application fee by calling the Cashier's Office at 575-835-5515 or mail a money order to the address below.
Read and follow the advice in How to prepare and send documents to NMT (PDF File).

Submit all supporting documentation (official TOEFL score, proof of funds, etc.) as instructed.
Complete and sign the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (PDF File) . Attach letters of financial support from family and friends. Please see SEVIS Figures to determine your financial situation.

Provide a transcripts/credentials evaluation of all required academic documents compiled by World Education Services (WES), an independent credential evaluation provider.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26482 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26482 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26482 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9228 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9228 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Socorro

845 - 1320 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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