Overview

The Petroleum Engineering BSc program at Khalifa University has a modern and well-balanced curriculum that emphasizes not only petroleum engineering fundamentals but also the business processes applied to reach optimal engineering solutions for field development and operations.

This program is uniquely defined by well-equipped, state-of-the-art modern laboratory and computer facilities and access to local operating companies. The content of our courses, projects, and assignments are selected to help prepare graduates to launch their oil industry careers as willing and eager contributors. Students are well equipped with skills and knowledge of basic engineering and science, fundamental understandings of reservoir, well, and production and surface facilities.

The BSc in Petroleum Engineering aims to produce graduates who will be able to:

Demonstrate the highest levels of technical, ethical and behavioral competencies.
Develop and establish themselves as engineers and supervisors.
Become competent engineers to serve the country’s objectives.
Undertake graduate studies and become involved in research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Communication

Calculus

Chemistry

Engineering Design

Computing

Reservoir Rock Properties

Thermodynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

139 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have graduated from high school no later than two years prior to the current year.
EmSAT subjects: Math 875, Physics 600, Arabic 900 and English 1100
American - Minimum GPA 3.0 (or equivalent) on scale of 4; Mathematics in 3 of last 3 years, Physics in 2 of last 3 years, and Chemistry in 1 of last 3 years; Minimum score of 80 in Mathematics; At least 1 science in last year
British - Total of 8 courses 5 - O level including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry , 3 - AS/A levels including Mathematics, and (Physics or Chemistry); Minimum grade of C in all courses
International Baccalaureate - diploma with minimum score of 4 in all courses - Courses should include Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry - High School Equivalency Certificate
Students outside the UAE must provide one of the following certificates to be considered for admission: SAT Math score 700 and above, AP Math score 3 and above, A Level Math score C and above
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

86875 AED / year

≈ 86875 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

86875 AED / year

≈ 86875 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

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

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