Overview

Petroleum Engineering at University of Texas Permian Basin plan and supervise drilling and well-completion programs, design and select drilling and production equipment, estimate reserves, and manage oil and gas properties. A petroleum engineering graduate may obtain a responsible position with an oil company, establish a consulting business, or become an independent oil producer.

Key facts

In general, a petroleum and natural gas engineer may find employment with any industry, state, or federal institution which requires a specialist in activities related to producing and injecting fluids by means of wellbores.

What are my job prospects?

From working with an oil company, creating a consulting business, or becoming an independent oil producer, you have options.

Embark on a successful career practicing petroleum engineering in a wide variety of private and governmental institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Petroleum Fundamentals

Reservoir Rock and Fluids Properties

Drilling Engineering

Reservoir Engineering

Well Design

Petroleum Resource Economic and Valuation
Earth Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

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for internationals student at least two months in advance of their enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Odessa, United States

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 44 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed online application
Non-refundable application fee of $40
Official high school transcript showing grade average, class rank (or approximate), and expected date of graduation
SAT and/or ACT scores

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

13650 USD / year

≈ 13650 USD / year
Out-of-State

13650 USD / year

≈ 13650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1500 USD / year

≈ 1500 USD / year

Living costs

Odessa

United States

1002 - 1858 USD / month

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

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Key facts

What are my job prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Odessa

Funding

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