Overview

The Petroleum Geosciences BSc program offered at Khalifa University is further offered with concentration in Petroleum Geophysics. The strengths of the Petroleum Geosciences curricula include an emphasis on geosciences project and laboratory work and use of modern software applications. In addition, emphasis is placed on the development of professional skills during coursework.

Program Educational Objectives

Apply geological and geophysical knowledge and skills to recognize exploration, development and production problems and design technically, economically and environmentally sound solutions to find and maximize the value of petroleum resources of the UAE.
Contribute effectively, including in leadership roles, in multi-disciplinary exploration, development and production teams.
Function ethically and with integrity such that society and industry benefit from their work as petroleum geoscientists.
Continue personal and professional growth through self-education.
Meet or exceed expectations of employers of the petroleum industry and other geosciences sectors in attaining technical and personal competencies.

Career Opportunities

Oil and gas industry
Environmental agencies
Academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Materials
Geology and Geophysics
Sedimentary Petrology
Reflection Seismology
Remote Sensing for Earth Sciences Applications & GIS
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

137 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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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

85625 AED / year

≈ 85625 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

85625 AED / year

≈ 85625 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

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