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 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

137 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 3 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

All High school students should submit a copy of their grade 12 first term certificate if the final certificate is not yet issued.
For IB, CBSE, or any other curriculum, if the Grade 12 first term certificates have not yet been issued, a letter from the school confirming predicted grades is required.
British System high school students should submit certificates of their O level, AS and A levels. If final certificates have not yet been issued, a letter from the school confirming predicted grades is required.
All High school students should submit a copy of their final certificates of grade 10 and grade 11.

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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

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

Funding

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