Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
About This Programme
A 30-credit research master's in advanced well-test analysis, drilling and reservoir engineering and well-performance evaluation, spanning upstream/downstream petroleum, geothermal and CO2 sequestration.
Course Highlights
- Core in advanced well-test analysis, drilling and reservoir engineering
- Electives across enhanced oil recovery, reservoir simulation, well stimulation and petroleum economics
- Tightly linked to ADNOC and the UAE upstream sector
- Research-intensive with a 9-credit master's thesis
What You'll Study
Thesis-based: 12 credits of core courses (including a 0-credit research-methods seminar), 9 credits of electives and a 9-credit master's thesis.
Core Courses
- ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods0 credits
- ENGR 602 Engineering Numerical Methods3 credits
- PEEG 610 Advanced Well Test Analysis3 credits
- PEEG 620 Advanced Drilling Engineering3 credits
- PEEG 630 Advanced Reservoir Engineering3 credits
Electives
- PEEG 631 Petroleum Reservoir Simulation3 credits
- PEEG 632 Enhanced Oil Recovery3 credits
- PEEG 623 Well Stimulation3 credits
- PEEG 641 Well Completion and Workover3 credits
- PEEG 621 Underbalanced Drilling3 credits
- PEEG 650 Advanced Petroleum Economics3 credits
- PEEG 694 Selected Topics in Petroleum Engineering3 credits
Thesis
- PEEG 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Graduates work in upstream oil & gas (drilling, reservoir and production engineering) with ADNOC and service companies, or continue to doctoral research.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in petroleum, chemical, mechanical or a related engineering field, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.