PhD in Petroleum Engineering

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About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in petroleum engineering (60/72 credits), taught by a top-10 global department, with tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

Course Highlights

Research spans reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, and enhanced oil recovery
Closely tied to the UAE energy sector and national oil-company research priorities
60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation
Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

Required coursework and PhD seminar
Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Engineering
Production Engineering
Enhanced Oil Recovery

Dissertation

Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.25/4.00 (or direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50 and a GRE quantitative score >=150). Applicants submit two reference letters, a statement of purpose, a research statement and a CV, and complete an interview.

English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Careers

Graduates move into academia, national oil companies such as ADNOC, energy-sector R&D, and reservoir and petroleum consultancies.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Course Highlights

Research spans reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, and enhanced oil recovery

Closely tied to the UAE energy sector and national oil-company research priorities

60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation

Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

Required coursework and PhD seminar
Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

Reservoir Engineering
Drilling Engineering
Production Engineering
Enhanced Oil Recovery

Dissertation

Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person