Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
About This Programme
Advanced reservoir, drilling and production engineering.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required Courses
15 credit hours of core coursework
- Advanced Reservoir Engineering3 credits
- Advanced Formation Evaluation3 credits
- Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
- Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering3 credits
- Advanced Natural Gas Engineering3 credits
- Graduate Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses
2 courses (6 credit hours) for the thesis track or 3 courses (9 credit hours) for the non-thesis track
Optional modules
- Well Stimulation3 credits
- Non-Thermal EOR Methods3 credits
- Selected Topics in Petroleum Engineering3 credits
- Advanced Drilling Engineering3 credits
- Advanced Reservoir Simulation3 credits
- Experimental Design and Analysis3 credits
Culminating Experience
Thesis track: 9 credit hours; non-thesis track: 6 credit hours. 30 credit hours total for the degree
- Thesis Research9 credits
- Technical Project6 credits
Students choose either the thesis or the non-thesis (technical project) track
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 36,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.