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Petroleum Engineering

University of Adelaide
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Tuition AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Adelaide, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide is a Master programme in Engineering over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Adelaide, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
  2. Drilling, Engineering & Well Completion
  3. Petroleum Geology & Geophysics
  4. Reservoir Engineering
  5. Production and Facilities Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent in a discipline other than petroleum engineering. Individuals who have a relevant Bachelor degree (Honours) with a strong science and mathematics component (such as geology, geophysics, geosciences, physics and applied mathematics or similar) may gain entry into this program. Individuals who have a Bachelor degree with suitable upstream oil and gas experience may have their prior academic and professional experience assessed to be equivalent to an honours level qualification and in such cases may also gain entry into this program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 36,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Adelaide directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-02-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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