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Oil and Gas Engineering

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #701
Tuition CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location St. John's, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Oil and Gas Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a Master programme in Engineering over 24 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 Oil and Gas Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: St. John's, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Oil and Gas 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. Oil and Gas Engineering Project Course
  2. Oil and Gas Engineering Project Course
  3. Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering
  4. Phase Behaviour of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids
  5. Advanced Reservoir Engineering
  6. Advanced Drilling Engineering
  7. Advanced Safety, Risk and Reliability Modeling
  8. Ocean Engineering Structures
  9. Ocean Engineering Hydrodynamics
  10. Well Testing
  11. Multiphase Flow
  12. Safety and Risk Engineering
  13. Reliability Engineering
  14. Offshore Petroleum Geology and Technology
  15. Compact Process Equipment Design

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to this MASc in oil and gas engineering program, the minimum requirements will normally be a second-class degree in petroleum engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, thermal energy and dynamic engineering, process engineering or a relevant area of study from a university of recognized standing.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 822 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 632 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Memorial University of Newfoundland 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.

About Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland logo

Memorial University of Newfoundland

St. John's, Canada

Public university located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months