Program Overview
The Petroleum Engineering at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a MSc 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 Petroleum Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Petroleum Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Rock Physics and Rock Mechanics
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petrophysics and borehole logging
- Oil and gas production
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Technology and Economy in Oil and Gas Production
- Advanced Modelling - Applied Mathematics
- Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
- Multivariate Statistics
- Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Time Series Analysis
- Large-scale Modelling
- Scientific Computing for differential equations
- Continuum Physics
- Advanced engineering geology: soil and porous rocks
- Basic Drilling Engineering
- Petrophysical Engineering - Laboratory course
- Mineral resources in the Arctic: Environmental impacts and\ntechnologies
- Hydrology
- Field Course in Applied Geophysics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Minimum 20 ECTS points of mathematics, including differential equations
- Minimum 20 ECTS points in physics and chemistry. A candidate should have solid skills in several subjects like: Mechanics of liquids and solids, flows, thermodynamics, physical chemistry, mixtures, surface chemistry.
Bachelors in petroleum engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, chemical engineering, geoscience, environmental engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering are invited to apply for the programme, provided that they fulfill\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0the listed academic requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Technical University of Denmark (DTU) 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 Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
The Technical University of Denmark, often simply referred to as DTU, is a polytechnic university and school of engineering. It was founded in 1829 at the initiative of Hans Christian Ørsted as...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 24 months