Overview
Graduates are prepared to work in academia, conduct research in commercial or government laboratories as well as make scientific discoveries that advance the industry.
Careers for Petroleum Engineering students from Colorado School of Mines
- Acquisitions and Divestitures Engineer
- Analyst
- Application Engineer
- Certification Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Commissioning Engineer
- Completions and Production Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Drilling Engineer
- Exploration Engineer
- Field Engineer
- Gas Engineer
- Gas Pipeline Integrity Reliability Specialist
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Current fields of research include:
- Rock and fluid properties, phase behavior, and rock mechanics
- Geomechanics
- Formation evaluation, well test analysis, and reservoir characterization
- Oil recovery processes
- IOR/EOR Methods
- Naturally fractured reservoirs
- Analytical and numerical modeling of fluid flow in porous media
- Pore-scale modeling and flow in nanopores
- Development of unconventional oil and gas plays
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Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Mining, Oil & Gas View 16 other PhDs in Mining, Oil & Gas in United StatesExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- GRE
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters. One letter of recommendation is required for current Mines students or Mines alumni.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
41580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41580 USD per year -
National
41580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41580 USD per year -
In-State
18558 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18558 USD per year
Living costs for Golden
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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