Overview

This rigorous program offers advanced coursework and the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking research in areas like reservoir engineering, drilling, production, data analytics and sustainability.

Students work closely with world-renowned faculty, utilizing state-of-the-art laboratories and industry partnerships to address real-world challenges in the energy sector.

Careers

Graduates of this Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University are prepared to become thought leaders in academia, industry or government, driving the future of petroleum and energy engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Reservoir Engineering
Phase Behavior of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids
Well Logging Methods
Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes
Application of Petroleum Reservoir Simulation
Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs
Natural Gas Engineering
Exploration and Production Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

64 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 21 other PhDs in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16217 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16217 USD / year

≈ 16217 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9177 USD / year

≈ 9177 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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