Overview

Throughout this Petroleum Engineering PhD program from University of Tulsa graduate students learn advanced petroleum production concepts and collaborate on multi-disciplinary research projects to continue the development of their petroleum engineering skill set and professional careers.

Internationally recognized as having one of the top petroleum engineering graduate programs in the country, the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering has more than 500 students.

Petroleum engineers plan and supervise drilling operations and evaluate and manage oil and natural gas reservoirs. They are qualified to work at an oil company, establish a consulting business or become an independent oil producer. Opportunities exist for travel and work overseas.

While teaching is the major goal, the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering is also committed to discovery of new concepts and technologies in drilling, production and reservoir engineering. The program offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Career opportunities:

Drilling engineer
Completions engineer
Geoscientist
Industrial engineer
Reservoir engineer

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Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate advanced technical and effective communication skills in engineering.
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of ethical and environmental issues.
Demonstrate proficiency in the professional skills of competent researchers and academicians.
Demonstrate the ability to develop novel models, techniques or methods in conducting a dissertation.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00

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Applications for most graduate programs are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admission is offered for the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 16 other PhDs in Mining, Oil & Gas in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

A completed Graduate School application
$60 application fee
Transcripts from all universities attended
Statement of Purpose (admission essay).
2 – 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic potential.
GRE General Test results
International students who studied at a university outside of the U.S. should submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Pearson English International Test results.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

25758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

25758 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Tulsa

933 - 1447 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Tulsa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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