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Master of Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Putrajaya, Malaysia
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

On-campus doctor of philosophy programme in petroleum engineering at Missouri S&T in Rolla.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Formulate original research questions in Petroleum Engineering
Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.

Career outcomes

Advanced Reservoir Simulation Expert
Subsurface Flow Researcher
Enhanced Oil Recovery Specialist
Academic Researcher
Deepwater Drilling Innovator

Curriculum

On-campus doctoral study in petroleum engineering. The programme centres on petroleum engineering topics
With thesis and non-thesis options
And candidates complete a dissertation based on original research. Degree rules follow the graduate catalog.

Entry requirements

Academic

Minimum second class Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject
Non-related degrees considered for conversion courses on CV and work experience
Professional institution membership also considered.
Relevant first or second class Honours degree (MSc IBM with Marketing
MSc Business Strategy
MBA also 2 years' business experience)
Second class Honours in a related subject (MSc Petroleum Engineering).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor (Honours) degree recognised by the Malaysian Government and acceptable to the University, Related to the subject, MBA applicants also need at least two years of business experience, Non-related degrees considered for conversion courses on CV and work experience.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no score lower than 5.5)

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check entry requirements
Intake and deadline on the programme page and (rolling applications). Create an account and Apply through the institution's admissions portal the Apply now portal (MBA applicants use the contact form on the apply page). Application fee RM530 (international). Upload certified transcripts and proof of English. Offer is issued by the university. Apply for the student visa through EMGS. Visa fee RM3
900 for 1 year (RM4
600 for 2 years
Indonesia). Attend Welcome Week for your intake.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM63,876 MYR
Application fee	RM530 MYR
Deposit	RM1,000 MYR

Program details

Campus	Putrajaya campus
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Department of Petroleum Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.