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Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering

University of Alberta

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • 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

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with five specific subjects including English 30-1 or equivalent
  • Minimum 70% average over the five required subjects (competitive averages are higher by programme)
  • Programme prerequisites
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 90
  • Duolingo 120 or equivalent) unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school completion with five specific Grade 12 subjects (always including English 30-1 or equivalent, Subjects vary by programme and province or curriculum), Year One Foundation Program for those who do not yet qualify, Post-secondary transfer applicants have separate requirements.

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Academic Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$52,699 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$10,500 CAD

Program details

CampusEdmonton North Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Engineering
DepartmentCivil and Environmental Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.