Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Starting January 2027 (apply anytime)
- Starting August 2027 (apply anytime)
- Language: English
- Credits: 72 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Tulsa, United States
Overview
Petroleum engineering focuses on developing, exploring, drilling, producing, and managing oil and natural gas resources and other minerals.
Our curriculum balances academic excellence in teaching and our longstanding commitment to discovering new concepts and technologies in drilling, production, and reservoir engineering. You will gain a solid foundation in broad areas of study ranging from math, physics, chemistry, and geology to technical engineering skills in blending fluids and solid mechanics.
Key Facts
- The Petroleum Engineering PhD programme from University of Tulsa consistently ranks among the best in the U.S. and the world. Students conduct research in state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate on multidisciplinary projects with distinguished faculty, whose internationally recognized expertise spans the three principal subdisciplines of petroleum engineering: drilling, production, and reservoir engineering. The school limits total enrollment to maintain a student-faculty ratio of less than 5-to-1, ensuring each student receives ample support from their dedicated faculty adviser.
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GRE General Test: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
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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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Non-residents: 36,728 AUD per year (≈ 26,532 USD per year)
- Out-of-State: 36,728 AUD per year (≈ 26,532 USD per year)
- Domestic / In-State: 36,728 AUD per year (≈ 26,532 USD per year)
Additional Details: Tuition fee for 10 credits per year
Living costs
Tulsa, United States: 1,292–2,003 AUD per month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.