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:

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 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

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tulsa, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

A completed Graduate School application

$60 application fee

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Statement of Purpose (admission essay).

2 – 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your academic potential.

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Tuition Fees

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26532 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26532 USD / year

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In-State

26532 USD / year

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Additional Details

Tuition fee for 10 credits per year

Living costs

Tulsa

United States

933 - 1447 USD / month

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