MSc in Petroleum Engineering

Masters of Science in Petroleum Engineering is commonly abbreviated as MSc/MS in Petroleum Engineering. Masters in Engineering in Petroleum Engineering (M.Eng. Petroleum Engineering) is one of the most commonly offered master’s programs in the science sector. The duration of this MSc petroleum engineering course is 2 years but in some institutions, this course is available for 1 year. This course deals with various aspects of modelling the reservoir maximizing oil studying fluid movement, and gas recovery. If you want to know more about this course, its eligibility requirements, and many more then keep reading! 

Highlights 

Name of the course	Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Degree	Postgraduate Degree
Eligibility Criteria	B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% marks
Duration	2 Years
Average Fees	2 lakhs per annum

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Syllabus

Different universities have different topics as the syllabus for MSc Petroleum Engineering. The syllabus with common topics for MSc Petroleum Engineering are:

Semester 1

Petroleum Geology	Methods in Petroleum Exploration
Drilling Engineering	Reservoir Engineering
G and G Lab	Applied mathematics in petroleum engineering

Semester 2 

Formation Evaluation and Well Logging	Production Engineering and Well testing analysis
Petroleum Reservoir Modelling and stimulation	Well intervention and stimulation techniques
Enhanced oil recovery techniques	Reservoir simulation lab
Reservoir geomechanics	Multilateral and horizontal well technology

Semester 3

Economics and risk management in exploration	Summer internship
HSE challenges in Petroleum Operations	Project1

Semester 4 

Coal bed methane, gas hydrates and shale technology	Oil/ Gas field development
Electives	Dissertation

Top University for MSc Petroleum Engineering Abroad

Name of the University	Location
Mc Dougall school of petroleum engineering at University of Tulsa	United States
University of Aberdeen	United Kingdom
Department Petroleum Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben	Australia
John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University	United States
IFP (Institut Français du Pétrole)	France
Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin	United States
Delft University of Technology	Netherlands
Petroleum Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines	United States
Polytechnic University of Turin (Politecnico di Torino)	Italy
Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Texas A&M University	United States

Top Colleges for MSc Petroleum Engineering 

Some of the Best colleges in India that offer MSc Petroleum Engineering are:

Name of the Institutes	Average Fees
Maharashtra Institute of Technology	INR 3,50,000
Graphic Era University	INR 2,41,000
Dibrugarh University	INR 95,720
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology	INR 2,00,000
University College of Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada	INR 56,000
Department of Applied Geology- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)	INR 1,18,000
Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)	INR 1,18,000
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	INR 2,00,000
College of Engineering- Anna University (CEG, Guindy)	INR 1,10,000
Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University	INR 3,00,000

Eligibility Criteria 

If you want to pursue a master in petroleum engineering then you need to qualify for the following eligibility requirements.

• If you want to pursue MSc in Petroleum Engineering abroad then you must qualify for the English proficiency test: IELTS or TOEFL or PTE.
• You require a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an aggregate of 50% marks from a recognized university. 
• A  Letter of Recommendation
• CV/Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• The admission for this course is on the basis of merit and some prestigious Universities and colleges conduct entrance examinations for the same .

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Application Procedure 

When applying for an MSc. in Petroleum Engineering course abroad, you have to consider several factors. These include the application process specified by your college, the visa process of your country, and various other details. LeverageEdu simplifies the process for you and makes it easier for you to take admission to your dream university abroad. Book a free counselling session today.

Job Profiles 

One of the reasons for the popularity of MSc Petroleum Engineering is the plethora of job opportunities after completion of the course. Some of the job profiles are:

• Lecturer/Professor
• Operation Trainer
• Research Associate
• Project Assistant
• Manager
• Advisor
• Petroleum Engineer
• Structural Engineer

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Salary 

The salary for some of the popular job profiles are:

Job Profiles	Average Salary
Exploration Engineer	INR 8 LPA
Reservoir Engineer	INR 6 LPA
Rig Engineer	INR 3 LPA
Petroleum Engineer	INR 8 LPA

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