Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | 4 years (10 semesters, including industrial internship). |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA/FA2510; Programme Code: R3/0724/6/0001; valid until Feb 2029. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and recognized by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM110,000 |
Who is this programme for?
Students who enjoy mathematics, physics, energy systems and problem-solving, and who aspire to careers in petroleum, energy, drilling, reservoir, production or renewable energy sectors.
What will I learn, year by year?
Year 1: engineering maths, petroleum fundamentals, oil & gas industry. Year 2: reservoir rock/fluid properties, well logging, fluid mechanics. Year 3: reservoir, drilling and production engineering, data analytics, team projects. Year 4: internship, field development project, final-year research, petroleum economics and specialization in Reservoir, Drilling, Production or Renewable Energy.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Graduates work as Reservoir Engineers, Drilling Engineers, Production Engineers, Petroleum Engineers and Energy Engineers. Common employers include PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes and SLB (Schlumberger), as well as energy and engineering consulting companies
One thing that makes it different at UTP (≤40 words)
Students can specialize in Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Production Engineering or Renewable Energy, supported by strong industry collaboration and project-based learning.
The research behind it: which area, centre and academics?
Research areas align with reservoir engineering, drilling engineering, production engineering, petroleum exploration, field development and renewable energy. Programme includes research-based Final Year Projects addressing industry problems. Specific centres and academics are not listed on the programme page.
Cost & Funding: which scholarships and aid apply to THIS programme?
UTP lists financial aid categories including UTP Financial Aid, External Financial Aid and aid for SPM leavers. Specific eligibility and awards should be checked against the current financial-aid schemes.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Expect project-based learning, engineering design projects, field development projects, co-curricular activities, ethics and integrity programmes, community engagement projects and close industry exposure throughout the programme.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
Next intake: September 2026 is the upcoming regular undergraduate semester based on the current academic cycle. Deadline: depends on applicant category and current admissions round; confirm on UTP's application portal.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Structured Student Industrial Internship Programme (SIIP) comprising Student Industrial Training (SIT) and Student Industrial Project (SIP), typically undertaken with industry partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specialisations are available?
Reservoir, Drilling, Production and Renewable Energy.
Is industrial training included?
Yes, the programme includes Student Industrial Training and Student Industrial Project.
How many credits are required to graduate?
144 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00.
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