Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc in Petroleum Engineering
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (programmework) |
| Faculty | Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | 1–3 years full-time |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | JPT/BPP(R3/0724/7/0003)05/30; MQA/A11414 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM29,350 (Malaysian, conventional) |
Who is this programme for?
Designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking advanced knowledge in reservoir engineering, drilling, production, enhanced oil recovery and petroleum project management, with applications across the upstream oil and gas industry.
What will I learn, year by year?
Graduates can pursue roles such as Reservoir Engineer, Production Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, EOR Specialist, Well Engineer and Petroleum Consultant with organisations such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes and other oil & gas companies and consultancies.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Graduates can pursue roles such as Reservoir Engineer, Production Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, EOR Specialist, Well Engineer and Petroleum Consultant with organisations such as PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes and other oil & gas companies and consultancies.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
UTP combines petroleum-engineering programmework with strong industry and field-development exposure, supported by its established Petroleum Engineering Department and close interaction with industry practitioners.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Research areas include enhanced oil recovery, oilfield chemicals, flow assurance, drilling optimisation, drilling fluids & completion, deep reservoirs, HPHT, unconventional hydrocarbons, reservoir modelling, production enhancement and carbon capture & storage. Research is supported by the Department of Petroleum Engineering and its academic researchers.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP's research-master funding options GA and GRA are not directly applicable to this programmework programme. Malaysian students may explore EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing, subject to eligibility.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
The conventional programme is campus-based, offering opportunities for direct interaction with lecturers, peers and industry-linked activities. Students complete programmework and dissertation requirements and can benefit from UTP's petroleum-engineering facilities and industry connections.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May and September. For the January 2027 intake, UTP's current postgraduate application schedule gives 21 December 2026 as the Malaysian application deadline.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No compulsory internship is specified. The programme is centred on programmework and dissertation, with industry-relevant research and field-development projects providing opportunities to apply petroleum-engineering knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this programme for?
Engineering graduates and professionals interested in petroleum engineering.
Can non-engineering graduates apply?
Relevant applicants may be considered subject to UTP’s admission requirements/prerequisites.
What areas can I specialise in?
Options include EOR, flow assurance, drilling, deep reservoirs, HPHT, unconventional hydrocarbons and reservoir modelling.
Programme Lead