Overview

Upon completion of the Petroleum Geosciences MSc program from Khalifa University, graduates will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics, geology, and geophysics to formulate solutions to various geoscience problems.

The Department of Earth Sciences’ goals of its MSc program are to provide graduates with an outstanding education and the research skills required to further their careers and to prepare graduates for further education in PhD programs.

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Petroleum Geosciences graduate program, graduates will:

be able to successfully apply advanced and current concepts and methods of the geosciences to formulate and solve complex petroleum geosciences problems;
be able to plan and complete a research project within a reasonable time frame by integrating knowledge and methods from different disciplines of the petroleum geosciences and using appropriately selected research methods;
demonstrate an ability to communicate complex scientific problems in oral and written forms in English appropriate to the petroleum and broad energy industry;
demonstrate self-direction and time management when working independently;
work effectively and professionally in multidisciplinary teams, as a member and a leader
be able to manage and analyze complex ethical issues
raise the overall educational environment of the UAE through publication of scholarly work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Carbonate Reservoir Petrology
Sequence Stratigraphy of Carbonate Systems
Rock Physics
Field Petroleum Geology
Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Remote Sensing for Earth Sciences Applications and GIS
Special Topics in Petroleum Geosciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Credits

35 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Mining, Oil & Gas

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

150 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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91

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent (e.g. an upper second-class honors in a UK-style degree, from a reputable accredited institution).
A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Applicants for all programs should attempt all three sections of the GRE.
A minimum level of English proficiency
A minimum of two referee recommendations (provided via online form)
Statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)
Admission interview

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

87500 AED / year

≈ 87500 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

87500 AED / year

≈ 87500 AED / year

Living costs

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

5000 - 8600 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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