Overview

The Petroleum Engineering course from Universiti Malaysia Pahang focuses on the exploration, production, energy management, CCU & CCUS, and management of hydrocarbon resources, such as oil and natural gas. Moreover, the Master of Petroleum Engineering program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to pursue careers in various sectors of the petroleum industry, including exploration and production companies, consulting firms, research institutions, and government agencies.

Career opportunities:

This coursework program is also offered at our offshore learning center in Kuala Lumpur, providing greater accessibility for students who may prefer to study in the capital city. This center ensures a convenient option for working professionals, international students, and those based in or near Kuala Lumpur to pursue their studies without needing to relocate to the main campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Petroleum Safety and Risk Assessment
Petroleum Geology and Formation Evaluation
Reservoir Engineering
Drilling and Well Completion
Project Management and Economic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Papar, Malaysia

Disciplines

Engineering Management Mining, Oil & Gas Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 8 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

All international student candidates must meet the IELTS Band score of 5.0 or equivalent, except for those pursuing these fields:

Language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Business Studies (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Computing (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent or additional requirements)
Biotechnology (IELTS 5.5 and equivalent)

International student candidates who do not meet the English language requirements may be granted conditional approval. Applicants are given a period of two (2) years from the registration date to fulfil their English language requirements. If the student FAILS to meet this English language competency requirement within the stipulated period, they will be discontinued from their study programmes.

CGPA ≥ 2.50; OR
2.00 ≤ CGPA < 2.50 AND a rigorous internal assessment

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

36425 MYR / year

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Citizens or residents

21075 MYR / year

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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