Petroleum Engineering Heriot-Watt University

Overview

The Petroleum Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt University provides a rigorous academic foundation designed to meet the specific technical demands of the modern upstream oil and gas industry. This curriculum blends theoretical lectures with practical project work to ensure graduates are fully prepared for recruitment by major international energy and service companies.

Students engage with real-world field evaluation and development design problems, applying methods assimilated through tutorials to practical scenarios. The teaching environment is highly stimulating, utilising a blend of conventional in-person instruction and digital resources within a Virtual Learning Environment to maintain global standards of excellence.

Why Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University is ranked 3rd in the world for employability and 8th overall for this discipline according to the QS World University Rankings 2026. Students benefit from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art "green campus" in Putrajaya, which offers a high-quality British education within a global network.

The institution is recognised for its significant research impact and its "Purpose Driven Education" approach, which helps students flourish beyond academic excellence. The programme's strong reputation ensures that graduates are highly targeted by leading oilfield service providers and national energy organisations for recruitment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: MYR 63876 per year
• National fee: MYR 51110 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Production Technology
• Energy Project Economics
• Well Test Analysis
• Reservoir Engineering
• Drilling Engineering
• Formation Evaluation
• Geoscience with Integrated Data Science
• Reservoir Simulation
• Field Development Project

Careers with Petroleum Engineering

Graduates from this programme are highly sought after by the upstream petroleum industry, including major oil companies and oilfield service providers. Alumni have successfully secured roles such as Reservoir Engineers at leading organisations like PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd.

The degree is specifically tailored to enhance professional development and personal growth, enabling graduates to contribute effectively to their organisations. The global reputation of the university provides a competitive edge in securing technical and leadership positions within the international energy sector.