Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
AURAK's Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering equips students with a comprehensive understanding of petroleum engineering fundamentals, preparing them to solve real-world problems in the industry. Graduates are well-versed in engineering approaches and are ready for careers in various petroleum engineering roles.
Program Outline
The program aims to educate students to become qualified engineers who can generate effective solutions using engineering approaches in the field of Petroleum Engineering. Graduates will be well-versed in technology and social and environmental issues.
Program Mission:
The program's mission is to educate students to become qualified engineers who can generate effective solutions by using engineering approaches in the field of Petroleum Engineering. Graduates of the program will be well-versed in technology and social and environmental issues.
Program Goals:
- Pursue life-long learning through training and possible postgraduate education, engage in research, and contribute to scientific progressions through participation and leadership in professional organizations.
- Commit to professional ethics, environmental safety, and public welfare.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by experienced faculty members who hold Ph.D. degrees from respected universities worldwide.
- Faculty members bring a wealth of professional and research experience to the classroom.
Careers:
- The program offers excellent career opportunities in Dubai, the other UAE emirates, and globally.
- Graduates can pursue careers as:
- Environmental Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Drilling Engineer
- Reservoir Engineer
- Petrophysicist
- Mud Engineer
- Well Completion Engineer
- Geomechanics Specialist
Other:
- The program includes a mandatory internship module, providing students with real-world experience in the field.
- The program is accredited by ABET (EAC).
- The program requires the completion of 133 credits in the following areas:
- University General Education Requirements (32 credits)
- School of Engineering Requirements (32 credits)
- The program includes a variety of courses, including:
- Physical Geology
- Mechanics of Materials
- Organic Chemistry I
- Thermodynamics I
- Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Drilling Fluids Laboratory
- Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
- Well Logging
- Petroleum Production Engineering (Well Performance)
- Drilling Engineering II
- Natural Gas Engineering
- Applied Reservoir Geology
- Reservoir Simulation
- Well Testing
- Stimulation and Intervention in Petroleum Production Operations
- Water Flooding
- Fluid Flow in Porous Media Lab
- Petroleum Property Evaluation
- Senior Design Project I
- Senior Design Project II
- The program also includes technical electives, such as:
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Transportation and Storage of Petroleum
- Separation and Treatment of Petroleum Fluids
- Applied Reservoir Simulation
- Safety and Environmental Impact
- Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering
- Undergraduate Research Project
Yearly Tuition Fees 65,200AED / 17,751 USD
Overview:
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public, non-profit, independent, co-educational institution of higher education. It offers integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
AURAK provides a nurturing environment for students to pursue their passions and achieve their academic goals. The university fosters an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages intellectual growth, personal development, and the exploration of new ideas.
Key Reasons to Study There:
- AURAK is ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by QS World University Rankings.
- It is the first university in the UAE to receive the QS 5 Stars Plus rating, signifying its excellence across core categories.
- AURAK offers globally accredited degrees recognized by the CAA in the UAE, SACSCOC in the USA, and QAA in the UK.
- It holds prestigious endorsements from ACCA, ABET, and AACSB, affirming its academic programs' global relevance and industry alignment.
Academic Programs:
AURAK offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various departments, including:
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
- Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
- Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Department of Mathematics and Physics
- Department of Accounting & Finance
- Department of Management
Other:
Entry Requirements:
- High School Requirements:
- UAE Curriculum Elite Track: 75%
- UAE Curriculum Advanced Track: 80%
- UAE Curriculum Or Equivalent in Standardized International Systems: Equivalent to UAE Curriculum Advanced Track
- Non UAE Curriculum: The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
- EMSAT Requirements:
- Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering: EmSAT Math (900) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool, EmSAT Physics (800) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool, EmSAT Chemistry (800) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
- Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science: EmSAT Math (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool, EmSAT Physics (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
- Architecture: No EmSAT requirements
- Other Personal Documents:
- Passport copy
- Copy of health card
- Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
- Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
- Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
- Exemption letter from the National and Reserve Service Authority (UAE male applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 only)
- Birth Certificate
- Family Book (UAE nationals only)
- Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE nationals only)
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Academic IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL – Paper based: 500
- TOEFL – Internet Based: 61
- EMSAT English: 1100
