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Oil and Gas Engineering degrees in Australia

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Study a Oil and Gas Engineering degree in Australia in 2025

Oil and gas engineering is a discipline that aims to understand the science of oil and gas drilling and production, as well as the legal considerations that come along with it. As an oil and gas engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the complex industrial processes are able to run safely and efficiently, as well as considering the environmental and sustainability ramifications of oil and gas engineering.

During an Oil and Gas Engineering degree, you will cover a range of topics, from the basics of engineering, to some of the more specific areas of the discipline. Some examples of modules you could study are:

  • Drilling Engineering
  • Petroleum Processing and Gas Technologies
  • Sustainability and Decommissioning
  • Hydrogen and Geothermal Systems
  • Subsea Systems

Study in Australia

Famous for surfing, sunshine and beaches, Australia has so much to offer to international students. The country's rich culture and history makes it a incredibly diverse country, and one that is welcoming and warm towards the international community. Australia has long been seen as a global leader in higher education, and places emphasis on delivering world-class education to both domestic and international students. The Group of Eight Universities is a prestigious group of universities that focus on providing internationally renowned faculty and research facilities across Australian higher education.

See our detailed guide to studying in Australia for international students.

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