Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Petroleum Engineering in United Arab Emirates
Petroleum engineering is a discipline that covers the understanding, exploration and uses of oil and gas. Petroleum engineers are responsible for allowing the modern world to run, providing energy and materials for the wide variety of industries across the globe. As the world develops, a petroleum engineer will also need to adapt their knowledge to facilitate the safe, sustainable and efficient development of oil and gas assets.
Modules you study could include engineering materials, chemical engineering, reaction engineering, engineering management, and sustainable engineering. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects and laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also be presented with the opportunity to take part in a work placement.
Study in the United Arab Emirates
With a rapidly growing and changing economy, the United Arab Emirates is known for its gas and oil exportation, and is becoming ever more popular as a tourist destination. The UAE's incredibly modern cities are home to not only some of the worlds most impressive architectural feats, but also universities that can offer high quality education to international students. You will find several of the UAE's universities in the QS World University rankings top 500, with even more being included in the top 1,000.
See our detailed guide to studying in United Arab Emirates for international students.
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