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UAEU United Arab Emirates University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering
UAEU United Arab Emirates University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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AED 2,400 / per credit **

On-Campus

* applications opens on 1st November 2021

** per credit hour

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    About: The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Petroleum Engineering program focuses on advanced research in petroleum sciences. You'll engage with topics such as reservoir engineering, drilling technology, and production optimization. The course emphasizes original research, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving skills to prepare you for contributions to the petroleum industry.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including academia, consulting, and research organizations. Potential roles include petroleum engineer, reservoir engineer, drilling engineer, and project manager in energy companies or governmental agencies.

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The PhD. degree in Petroleum Engineering usually takes four to five years to complete. It involves coursework and research leading to the PhD. Thesis. PhD research within the Petroleum Engineering Department is broad, applying fundamental and applied sciences to investigate some of today's hot topics. Students gain advanced knowledge of petroleum engineering theory and its relationship to real-life problems, including reservoir characterization and engineering, enhanced oil recovery and production operations, fluid flow in porous media, modelling of fluid properties of crude oil and natural gas, multiphase flow in wells. PhD graduates will be equipped with the important skills necessary for research and academia.

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