Petroleum Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering


Degree Awarded

Bsc

Duration

4 Years +1 prep required

How To Apply

Apply through qabool.kfupm.edu.sa

Application Dates
Early Admission

To be Announced

Olympiad

To be Announced

SAT

To be Announced

Sustainable Development

Find out how this program aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

Goal 17: Partnerships For The Goals

Goal 13: Climate Action

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 7: Affordable And Clean Energy

Description

Petroleum engineering curriculum involves the application of basic sciences for the development, recovery and field processing of oil and gas resources. Due to the complex nature of petroleum reservoirs, various petroleum engineering specialties have emerged over time. Among these are drilling engineering, formation evaluation, completion and workover, surface processing, and reservoir engineering. It should be emphasized, however, that modern petroleum production operations require a team effort in which all specialties of petroleum engineering as well as geology, geophysics, and computer technologies are involved.

In the Petroleum Engineering program, the student is educated in the principles, procedures, and practices of drilling, formation evaluation, reservoir studies, production, environmental protection, and economic analysis. The aim of the first two years of the curriculum is to provide the student with the necessary background in physics, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and engineering subjects such as fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, strength of materials and electric circuits. The curriculum introduces the students to basic petroleum engineering subjects too. The third and the fourth years are dedicated to petroleum engineering courses which cover the core areas of drilling engineering, production engineering, formation evaluation, and reservoir engineering.

The job of petroleum engineers starts after the discovery of a structure suitable for oil and gas accumulation. Exploration wells are first drilled and tested to evaluate the economic aspects of the discovery and to obtain the necessary data for the planning and development of the field. Petroleum reservoir engineers are normally responsible for determining the optimum number and locations of the wells and for establishing the production and recovery methods to achieve maximum recovery in the most economical manner. This involves the utilization of basic and advanced sciences and computer technology.

The role of petroleum production engineers comes next. These engineers, with the information provided by the reservoir engineers, are responsible for the design and implementation of well completions and subsurface and surface production facilities, which are needed to extract hydrocarbons and to treat the produced fluids to convert to oil and gas with the specifications needed for transportation and refining operations. Petroleum drilling engineers are responsible for the design, planning, and supervision of the well drilling activities.

  • Program Accreditation

The undergraduate program Bachelor of Science (BS) in “Petroleum Engineering” is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Petroleum Engineering is designed to graduate students who are expected to attain (within a few years) of graduation the following PEOs:

  1. Established careers in petroleum engineering and related geosciences that enable them to compete in the global energy industry,
  2. Engaged in professional and technical development through life-long learning, and
  3. Served society by adhering to the principles of professional ethics, protecting the health and safety of individuals and the environment, and practice of social responsibility.
Student Outcomes

The Petroleum Engineering (BS) students by the time of graduation will have the ability to:

  1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) drive global action on humanity's pressing challenges. At KFUPM, we actively engage in SDG-focused research and partnerships with our students.

Through our innovative research, we equip all graduates to address crucial global challenges. Explore the SDGs our courses address, illustrating how our teaching empowers you.

Partnerships For The Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Affordable And Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all