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B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

The Petroleum Engineering Program is designed to serve the needs of the Kurdistan region and its neighboring countries. The Petroleum Engineering Program provides a strong foundation in petroleum science and
engineering for the professional development of its students. The curriculum of the program is a balanced combination of the theoretical and practical aspects of Petroleum Engineering with enough flexibility to allow integration of the ever-developing state-of-the art technology and the changing needs of the region.

The graduates of the program should be able to work for oil & gas companies, service companies and for research institutes, or to pursue their graduate studies. The faculty is committed to providing an academic environment that encourages active learning, teamwork activities, and high-quality student performance.

At a Glance:

Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Total Credits 123 credit hours
Total Courses 40 courses
Duration of Study 4 – 6 years (depending on the student’s pace)
Language English
Start Date August or January
Costs Click Here
Chair of Department Dr. Gharib M. Hamada

Curricular Objectives

The objective of Petroleum Engineering program is to produce graduates who are ethical professionals. Following their graduation by three to four years, they are expected to use their petroleum engineering knowledge and experience, and soft skills to:

  • Successfully practice the profession of Petroleum Engineering and engage in a professional career.
  • Be prepared to solve project-related challenging problems and demonstrate innovation and critical thinking in engineering design to solve the energy needs of the region.
  • Assume leadership responsibilities and exceed the expectations of employers in the petroleum industry, academia, and government.

Learning Outcomes

Attainment of this degree prepares students and graduates to enter the professional practice with:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
  • An ability to 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.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed decision, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions, in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies. (ABET, 2019)

Course Structure

The course structure of the Public Policy Program is divided as follows:

Requirements Type No. of Courses Credit Hours
General Education Complementary 5 15
Math & Science Compulsory 13 41
Engineering Compulsory 22 67
Total 40 123

List of Elective Subjects:

Elective Subjects -I
s/n Courses Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
1 PEG410 Natural Gas Engineering 3 PEG400
2 PEG411 Reservoir Geophysics 3 PEG307
3 PEG412 Production Logging 3 PEG307
4 PEG413 Unconventional Energy Resources 3
5 PEG414 Reservoir Rocks Mechanics 3 PEG306
6 PEG415 Petroleum Economics and legislation 3 MGNT107
7 PEG416 High Temperature high Pressure Reservoirs 3 PEG303, PEG306
8 PEG417 Advanced Well Test 3 PEG309
9 PEG418 Shale Gas Reservoir 3
Elective Subjects-II
s/n Courses Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
10 PEG419 Surface Production Facilities 3 PEG303
11 PEG420 Offshore Drilling and Production Systems 3 PEG303, PEG 306
12 PEG421 Well Stimulation 3 PEG 303
13 PEG422 Advanced Simulation 3 PEG 406
14 PEG423 Reservoir Management 3 PEG 308
15 PEG424 Petroleum Transportation and Storage 3 HSE303
16 PEG425 Gas Condensate Reservoir Engineering 3 PEG 308
17 PEG426 Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Industry 3 MATH 310
18 PEG427 Corrosion in oil and gas industry 3 CHEM118

Study Plan

The study plan summarizes the course’s subject requirements and indicates when planned subjects should be studied.

Download study plan

Future Career Scope

With a degree in Petroleum Engineering, you can work as:

  • Drilling Engineer: Drilling Engineers Prepare drilling program and performing all aspects of drilling engineering works for the successful, cost effective and safe implementation of drilling activities in all oil and gas companies
  • Reservoir Engineer: Reservoir Engineers work closely with other technical departments including Geology and Geophysics, to find and extract oil and gas from existing fields as well as searching for potential new development targets. Also works closely with the Commercial department. Mainly employed by Operators or Geoscience Consultancy firms in oil and gas companies.
  • Production Engineer: Production Engineer’s job involves designing and selecting the equipment that will get the well to produce oil and gas after it is drilled. … Production Engineers work both in an office and out in the field at well sites in oil and gas companies.
  • Petroleum Engineer: Petroleum Engineer work in petroleum service companies and research centers related to conventional and non-conventional energy resources.

Duration of Study

You can set your study pace according to your circumstances and convenience:

  • Minimum 3.5 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
  • Standard 4 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
  • Maximum 5 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.

* This study duration does not include English language courses.

Academic Year Breakdown:
Semester Start Date End Date Duration Type
Fall 30 August 6 December 14 weeks Mandatory
Spring 10 January 22 April 14 weeks Mandatory
Summer June August 8 weeks Optional

* The start and end dates are subject to changes.

Semester:

Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year
(referred to as Fall and Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include
intersessions and Summer sessions.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Tuition Fees

The American University of Kurdistan’s annual tuition fees per academic program is 8000$ (for 30 credits). However, self-funded students can benefit from a newly implemented 15% discount on the tuition fees. This discount does not apply to international students. For self-funded students and those awarded Merit Scholarships, the below tuition rates apply:

Baccalaureate % Annual tuition fees payment Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW) Scholarship
98.0 – 100 $0 – Mustafa Barzani Merit Scholarship
90.00 – 97.99 $2,500 $2,150 Chairman Masrour Barzani Merit Scholarship*
80.00 – 89.99 $5,000 $4,250 Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship*
<79.99 $8,000 $6,800
International Students $10,000 Not Applicable
  • The above rates are applicable for students register for courses at AUK from January, 2021.
  • Annual tuition is based on registration as a full-time student and the successful completion of 30 credits.
  • Only a limited number of Merit Scholarships are available.
  • The American University of Kurdistan accepts students receiving Political
    Prisoners Aid and Martyrs Aid. Learn more
    about how you can finance your education.
  • Tuition fees installments are paid per semester.
  • Other fees are applicable.
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Who Can Apply

National students graduated from one of the following:

  • High School: Science
  • Technical Institute: Petroleum Technology
  • 5-Years Institute: Petroleum Technology

Learn more about admissions requirements for International Students, Transfer of Credits and Readmission.

REGISTER YOUR INTERST

Entry Requirements

  • Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
  • Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.

Minor Degree Opportunities

Petroleum Engineering can offer the following two minor specializations that will be available for the students of PE:

  • Drilling and Production Engineering
  • Reservoir Engineering

Questions?

In case of inquires you can email our admissions office on admissions@auk.edu.krd
and/or call us on 07517414102/07517414103 (Viber/WhatsApp), during working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00pm

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