

Petroleum Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and quantitative methods in exploiting subsurface oil and gas reserves. At UTP, the MSc course in Petroleum Engineering offers qualified and dedicated graduates with a learning experience and industry relevant research and field development projects related to the needs of the multibillion dollar petroleum industry. This is achieved through a programme of taught MSc degree course which offers 11 technical modules and 2 management electives. There is a high degree of computer usage for projects, teaching and on-line support. High performance workstations are able to provide powerful graphics and a processing capability enabling students and high caliber staff to tackle complicated problems of the petroleum industry.
Candidates are required to show proficiency in written and spoken English in one of the following forms:
A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (Result is valid for 2 years only) OR
A minimum TOEFL CBT score of 213 (Result is valid for 2 years only) OR
A minimum TOEFL PBT score 550 (TOEFL iBT score Result is valid for 2 years only) OR
A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (Result is valid for 2 years only) OR
A minimum ELTS score of Band-6 (Result is valid for 2 years only) OR
A minimum MUET score of Band-4 (Result is valid for 5 years only) OR
A minimum Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) score Grade C OR
A minimum Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) score Grade C OR
A Minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) Score 53
However, this requirement is waived if candidate;
Have obtained Bachelor / Master or other relevant degree from a Malaysian recognized institution whereby all courses are fully conducted in English or;
A native of an English speaking country or;
Graduated from English speaking country’s institutions
Additional Supporting Document for International Students
Documents for International Students
GRE Test Score (Computer-based OR Paper-based Test )
| Totally (USD) | Yearly (USD) |
|---|---|
| $ 15000 | $ 5000 |
| $ 5000 | |
| $ 5000 |
UTP Graduate Assistantship Scheme (GA)
For full-time research student only
Covers tuition fees, including semester fee and research methodology
Registration, accommodation and transportation costs are not covered and is to be borne by students
Candidates will be assigned 5 hours of academic activities per week in the form of tutorials or laboratory demonstration or any other related academic activities
Candidates will be required to perform 22 research days per month
Monthly subsistence allowance
MSc Student: RM1,300.00
PhD Student: RM1,600.00
Seri Iskandar, 32610, Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia