PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Course Name:

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

University Name:

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Campus:

Perak

Qualification:

PhD

Duration:

2 years

Intake:

January, July

IELTS:

5.0 Study Mode:

On-campus

Study Type:

Full time study

Program Mode:

Research

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 16,600
2ndYear	MYR 16,600

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Other Fees

Description	Fee
Examination & Viva (Final Semester)	MYR 3,000
Graduate Seminar (Social Science)	MYR 1,500
Research Methodology	MYR 1,500

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Campus

Perak

Qualification

PhD

المدة

2 years

Intake

January, July

IELTS

5.0

Study Mode

On-campus

Study Type

Full time study

Program Mode

Research

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Yearly Tuition Fees

Year	Fee
1st Year	MYR 16,600
2ndYear	MYR 16,600

Other Fees

Description	Fee
Examination & Viva (Final Semester)	MYR 3,000
Graduate Seminar (Social Science)	MYR 1,500
Research Methodology	MYR 1,500

Note:

+University fees for this course do not include 6% tax (SST)

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, provides a sophisticated platform for the pursuit of transformative, interdisciplinary research. The program is structured to facilitate high-level scholarly exchange, enabling candidates to engage in synergistic collaborations with distinguished faculty and international research consortia. This doctoral trajectory is specifically designed to provide advanced specialized research training, moving beyond technical application to cultivate intellectual autonomy and a capacity for rigorous critical analysis. By emphasizing the synthesis of complex subsurface data and the development of innovative extraction methodologies, the program empowers scholars to achieve deep expertise in the field. Ultimately, the curriculum focuses on refining the candidate’s ability to communicate high-level technical findings effectively, preparing them for authoritative roles in academia, strategic industrial research, and global energy policy.

Curriculum

N/A

Field of Research

Other Fees

RESEARCH AREAS

Research Field	Specific Areas of Interest
Subsurface & Recovery	Enhanced Oil Recovery Unconventional Hydrocarbon Deep Reservoir (High Pressure High Temperature)
Drilling & Completion	Drilling Optimisation Drilling Fluid and Completion Cementing Technology
Production & Chemicals	Oil Field Chemical Flow Assurance