Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Alberta |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

47,756 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Petroleum

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Petroleum engineers use fundamental scientific knowledge and technology to solve real-life problems, exploring oil, natural gas, geothermal energy resources and underground storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. By developing new technologies, they explore the management of subsurface energy resources safely and economically while preserving and protecting the environment.

For the past five decades, the University of Alberta has offered the only accredited BSc Petroleum Engineering degree program in Canada. Situated in Canada's primary oil and natural-gas producing region, we offer our students a distinct advantage by providing numerous research opportunities within the petroleum industry.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Petroleum

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Petroleum engineers use fundamental scientific knowledge and technology to solve real-life problems, exploring oil, natural gas, geothermal energy resources and underground storage of hydrogen and carbon dioxide. By developing new technologies, they explore the management of subsurface energy resources safely and economically while preserving and protecting the environment.

For the past five decades, the University of Alberta has offered the only accredited BSc Petroleum Engineering degree program in Canada. Situated in Canada's primary oil and natural-gas producing region, we offer our students a distinct advantage by providing numerous research opportunities within the petroleum industry.

Admission Requirements

61+
180+
90+
6.5+
3+
26+
1200+

01 Mar 2026
4 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,467 CAD
International
47,756 CAD

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