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    Master of Petroleum Engineering

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    Adelaide, AUMPEngIn-person18 months
    A$78,450.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    75%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    36
    Credits
    A$150.00
    App fee

    Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide is a 36-credit, 18-month, in-person MPEng program based in Adelaide, AU. Tuition is A$78,450.

    About the program

    Covers well testing, drilling engineering, unconventional resources and recovery, reservoir simulation, field experience at sedimentary basin, business, economics, project management, and a research project thesis.

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    #1 in Australia and #7 in the world for petroleum engineering (ARWU) | #1 in Australia for petroleum engineering (ARWU)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Semester 1 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (up to 3 years for eligible STEM/Indian graduates)

    A$23,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide is A$78,450 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide online or in-person?
    Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide take to complete?
    Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide is structured around 18 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum GPA of 4.0
    How competitive is Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide?
    Master of Petroleum Engineering at University of Adelaide reports an acceptance rate of approximately 75%.