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    Petroleum Engineering

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    Kensington, AUMEngScIn-person2 years
    A$60,960.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    60%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    96
    Credits
    A$150.00
    App fee

    Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales is a 96-credit, 2-year, in-person MEngSc program based in Kensington, AU. Tuition is A$60,960.

    About the program

    Covers reservoir engineering, reservoir characterisation, drilling and production engineering, economic evaluation and risk analysis. Designed for students from non-Petroleum Engineering backgrounds to gain competence and for Petroleum Engineers to extend knowledge including research components.

    Focus: both
    #2 Australia and =#10 World QS Petroleum Engineering | #1 Australia QS Petroleum Engineering
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Term 3 2026
    Jun 8, 2026
    Term 1 2027
    Jul 20, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2-3 years Temporary Graduate visa (Australia)

    A$29,710.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales is A$60,960 across 96 required credits.
    Is Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales online or in-person?
    Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales is offered in-person.
    How long does Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales take to complete?
    Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales is structured around 2 years and 96 credits.
    What GPA is required for Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 65% average
    How competitive is Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales?
    Petroleum Engineering at University of New South Wales reports an acceptance rate of approximately 60%.