Petroleum Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 68
- Degree
- bachelor
The Petroleum Engineering study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 68 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (18 Credits) 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0330-100 | Modern and Contemporary History of Kuwait | 3 |
| 9988-123 | English I - Intermediate Writing Skills | 3 |
| 9988-221 | English II - Technical Writing | 3 |
| 0330-102 | Arab and Islamic Cultural History or one of the equivalent courses (Mentoned in the General Education section) Elective | 3 |
MATHEMATICS AND BASIC SCIENCE COURSES (27 Credits) 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0410-101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| 0410-102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| 0410-111 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| 0410-211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| 0410-240 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| 0420-101 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| 0420-105 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| 0430-101 | Physics I | 3 |
| 0430-105 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| 0430-102 | Physics II | 3 |
| 0430-107 | Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (25 Credits) 25 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0600-201 | Introduction to Design and Product Fabrication | 3 |
| 0600-202 | Statics | 3 |
| 0600-204 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| 0600-210 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering Principle for non-EE | 3 |
| 0600-211 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering Principle for non-EE Lab | 1 |
| 0600-208 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| 0600-209 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| 0600-304 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| 0600-307 | Applied Numerical Methods and Programming in Engineering | 3 |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (62 Credits) 122 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0650-150 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | 1 |
| 0650-221 | Reservoir Rock Properties | 3 |
| 0650-241 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 0650-251 | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering Design | 3 |
| 0650-322 | Reservoir Rock Lab | 1 |
| 0650-323 | Phase Behavior of Reservoir Fluids | 3 |
| 0650-324 | Reservoir Engineering | 3 |
| 0650-333 | PVT Lab | 1 |
| 0650-341 | Oil Well Drilling and Completion | 3 |
| 0650-342 | Mud and Cement Lab | 1 |
| 0650-351 | Petroleum Geology | 3 |
| 0650-354 | Well Logging | 3 |
| 0650-355 | Well Logging Lab | 1 |
| 0650-411 | Petroleum Production Engineering | 3 |
| 0650-425 | Natural Gas Reservoir Engineering | 3 |
| 0650-427 | Secondary Recovery | 3 |
| 0650-432 | Well Testing | 3 |
| 0650-435 | Production Equipment Design | 3 |
| 0650-437 | Numerical Methods in Petroleum Engineering | 3 |
| 0650-449 | Petroleum Economics | 3 |
| 0650-496 | Petroleum Engineering Design | 3 |
| 0460-101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| 0650-325 | Fluid Flow in Porous Media Elective | 3 |
| 0650-424 | Reservoir Engineering II Elective | 3 |
| 0650-431 | Cased Hole Logging Elective | 3 |
| 0630-438 | Advanced Well Completion Elective | 3 |
| 0650-442 | Industrial Safety for Oil Field Operations Elective | 3 |
| 0650-443 | Offshore Technology Elective | 3 |
| 0650-445 | Storage and Transportation of Crude Oil and Gas Elective | 3 |
| 0650-447 | Oil Field Corrosion and Corrosion Control Elective | 3 |
| 0650-450 | Industrial Training Elective | 3 |
| 0650-451 | Reservoir Modeling Elective | 3 |
| 0650-452 | Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior of Petroleum Fluids Elective | 3 |
| 0650-453 | Fractured Reservoir Characterization Elective | 3 |
| 0650-454 | Transport Phenomena in Geo-Systems Elective | 3 |
| 0650-461 | Rock Mechanics in the Oil Industry Elective | 3 |
| 0650-463 | Directional Drilling Elective | 3 |
| 0650-464 | Horizontal Well Technology Elective | 3 |
| 0650-465 | Drilling in Abnormal Pressure Zones Elective | 3 |
| 0650-471 | Natural Gas Sweetening and Dehydration Elective | 3 |
| 0650-475 | Well Stimulation Elective | 3 |
| 0650-485 | Introduction to Geostatistics Elective | 3 |
| 0650-491 | Special Topics in Petroleum Engineering Elective | 3 |
| 0650-495 | Senior Project Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Petroleum Engineering
How many credit hours is Petroleum Engineering at Kuwait University?
Petroleum Engineering at Kuwait University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 68 courses.
How many years is Petroleum Engineering at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Petroleum Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Petroleum Engineering award?
Petroleum Engineering at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Petroleum Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Petroleum Engineering is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.