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Bachelor

Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering

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Degree
Bachelor
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Duration
4 Years
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Mode
On-campus
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Language
Arabic & English
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College
College of Engineering

descriptionOverview

The Petroleum Engineering program at Al-Maaqal University constitutes an integrated educational environment aimed at refining competencies and developing innovation skills in the energy sector. The program extends over four academic years, focusing on linking theoretical concepts with practical applications in modern laboratories. The curriculum covers key areas including drilling engineering, reservoir engineering, production engineering, and petroleum formation evaluation, providing graduates with full readiness to compete and lead in national and international companies.

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Total Hours: 240

First Year

CourseCodeHoursType
General Geology IPE1167Mandatory
Engineering MechanicsPE1157Mandatory
Mathematics IPE1146Mandatory
Workshop TechnologyPE1133Mandatory
Computer Science IUOB1033Mandatory
English Language IUOB1022Mandatory
Democracy and Human RightsUOB1042Mandatory
General Geology IIPE1267Mandatory
PhysicsPE1254Mandatory
ChemistryPE1244Mandatory
Mathematics IIPE1236Mandatory
Engineering Drawing and Descriptive GeometryPE1224Mandatory
Engineering PracticesPE1213Mandatory
Arabic LanguageUOB1012Mandatory

Second Year

CourseCodeHoursType
Structural GeologyPE2166Mandatory
Fundamentals of Petroleum EngineeringPE2156Mandatory
Petroleum PropertiesPE2144Mandatory
Mathematics IIIPE2135Mandatory
ThermodynamicsPE2104Mandatory
Computer Science 2UOB2033Mandatory
Arabic Language 2UOB2012Mandatory
Petroleum GeologyPE2266Mandatory
Fluid MechanicsPE2254Mandatory
Strength of MaterialsPE2244Mandatory
Mathematics IVPE2235Mandatory
Petrophysical Rock PropertiesPE2227Mandatory
English Language IIUOB2022Mandatory
Crimes of the Baath Regime in IraqUOB1052Mandatory

Third Year

CourseCodeHoursType
Reservoir Fluid PropertiesPE3165Mandatory
Drilling Fluids and HydraulicsPE3155Mandatory
Production EngineeringPE3144Mandatory
Engineering MathematicsPE3135Mandatory
GeophysicsPE3123Mandatory
Well Logging and Formation EvaluationPE3115Mandatory
Gas TechnologyPE3103Mandatory
Rock Mechanics for Petroleum EngineersPE3264Mandatory
Casing Design and CementingPE3255Mandatory
Petroleum EconomicsPE3244Mandatory
GeostatisticsPE3235Mandatory
Nodal AnalysisPE3224Mandatory
Data Analytics and Artificial IntelligencePE3213Mandatory
Fluid Flow Through Porous MediaPE3205Mandatory

Fourth Year

CourseCodeHoursType
Production EnhancementPE4165Mandatory
Directional Drilling and Drilling OptimizationPE4155Mandatory
Integrated Reservoir ManagementPE4145Mandatory
Material Balance in Oil and Gas ReservoirsPE4135Mandatory
Wellbore Integrity and WorkoverPE4126Mandatory
Engineering Project IPE4114Mandatory
Secondary and Enhanced Oil RecoveryPE4266Mandatory
Well TestingPE4256Mandatory
Numerical Methods and Reservoir SimulationPE4246Mandatory
Well Control and Hole ProblemsPE4236Mandatory
Engineering EthicsPE4222Mandatory
Engineering Project IIPE4214Mandatory

fact_checkAdmission Requirements

grade
Minimum Grade
As per the central admission
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English Language
Basic English proficiency
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Application Timeline
Applications: August — Deadline: September — Start: October

folder_openRequired Documents

  • check_circlePreparatory (high-school) certificate
  • check_circleNational ID
  • check_circleRecent personal photos
  • check_circleCentral admission form

updateLast updated: Academic Year 2025-2026

workCareer Opportunities

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Drilling & Exploration Design and Supervision
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Reservoir Management & Development
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Production Engineering & Oil/Gas Processing
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Oilfield Services (Well Logging & Drilling Fluids)
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Project Management & Engineering Economics
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Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
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Data Analytics & Computer Modeling

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