Petroleum
Engineering
Mastering the science of reservoirs, drilling, and production to drive the global energy sector through sustainable and professional engineering practice.
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering prepares students for the exploration, production, and management of oil and gas resources through a specialized academic framework.
The department integrates drilling, reservoir, and production knowledge with a rigorous focus on professional practice and the technical and environmental responsibilities of the global energy sector.
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of the department is to train engineers who can support responsible energy development while deeply understanding the technical and environmental realities of the petroleum industry.
Practice and Service
Students are encouraged to cultivate a mindset centered on safety, efficiency, sustainability, and continuous professional growth within the energy sector.
Professional Readiness
We blend theoretical depth with hands-on field application and disciplined academic effort, ensuring graduates can contribute meaningfully to both industry and society.
Strategic Objectives
Train a specialized cohort of engineers capable of managing complex drilling, production, and reservoir operations.
Provide a robust foundation in industrial planning, field operations, and energy systems management.
Prepare graduates for the high-stakes realities of both upstream exploration and downstream production practice.
Promote a standard of ethical, sustainable, and professional participation within the global energy sector.
Programme Standards
Primary Disciplines
- Drilling and Production
- Reservoir Engineering
- Well Operations and Field Work
- Energy Economics and Safety
Entry Requirements
- UTME or Direct Entry candidates
- Science and mathematics prerequisites
- Designed for energy-sector professional careers
Professional Aim
- Precision reservoir analysis
- Advanced drilling implementation
- Sustainable energy management
- Licensure for professional practice
Programme Focus & Scope
The Petroleum Engineering programme is meticulously designed to give each student a thorough grounding in Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Production, and Drilling Engineering Technology. The curriculum is grounded in current sophisticated technologies and is flexible enough to allow students to tailor their academic path for immediate industrial employment or high-level postgraduate research.
- Key Focus: Upstream & Downstream Integration
- Academic Path: B.Eng in Petroleum Engineering
- Core Training: Reservoir & Drilling Tech
- Outcome: Energy Sector Professional
Admission Requirements
Entry Pathways
Candidates seek admission via two primary tracks to ensure a high standard of technical competency:
- UTME: 5 credit passes in SSCE/GCE including English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Direct Entry: GCE 'A' level passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
- Advanced: Further Mathematics and Technical Drawing are highly recommended.
Graduation Standards
To be awarded the B.Eng degree, students must demonstrate complete mastery of the curriculum:
- Pass all compulsory and required courses at a minimum of E grade.
- Meet a minimum credit requirement of 167 units.
- Completion of a mandatory final year experimental or theoretical thesis.
Faculty Transfers
Inter-departmental transfers are permitted after one full academic year, provided the following are met:
- A minimum CGPA of 1.00.
- Formal application to the registrar on prescribed forms.
- Approval by Faculty/Departmental Boards and the University Senate.
- Transfer completed before the session registration week.
Professional Career Pathways
Exploration & Drilling
Leading technical operations in the search and extraction of hydrocarbons through advanced drilling technologies.
Production Operations
Managing the efficient flow of oil and gas from reservoirs to the surface using optimized lift and separation systems.
Reservoir Analysis
Applying complex mathematical models to predict fluid behavior and maximize the recovery of hydrocarbon reserves.
Energy Consulting
Providing strategic field support and technical analysis for upstream and downstream energy firms.
Petrochemical Industries
Bridging the gap between raw petroleum extraction and the production of high-value polymers and chemicals.
Environmental HSE
Implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols to ensure sustainable energy production.
Professional Career Pathways
Exploration & Drilling
Leading technical operations in the search and extraction of hydrocarbons through advanced drilling technologies.
Production Operations
Managing the efficient flow of oil and gas from reservoirs to the surface using optimized lift and separation systems.
Reservoir Analysis
Applying complex mathematical models to predict fluid behavior and maximize the recovery of hydrocarbon reserves.
Energy Consulting
Providing strategic field support and technical analysis for upstream and downstream energy firms.
Petrochemical Industries
Bridging the gap between raw petroleum extraction and the production of high-value polymers and chemicals.
Environmental HSE
Implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental protocols to ensure sustainable energy production.
Academic Framework
Accreditation & Success
The Department of Petroleum Engineering is fully accredited by the National University Commission (NUC). Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our consistent production of top-tier graduates who lead the energy sector in both academia and industrial practice.
Professional Standards
The programme is designed to ensure that every graduate is a resourceful, creative, and knowledgeable engineer capable of adapting exogenous technology to solve local engineering problems, effectively managing funds, materials, and equipment.
Direct Entry Curriculum
Students admitted via Direct Entry must complete the following General Studies (GST) courses in addition to the Faculty and Departmental curriculum.
Study Petroleum Engineering with Purpose
Join a department that blends rigorous scientific training with a commitment to the sustainable and professional management of global energy resources.