University of Kansas Overview
Petroleum Engineering Department Name
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Department Website
KU Petroleum Engineering Admissions Info
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The University of Kansas was founded in 1854 and currently has a student body representing all 50 states in the country, as well as over 104 countries around the world. It is also ranked number one in the top nine public universities with a study abroad program, and its graduate program is ranked number 46 by U.S. News & World Report.
The university offers nearly 190 degrees of study and has five campuses spread throughout the state. It also has the distinction of having more Rhodes Scholars than all other colleges or universities in the state of Kansas combined. The University of Kansas also provides an online learning platform that provides students access to a variety of courses as well as certain degrees in defined disciplines.
The petroleum engineering department offers Bachelors & Masters of Science degrees with both thesis and non thesis options, as well as Doctoral degrees in Petroleum Engineering. The program at this department focuses primarily on reservoir engineering with the goal of improving the output of oil & gas fields so that production can be maximized. Additionally, a large part of the course instruction incorporates field trips to actual sites to gain expertise and better practical understanding of the mechanics of petroleum engineering.
The undergraduate degree also offers a “Capstone” project at the end of the degree where students can work collaboratively to analyze a current oil & gas field and present their results to the company which owns the field. This is a unique opportunity to present expertise and possibly firm up career prospects with future employers. Additionally, the department offers a number of scholarship opportunities to aspiring students based on educational performance.
University of Kansas Petroleum Engineering Degrees Awarded in 2012-2013
Average Estimated Tuition Costs for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
Books and Supplies: $900
Living Arrangement Expenses (2013-2014)
University Location
1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045Source: Institute of Education Sciences (IES)
KU Petroleum Engineering Admissions Info