Program Overview

Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering

The Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering is a graduate program that must meet all the Basic Requirements for the Doctoral Degree as determined by the Graduate College. Each student is responsible for ensuring compliance with these requirements.

Program Requirements

Curriculum & Degree Requirements

The total number of hours required for the Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering is 90, including 30 credit hours from an M.S. degree. The dissertation hours range from 36 (minimum) to 48 (maximum). The requirements for the program include:

• At least 12 hours of post-M.S. course work
• Prior to graduation, the applicant must publish, or have in press, one refereed paper and make a presentation at a professional society meeting or give a department seminar

Program Details

The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is located in the Sarkeys Energy Center, 100 E. Boyd, SEC-1210, Norman, OK. The program is updated regularly, with the latest update on 11/3/2025.