MSc Petroleum Engineering
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia · Putrajaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
Apply Now📘 Program Overview
The MSc Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a programme of lectures and project work that covers petroleum engineering fundamentals relevant to the modern petroleum industry, with project work designed to apply ideas and methods to real field evaluation and development design problems.
The programme is delivered on campus at the Malaysia campus in Putrajaya and includes taught course assessment through a mix of examinations and coursework, with programme content organised around the available January and September study intakes.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Production Technology
- Energy Project Economics
- Well Test Analysis
- Reservoir Engineering
- Drilling Engineering
- Formation Evaluation
- Geoscience with Integrated Data Science
- Reservoir Simulation
- Field Development Project
- Individual Project
Curriculum
Credit total for MSc Petroleum Engineering (Heriot-Watt University Malaysia) is 45 credit hours, as listed in the Malaysian Qualifications Register.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 4 taught courses | Drilling Engineering | ||
| Reservoir Engineering | ||||
| Formation Evaluation | ||||
| Geoscience with Integrated Data Science | ||||
| Semester 2 | 4 taught courses | Energy Project Economics | ||
| Well Test Analysis | ||||
| Production Technology | ||||
| Reservoir Simulation | ||||
| Semester 3 | 2 projects | Field Development Project | ||
| Individual Project | ||||
| Total | 8 taught courses plus Field Development Project and Individual Project | 45 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain specialist training aligned to the upstream petroleum industry through applied lectures and project work, helping you build job-ready engineering capability.
- You develop project-focused skills using real field evaluation and development design problems, which supports careers in technical and project roles across oil and oilfield service companies.
- You learn to connect reservoir and drilling knowledge with analysis and simulation, preparing you for reservoir engineering and field development pathways.
- You build competence in well test analysis and formation evaluation, supporting roles that require strong data interpretation and engineering decision-making.
- You strengthen energy project economics skills, helping you contribute to cost, feasibility, and decision-making activities in petroleum operations.
Employability rate
Heriot-Watt Malaysia reports strong employability outcomes for its Petroleum Engineering programme, but it does not publish a Malaysia-specific employability percentage and unemployment percentage for this MSc in the official programme materials.
In practice, you can expect career demand to be closely tied to upstream industry hiring cycles and the practical project skills you build during the programme.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification) suitable for entry to the MSc Petroleum Engineering programme. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering and Engineering (relevant engineering background) | Strong match | Programme acceptance is based on having a suitable bachelor’s degree background for MSc Petroleum Engineering. |
Language requirements
English language requirements for postgraduate taught programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia require an accepted English test passed within the specified timeframe of the programme start date.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Duolingo English Test
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 63875.6 / total program | International: RM 63,875.60 (total tuition fee shown for international students). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for the duration of study, as required for visa processing. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia also provides guidance on required payments during the admissions and enrolment process.
- Evidence of available funds for tuition and living costs to support visa processing (as required by the relevant visa process).
- Tuition fees must be paid in line with the university’s published tuition fee schedule and semester payment timing.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 10, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | December 01, 2025 | August 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | December 01, 2025 | August 01, 2026 |
| Semester begins | January 10, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your documents and check English requirement
Confirm that you meet the MSc Petroleum Engineering academic entry requirement and prepare your English language test result that is accepted for postgraduate taught programmes. Ensure your test is passed within the required timeframe and that you can provide supporting documents when applying.
Submit your online application
Apply via Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s official application process and upload the required supporting documents. The application page instructs international students to upload supporting documents, including proof of English language proficiency and original or certified copies of academic transcripts.
Complete any admissions follow-ups
Monitor your application status and respond to any requests for additional information or document clarification. This includes ensuring your documents uploaded match what is required for a complete assessment.
Pay required fees and proceed to visa arrangements
Once you receive an offer and progress to enrolment steps, complete required payments in line with the university’s published fee process. The application guidance also highlights a visa application fee and refers applicants to personal bond requirements via the relevant Malaysia immigration guidance.