Oil and Gas Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc in Eng)

Oil and gas engineering involves the production of oil and gas in an economical and environmentally safe manner. The technical knowledge and hands-on experience you'll gain in this program is designed to meet the needs of industry. Ultimately, your degree will be highly relevant to your chosen field.

Our school’s location in Calgary, the energy capital of Canada, gives us strong connections to the oil and gas industry. Our professors understand industry challenges, which means students graduate with knowledge and skills that are valuable in the workforce.

Career opportunities

As an oil and gas engineer, your work could include evaluating reservoirs using reservoir description and modeling techniques, overseeing drilling operations, or designing hydrocarbon production and treatment facilities.

Program highlights

Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.
Engineering Career Centre – Access engineering career advisors and gain valuable full-time paid engineering work experience through a 12-16 month placement.
Study abroad opportunities - Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world.

Courses in this program

This program not only focuses on the current oil and gas industry but also delves into emerging areas such as carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, geothermal energy, critical minerals, water management, and more.

Detailed course information

As global demand for energy rises, so does the need for skilled engineers equipped to thrive in this sector. By choosing this program, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to succeed in the energy industry of today, and become a leader in the energy landscape of tomorrow

Dr. Arin Sen

Admission requirements

I am currently a(n):

High school student or graduate
University transfer student
Adult/mature student
After degree student

My education systems is:

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