Master of Science [M.S] Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
The programs provide students with the advanced technical knowledge and engineering skills needed by the oil and gas industry in the state, the nation and the world. Moreover, the programs will make students competent to perform independent research and will prepare them to be the future providers of high quality education in petroleum and natural gas engineering. Graduates have the opportunity to enter all phases of the oil and natural gas industry, government agencies and academia in meaningful and important jobs.
Career Profile
Before you consider other universities, consider that the graduates of WVU's PNGE program have historically engaged in the following careers: engineering firm consultants, local and national government researchers, nationally recognized professors, and engineer managers in the oil and gas industry. Job placement for alumni of our graduate programs is 100%!
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $26154 | $13077 |
| Total Fees | $26154 | $13077 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 298 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must submit official, bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.
- Students need proof of English Language Proficiency.
Indian Eligibility:
- Students must have a bachelor's degree from a properly-recognized institution.
- Students must have the minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.