OpenFieldMaster of Science in Petroleum Engineering (CCUS & Energy Transition)
Elite graduate program utilizing the PERTT (Petroleum Engineering Research & Technology Transfer) full-scale training well facility to study subsurface carbon storage and offshore well control.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.S. in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering with min. 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE quantitative score >= 155
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose outlining energy transition or drilling research
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters from engineering faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate research assistantships providing full tuition waiver and $26,000 annual living stipend
- Application fee
- $50 (Domestic) / $70 (International)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Assistantship funded)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall Priority)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Louisiana State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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