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Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering

Curriculum focused on subsurface carbon dioxide storage, shale reservoir fracture modeling, enhanced oil recovery, and geothermal energy production.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
BS in petroleum, chemical, or civil engineering with min. 3.0 GPA
English language proficiency
TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Quantitative >= 155
Thesis / Research statement
Personal statement
Recommendation letters
Two recommendations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Petroleum Recovery Research Center (PRRC) Fellowships up to $18,000/year
Application fee
$45
Tuition / joining costs
$5,200/year (In-state) / $15,800/year (Out-of-state)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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