Kuwait University
Petroleum Engineering Department
P.O.BOX 5969 Safat
Code No. 13060
Kuwait
Phone: (965) 4836058
Facsimile: (965) 4849558
Department website: http://ecealpha.ece.eng.kuniv.edu.kw/petrol/petrol.html
Dean: Dr. Najem Mohammed Al-Najem, Dean of Engineering
Chair: Dr. Adel Mohammed Elsharkawy, Chair of Petroleum Engineering
Contact Information
| Office | Name/Title | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions | Dr. Waleed Eid | 4816465 eid@eng-guide.kuniv.edu.kw |
| Petroleum Engineering Dept. | Mursheda Tawfiq | 4836058 ekko_sat@hotmail.com |
| SPE Student Chapter | Mohammed Albesharah | 9606100 SPE_kw@hotmail.com |
Petroleum Engineering Degree Information
| Degree | Petroleum Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS | 59 | 144 |
| Masters (Non-thesis) | 30 | 33 |
| Masters (Thesis) | 24 | 30 |
Accreditation
The 5-years basic level day program in Petroleum Engineering is substantially accredited
by the EAC of ABET. The last ABET evaluation was done in December 2002.
Curriculum Description
Undergraduate:
The petroleum engineering program at Kuwait University is designed to provide
Students with a modern petroleum engineering education with proper balance between
fundamentals and practice. This is accomplished through the design, drilling and
operations of well systems, and the integrated management of hydrocarbon reservoirs.
The graduates are prepared for life-long learning and should be capable of being
productive contributors for the oil gas industry.
Masters:
The Department of Petroleum Engineering (Colleage of Engineering and Petroleum) offers a Master of Science Program in Petroleum Engineering. Part-time and full-time students are admitted to this program. Research requirements include either thesis or non-thesis options. The program is a balanced combination of the theoretical and practical aspects of petroleum engineering with enough flexibility to allow for interaction with the ever developing sciences and technologies and with the changing needs of the region. The program is designed to deepen and broaden the scientific and engineering skills in one of the following two areas:
- Reservoir Management
- Drilling Engineering
The general research interests in the department area focused in these two areas.
Program Admission Requirements
Undergraduate:
Graduates of public high-school programs with a minimum score of 75% or equivalent
score from accredited private high-school programs are admitted to the petroleum
engineering department. All students applying for admission to the program should
show competence in English and Mathematics by passing a placement exam in both
subjects.
Masters:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Petroleum Engineering or closely related
field conferred by Kuwait University or by another academic institution recognized
by Kuwait University. - A minimum overall grade point average of 2.67 points on a scale of 4.00 or its
equivalent, and an average in the field of specialization of less than 3.00 points on
a scale of 4.00 or its equivalent. - A good command of English Language.
- A written consent from the place of work confirming that there is no objection to joining the graduate program for employed applicant.
- The applicant fulfill any additional conditions approved by the colleage of Graduate School and required by the program to which he/she wants to join, including any additional courses.
Faculty Information
| Name | Position | Major Field of Interest | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Akbar, PhD | Associate Professor | Petroleum Eng,Eng Mnagment & System | dr_aliakbar@hotmail.com (965) 4811188 / 7572 |
| Abbas Ali Khan, PhD | Assistant Professor | Thermal Recovery,Res. Eng | alikhan@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5784 |
| Adel Elsharkawy, PhD | Associate Professor | Phase Behavior, EOR | asharkawy@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5219 |
| Ridha Gharbi, PhD | Professor | EOR, Simulation | Ridha@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5217 |
| Ali Garrouch, PhD | Associate Professor | Formation Evaluation, Drilling | garrouch@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5234 |
| Ibrahim Nashawi, PhD | Associate Professor | Well Testing | nashawi@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7570 |
| Fuad Qasem, PhD | Assistant Professor | Reservoir and Production Eng | qasem@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5213 |
| Yousef Khalef, PhD | Assistant Professor | Res. Simulation | Yhashem@hotmail.com (965) 4811188 / 7203 |
| Abdullah Ebrahem, PhD | Assistant Professor | Drilling and Well Completion | a_ebrahim@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7263 |
| Jalal Owayed,PhD | Assistant Professor | Drilling | Jalal@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 5327 |
| Adel Malallah, PhD | Assistant Professor | Formation Evaluation | malallah@kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7458 |
| Osamah Alomair, PhD | Assistant Professor | Reservoir Engineering | osamah@Dr-alomair.com (965) 4811188 / 7456 |
| Hasan Al-Kandari, PhD | Assistant Professor | Reservoir Simulation | Hkandari@msn.com (965) 4811188 / 7647 |
| Meshal AlGharib, PhD | Assistant Professor | Reservoir Simulation | algharaib@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7569 |
| Salah Almudhhi, PhD | Assistant Professor | Formation Evaluation | almudhhi@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7648 |
| Mabkhout Al-Dousari, PhD | Assistant Professor | Petroleum Economics, Formation Evaluation | aldousari@kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw (965) 4811188 / 7643 |
Cumulative Degrees Awarded
| Bachelor Degrees: | 160 |
Curriculum Analysis
| Subject | Course Type | Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Calculus | 9 |
| Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Physics | Mechanics, Force | 3 |
| Lab | 1 | |
| Elect, Magoptics | 3 | |
| Lab | 1 | |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry | 3 |
| Lab | 1 | |
| General Engineering | Workshop | 1 |
| Engineering Graphics | 2 | |
| Computer Programming for Engineers | 3 | |
| Statics | 3 | |
| Strength of Materials | 3 | |
| Electrical Engr. Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Electrical Engr. Fundamentals Lab | 1 | |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | |
| Engineering Economy | 3 | |
| Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 | |
| Numerical Methods in Engineering | 3 | |
| HSS | Kuwait Govt. | 3 |
| Int. to Sociology | 3 | |
| Int. to Psychology | 3 | |
| Humanity | 3 | |
| Petroleum Engineering | Introduction to Petroleum Engineering | 3 |
| Reservoir Rock Properties | 31 | |
| Reservoir Rock Lab | 1 | |
| Phase Behavior of Reservoir Fluids | 3 | |
| Reservoir Engineering | 3 | |
| PVT Lab | 1 | |
| Oil Well Drilling and Completion | 3 | |
| Mud and Cement Lab | 1 | |
| Petroleum Geology | 3 | |
| Subsurface Mapping | 1 | |
| Well Logging | 3 | |
| Well Logging Lab | 1 | |
| Industrial Training | 3 | |
| Petroleum Production Engineering | 3 | |
| Natural Gas Engineering | 3 | |
| Secondary Recovery | 3 | |
| Well Testing | 3 | |
| Production Equipment Design | 3 | |
| Numerical Methods in Petroleum Engineering | 3 | |
| Well Stimulation | 3 | |
| Well Design | 3 | |
| Communications | Intermediate Writing Skills | 3 |
| Technical Writing | 3 | |
| Other | Physical Geology | 3 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |
| History of Arab and Islamic Civilization | 3 | |
| Petroleum Eng. Electives | 6 | |
| Engineering or Science Elective | 3 |
