There are six petroleum engineering schools in United Kingdom which Heriot-Watt University, Imperial College of Science and Technology, The Robert Gordon University, University of Aberdeen, University of Leeds and University of Manchester. The contact details are listed below.
Heriot-Watt University

The Heriot-Watt Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) is a specialized centre in teaching, training and research with the largest PE research programme in the UK. Founded in 1975 and based in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, IPE has expanded to the far reaches of Scotland in the Orkney Islands, and internationally, into the Middle East & Asia through its Approved Learning Partnerships.
Address: Institute of Petroleum Engineering
Riccarton
Edinburgh EH14 4AS
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.pet.hw.ac.uk/
Email: anne.mathers@pet.hw.ac.uk
Phone: +44.131.451.3567
Fax: + 44.131.451.3127
Imperial College of Science and Technology

The principal challenge facing the world’s growing population is how to maintain sustainable access to natural resources – water, energy and food – that are necessary for us to enjoy a good quality of life. It is our duty to work towards a better world where we can all benefit from the high standard of living that most of us take for granted. The science and engineering behind understanding and solving these problems lie at the heart of our department’s activities.
Address: Department of Earth Science and Engineering
Imperial College London
South Kensingtron Campus
London SW7 2AZ
Website: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/earthscienceandengineering
Phone: (44) 171.594.7441.929684
Fax: (44) 171.594.7444
The Robert Gordon University

The Petroleum Industry is facing a skills shortage worldwide. The Robert Gordon University has developed extensive industrial relations to make sure you have the best opportunity for a successful career in oil and gas or renewable energy. Our diverse portfolio of postgraduate courses is constantly updated and revised so that they continue to meet the stringent demands of industry. The number of spaces on our courses are limited, so prospective students are advised to make their application and payment as early as possible to secure their place.
Address: Energy Center
School of Engineering
Schoolhill , Aberdeen AB9 1FR
United Kingdom
Website: http://www4.rgu.ac.uk/energy/home/page.cfm
Email: energy@rgu.ac.uk
Full Time courses – Roma Boulton – Tel: +44 (0)1224 262379
Distance Learning Courses – Marilyn Murray – Tel: +44 (0)1224 262366
Fax: +44 (0)1224 262369
University of Aberdeen

Petroleum Engineering is concerned with the extraction of oil and gas from hydrocarbon reservoirs. Through creative and imaginary use of their knowledge of petroleum geology, reservoir behaviour as well as engineering principles, Petroleum Engineers develop effective solutions for the exploration, recovery and transportation of hydrocarbon products trapped underground onshore or offshore. Virtually every product in modern life has been created with the input of oil and gas products at some point and petroleum engineers are at the forefront of ensuring that we have a continued supply of this most important commodity on the planet today. If you have an aptitude and fascination for how the physical world works, are interested in applying the knowledge of geology, chemisty and physics in creating engineering systems, and wish to contribute to the harvest of the primary source of energy used by the modern society, then you should consider Petroleum Engineering as a career choice.
Address: Petroleum Engineering Dept.
King’s College
Aberdeen AB24 3FX
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/engineering/profgrps/petrogrp.php
Email: engineering@abdn.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1224 27-2820
Fax: +44 (0)1224 27-2497
University of Leeds

Global economic growth still requires an ever-increasing demand for oil and gas. Currently, there is a major international shortage of qualified engineers in the petroleum industry and this course is designed to produce graduates who wish to take advantage of the exciting and highly rewarding career prospects in this area.
Additionally, as this course involves collaboration with the School of Earth and Environment it means that we have the added advantage of ensuring geologically aware petroleum engineers for the future.
Address: Woodhouse Lane
Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9JT
Website: www.engineering.leeds.ac.uk/speme/undergraduate/degree-petroleum-engineering/
Email: ugspemeadmissions@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)113 343 2535
Fax: +44 (0) 113 343 2549
University of Manchester
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Petroleum engineering focusses on efficient hydrocarbon production from Oil and Gas reservoirs. These new courses cover a range of topics in geology and engineering and provides the student with an ideal basis for employment or research in this exciting and economically important field.
Address: Williamson Building
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.seaes.manchester.ac.uk/
Email: michael.atherton@manchester.ac.uk
Phone: 44.161.306.9360
Fax: 44.161.306.9361
