The University of Regina's graduate degrees in Petroleum Systems Engineering offer a comprehensive approach to the challenges and innovations in petroleum engineering. This program provides hands-on research opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world applications, making it an ideal choice for students aiming to advance their careers in the petroleum industry.
Key Program Highlights:
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Field Experiences: Visit the Aquistore project, where CO2 is stored underground and monitored, and participate in demonstrations of CO2 capture at advanced facilities.
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Collaborative Research: Work closely with industry experts at the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PRTC), one of the world’s leaders in carbon capture and storage.
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Innovative Course Offerings: Take courses such as Advanced Reservoir Fluid Analysis, Geostatistics, Enhanced Oil Recovery, and more, to gain specialized knowledge in petroleum systems engineering.
Research Focus Areas
The Petroleum Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina emphasizes advanced research in key areas of petroleum engineering, including:
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Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
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Reservoir Modeling and Simulation
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Heavy Oil Recovery through SAGD and VAPEX Processes
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Miscible and Immiscible Displacement
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Fluid-Rock Interactions
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Underground CO2 Storage
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Interfacial Interactions in EOR Processes
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Naturally Fractured Reservoir Characterization
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Nano and Hybrid Composites
Hands-on Learning and Research Opportunities:
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Test CO2 capture techniques at a demonstration facility.
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Collaborate with the Petroleum Technology Research Centre.
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Participate in events like the International Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) Knowledge Centre Summer School and Mitacs intern project competitions.
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Use state-of-the-art equipment including high-temperature, high-pressure DBR PVT cells, gas chromatography, and more.
Graduate Degree Options in Petroleum Systems Engineering
At the University of Regina, you can choose the graduate degree format that best fits your professional goals:
Master of Applied Science – Thesis (30 credit hours)
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Research-Focused: Dive deep into petroleum systems engineering research, ending with a thesis.
Master of Applied Science – Co-op (38 credit hours)
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Combination of Research and Industry Experience: Gain both academic knowledge and field experience.
Master of Engineering – Project (30 credit hours)
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Industry Application: Focus on applying academic knowledge to real-world petroleum engineering projects.
Master of Engineering – Co-op (38 credit hours)
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Integrated Academic and Professional Development: Blend academic growth with professional exposure in the field.
State-of-the-Art Equipment and Facilities
As a graduate student in Petroleum Systems Engineering, you’ll have access to advanced research facilities and equipment, including:
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Rising-Bubble Apparatus
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Commercial-Scale Live Oil Recombination Cell
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Gas Chromatography/HPLC/FTIR/UV-VIS
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High-Resolution Microscopy
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Micromodel Etching System
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Large-Scale 3D Sandpack
Careers in Petroleum Systems Engineering
Graduates of the Petroleum Systems Engineering program are well-prepared for careers in various sectors of the petroleum industry, including:
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Reservoir Engineer
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Petroleum Engineer
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Enhanced Oil Recovery Specialist
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Research and Development Engineer
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Carbon Capture and Storage Expert
Join a Global Network of Petroleum Professionals
The University of Regina is a key research partner in the world’s largest Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage projects. This provides you with unique opportunities to collaborate with global research centers and enhance your professional network.
- Academic Requirement: Graduate Degree & GPA Requirements: A graduating average of at least 70 per cent from a four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is required for admission to all programs except for English, History, Mathematics and Statistics and the Master of Public Administration where the required average is 75 per cent.
- ELP Requirement: English Proficiency Score (Only for students of Non-English speaking countries) • IELTS: overall score of 6.5 (with no band below 6.0). • PTE: Overall 59 • TOEFL: Overall 83 ( not less than 20 ) • Duolingo : Overall 120 (not less than 105)
- Special Requirement: WES Required
Tuition Deposit & Partial Refund Policy for Undergraduate International Students
Undergraduate international students on a study permit are required to pay a $1,000.00 tuition deposit upon acceptance of admission. If the student's study permit application is denied, they can request a partial refund of the tuition deposit in the amount of $500.00.
Withdrawing from Courses
When you drop one or more courses by the official deadlines for your term or “part of term,” you automatically get a full or partial refund credited to your student account.
Finding Your Deadlines
Check the Academic Schedule or log in to UR Self-Service and view My Refund Schedule (or the Class Refund Schedule) to see the exact drop dates that apply to your courses.
Automatic Refund Levels
There are three refund deadlines each term:
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Deadline 1: 100% refund of tuition and mandatory fees.
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Deadline 2: 50% refund of tuition only (other mandatory fees are not refunded).
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Deadline 3: No refund.
Additional Fee Adjustments
If you withdraw after Deadline 1 because of serious, unexpected events—such as your own serious illness or accident, a close family member’s death or illness, hospitalization, or an involuntary job transfer—you can apply for an extra tuition adjustment. You must submit a formal request with supporting documents; mandatory fees are not eligible for adjustment.
How Your Refund Date Is Set
We use the date you formally withdraw in Self-Service (or the date we receive your written request). If you stopped attending earlier for a documented reason (for example, the day you were hospitalized), we can use that date instead.
Part-of-Term 1 Refund Schedule
If you’re in Part of Term 1 (full semester) and withdraw after Deadline 1, here’s what you get back on tuition:
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Week 3: 77%
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Week 4: 69%
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Week 5: 62%
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Week 6: 54%
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Week 7: 46%
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Week 8: 38%
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Week 9: 31%
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Week 10: 23%
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Week 11: 15%
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Week 12: 8%
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Week 13 and beyond: 0%
Withdraw later than Week 13, and you’re not eligible for a tuition refund.
- Application Fee: $125
- LOA Deposit: $1,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $17,000
- Total Tuition Fee: $34,000
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Master's
- Intake: Jan-2026
Checklist for Master’s:
- CV/Resume
- Passport
- Academic documents
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Visa copy, PPR letter & Study permit (If Onshore)
- Canadian address (If Onshore)
- Letter of Intent by the student (Please note student only need to answer 1-4 questions of the form)
- 02 Letter of Recommendations (Preferably form the School and College/University) Referees Email ID and Names (Emails must be official not personal)
- Signed information release form (Master’s Program)
- WES is Required for Computer Science, Education , Engineering and Applied Science Programs