About

The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is ranked amongst the top for petroleum education. Students of MPGE can expect an education unparalleled to others with industry responsive curriculum, state-of-the-art laboratories, renowned faculty, a multicultural environment, opportunity for hands-on learning, and engagement with top industry professionals. MPGE is dedicated to student success, and its long history of excellence is proof of that.

It used to be said, “Wherever there is oil, you will find an OU graduate.” This statement still rings true today. MPGE graduates are sought by industry recruiters and command top salaries for their skill and expertise. A number of graduates from our programs have gone on to become CEO’s of major oil and gas companies, and seven MPGE alumni have served as president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

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Accreditation

ACCREDITATION

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Petroleum and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.

MISSION

The mission of the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering is to provide our students with educational experiences which allow them the opportunity to develop technical competence and intellectual perspective to function effectively in and continue professional growth during their careers. These experiences occur primarily through research, innovative classroom instruction, lab experiences, and student mentoring.

MPGE Status Report

The following is a link to the MPGE Status Report:

pdf 2021 MPGE Status Report Activity

Recent Mewbourne graduate holding his diploma.

Program Educational Objectives

Our alumni will have successful careers as engineers in oil and gas, government, or related industries by applying engineering judgement that is established on fundamentals and continual growth in their competencies.

Our alumni will serve society by involvement in professional activities that positively impact health, safety, and environment through ethical behavior and contemporary knowledge.

Student Outcomes

Gain the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
Gain the ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Gain the ability to communicate effectively with range of audiences.
Gain the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Gain the ability to function effectively on a team whose memebers together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Gain an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Gain the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropiate learning strategies.