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The Petroleum Institute

· Public University

Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

The Petroleum Institute: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The Petroleum Institute is a public university in the United Arab Emirates. It suits students who want to study there, but the study programmes, admissions details, and fees need to be checked on the university website before applying.

  2. What you can study

    The university’s programme catalogue is not published in the information available here. Confirm on the official website what subjects and degrees are currently offered before you apply.

  3. Getting in

    Application steps for international students are not published here. Check the official website for entry requirements, required documents, deadlines, and any country-specific instructions, then confirm with the admissions office if anything is unclear.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here. Confirm the current fee for your programme and student status with its admissions office, and plan separately for living costs in the United Arab Emirates.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check visa steps, document legalization, health insurance, accommodation, and any programme-specific entry requirements.

  6. How it compares

    In the United Arab Emirates, The Petroleum Institute is one of 37 universities. That makes it part of a fairly broad higher-education market, so your decision should depend on whether its official programme offering, admissions process, and costs fit what you need as an international applicant.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about The Petroleum Institute

What type of institution is The Petroleum Institute?

It is a public university in the United Arab Emirates.

Where is The Petroleum Institute located?

It is in the United Arab Emirates.

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 37 universities in the United Arab Emirates.

What is the university website?

http://www.pi.ac.ae/

Overview

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry. It claims to represent nearly 600 corporations involved in production, refinement, distribution, and many other aspects of the petroleum industry. It has advanced climate change denial and blocking of climate legislation to defend the interests of its constituent organizations.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Arab Emirates.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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