Be an Energy Leader. Be a Longhorn.

The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering offers the #1 petroleum engineering program in the nation. Our faculty are internationally recognized award winners, conducting ground-breaking research to solve the energy questions of tomorrow.

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Undergraduate Education

The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering’s (UT PGE) leading undergraduate program provides a tight-knit, strong community for students to learn in one of the nation’s most dynamic and exciting cities. 

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Graduate Education

The University of Texas at Austin’s top-ranked petroleum engineering graduate program is a strong and influential community that is dedicated to changing the world — 150 students, $16 million secured in research funding last year alone, and 1,500+ alumni with graduate degrees.

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Engineering Student Orgs

Hook in to your experience at UT PGE.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Internships (SURI)

SURI brings together innovative undergraduate minds from prestigious universities across the country to UT PGE to research hot energy topics with world-class faculty members.