Petroleum University of Technology

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Petroleum University of Technology (PUT) is Iran's premier institution for petroleum and chemical engineering, renowned for its deep historical ties to the nation's oil industry. Established in 1939, it is the oldest university in the Middle East specializing in these fields. Academically, PUT is best known for its robust programs in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Drilling Engineering, and Reservoir Engineering. For international students, the university offers support through its International Affairs Office, assisting with admissions, visas, and potentially providing Persian language instruction. While the primary language of instruction is Persian, some graduate-level research and resources may be available in English, making it a unique hub for specialized energy studies.

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The Petroleum University of Technology (Persian: دانشگاه صنعت نفت) is an Iranian public university funded by the Ministry of Petroleum particularly by its main company, the NIOC. It was founded in 1939 in Abadan in response to the increasing industrialization of Iran oil company, and is officially the second oldest university in Iran after University of Tehran According to QS World University Rankings 2020 for petroleum engineering programs, PUT has not been placed among the top 100 universities. It offers B.Sc., M.S and Doctorate programs for upstream and downstream oil and gas industry such as petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, offshore engineering, instrumentation engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, accounting, and marine engineering. It has four campuses in Ahwaz, Abadan, Tehran and Mahmudabad and some research centers. Petroleum University of Technology

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