Petroleum Institute - United Arab Emirates

The Petroleum Institute (PI), based in Abu Dhabi, is one of the United Arab Emirates' renowned educational establishments. Focused on the oil and gas industry, PI offers engineering, sciences and petroleum-related courses. Established in 2001, it is renowned for its research caliber and standards.

Overview

The Petroleum Institute (PI), situated in Abu Dhabi, is one of the prestigious educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates. It was founded with the goal of establishing an educational institution that would provide world-class education in the fields of engineering, sciences and petroleum-related courses. This would meet both regional and global demand for technologically advanced personnel in the hydrocarbon industry. Over the years, PI has grown into a renowned institution in the field of petroleum sciences with its profound commitment to technologically driven educational and research programs. It integrates market-driven curriculum, state-of-the-art labs and equipment with research capabilities that are unparalleled in the region. It currently has a student population of about 1,200. As part of its vision to becoming a globally recognized institution, it undertook strategic mergers with other institutions to strengthen academic capabilities and enhance research focused on energy.