The University of Tulsa recently placed in the Top 100 of the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject for its petroleum engineering program. UTulsa’s McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering was recognized for academic excellence, post-graduation employment and research impact/quality in the field.
To produce this year’s rankings, QS analyzed the reputation and research output of more than 6,200 institutions. The University of Tulsa was one of only 228 institutions in the United States to be recognized. UTulsa has placed in QS’s top 100 three times since 2021 and has maintained a top 200 ranking for the past five years.
“This ranking is proof of our college’s dedication to providing a high-quality education with measurable outcomes to the next generation of engineers,” said College of Engineering & Computer Science Dean Andreas A. Polycarpou. “The energy industry has been at the core of our university for nearly a century, and we are proud to continue to lead in this critical field.”
The QS World University Rankings is a higher education analyst of comparative college and university rankings compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds. Founded in 1990, QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the leading global provider of higher education and careers information. QS ensures that student candidates have access to helpful tools and insights to make informed decisions about their education.
The University of Tulsa’s McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering is internationally recognized as one of the top petroleum engineering schools in the country. By employing expert faculty, allowing access to state-of-the-art equipment and research opportunities supported by some of the world’s top oil and gas firms, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the industry. UTulsa alumni are employed at Fortune 500 companies and are seen as leaders in the field.