College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
, Kaduna • Est. 2023
About College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna is a private specialised institution focused on petroleum engineering, energy studies and related disciplines, located in Kaduna, Kaduna State, in north-central Nigeria. The institution offers programmes spanning petroleum engineering, geosciences, refinery and petrochemical engineering, energy economics, and pipeline engineering, addressing the substantial demand for petroleum and energy sector graduates in Nigeria — the largest oil-producing nation in Africa. The Kaduna location places the institution near the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company, supporting industrial attachment placements.
History
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies was established as a specialised private institution focused on petroleum, gas and energy education in Nigeria. The institution was conceived to address the shortage of locally-trained petroleum engineers and energy professionals in Nigeria — the largest oil-producing nation in Africa with substantial natural gas reserves. The Kaduna location was selected for its proximity to the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (one of Nigeria\'s major refineries) and accessibility from across northern Nigeria. The institution received NUC approval as a specialised university and admitted its inaugural cohort with focus on petroleum and energy disciplines.
Core values: ExcellenceIntegrityServiceInnovation
Key Facts at a Glance
Courses Offered (35)
Admission Requirements
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna State considers candidates who meet the institutional JAMB cutoff and pass the Post-UTME screening. Direct Entry applicants must meet the entry requirements for their chosen course.
Entry modes accepted: UTMEDirect Entry
✓ Accepts Direct Entry — Accepts inter-university transfers
Admission timeline (recent)
| Event | Year | Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Utme | 2026 | Apr 29 → Jun 3, 2026 | Open |
Sample Cutoff Marks (2025)
| Course | JAMB | Post-UTME | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Finance | 215 | 70 | Moderate |
| Economics | 211 | 54 | Moderate |
| Education and English Language | 210 | 51 | Moderate |
| Computer Science | 208 | 62 | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 207 | 57 | Moderate |
| Physiology | 204 | 73 | Moderate |
| Industrial Chemistry | 203 | 59 | Moderate |
| Dentistry | 200 | 73 | Moderate |
| Estate Management | 198 | 65 | Low |
| Mechanical Engineering | 197 | 55 | Low |
Tuition & Fees (2026/2027)
| Tuition fee | ₦850,000 |
| Acceptance fee (fresh students only) | ₦250,000 |
| On-campus accommodation | ₦350,000 |
| Development levy | ₦75,000 |
| Other fees (ID card, medicals, sport, etc.) | ₦100,000 |
| Estimated total per session | ₦1,625,000 |
For incoming undergraduate students in the 2026/2027 academic session. Returning students pay 60-70% of this amount.
Campus & Infrastructure
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies operates from a campus in Kaduna, Kaduna State, with specialised petroleum and energy training infrastructure including petroleum engineering laboratories, refining process simulators, energy economics computing facilities, the institution library, lecture theatres, student halls of residence and sports facilities. Kaduna is the commercial and industrial hub of north-central Nigeria, well-connected by road to Abuja (about 2.5 hours south), Kano (3 hours north) and Jos (3 hours east). Air access is via Kaduna International Airport with regular flights to Lagos and Abuja.