The Petroleum Institute (PI) (formerly The Petroleum Institute University and Research Center) is a multidisciplinary research center of Khalifa University which focuses on oil, gas and broader energy industries. The Institute previously operated as an independent entity, funded by a consortium of national and international oil companies. The center is currently part of Khalifa University's Sas Al Nakhl Campus. In 2017, The Petroleum Institute and The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology became parts of Khalifa University. The Petroleum Institute also offers graduate level programs.