Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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The amount of discount for this event
100 €
The total service fee for this program after discount:
€ 199
ABOUT
Studying Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering at Stavanger university in Norway:
Norway is recognized worldwide as a leader in the advances of offshore petroleum. With Stavanger being the oil capital of the North Sea, the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Stavanger has close ties with the local and international industry.
The MSc in Petroleum Engineering is uniquely focused on the specific needs of the upstream petroleum industry and explores challenges currently being faced by practicing petroleum engineers.
The degree in Petroleum Engineering has been offered by our institution since 1977 and is at the forefront of petroleum engineering education. Numerous events, conferences, and company presentations are organised in the city and at the university throughout the year, which allows the students to build a network within the industry.
The programme provides an excellent basis for PhD studies for those who wish to pursue a career in education or research.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 2 years/ 4 semesters
- Degree awarded by: Stavanger university
- Admission criteria: bachelor’s degree
- Language of instruction: English
- Format: Full-time
- Fees: 150,000 NOK per academic year (60 ECTS)
Curriculum:
- Reservoir Physics and Chemistry
- Directional Drilling and Well Flow Engineering
- Computational Reservoir and Well Modeling
- Master Thesis in Petroleum Engineering
Recommended Electives 2nd semester
- Modern Well Design and Downhole Drilling Physics
- Modeling and Control for Automation Processes
- Advanced Well and Drilling Engineering
- Catalysis for Energy Conversion
Career opportunity:
The master programme in Petroleum Engineering educates highly qualified engineers for a wide range of jobs in the oil and gas industry. This is an international industry, and master students in petroleum engineering will have many opportunities on the international jobs market after completing their degrees
The general goal of the programme is to provide the candidate with a broad knowledge base to help manage the world`s petroleum resources in the most profitable and sustainable way.
A Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering gives a solid foundation for admission to PhD studies in the areas relevant to the chosen academic specialisation. In particular, the PhD studies in energy and petroleum technology are relevant.
Application Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree within the following disciplines is required:
– Energy- and Petroleum Engineering
– Geosciences with at least 20 ECTS credits in petroleum engineering courses - Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other engineering disciplines may also be considered if they document at least 30 ECTS credits in petroleum engineering courses.
- All applicants must have at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/statistics/calculus.
- Admission to this master’s programme requires a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (according to ECTS Standards) in your bachelor’s degree. Applicants with a result Second-class lower Division or lower are not qualified for admission.
What are petroleum engineering courses?
Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering must document that they have taken petroleum engineering courses. These courses include, but are not limited to: geology, geosciences, drilling, reservoir technology, oil and gas production, well logging, drill and well fluids, thermo- and fluid dynamics.
List of required documents:
- CV
- Transcript of records
- English language requirements
- Final diploma from higher secondary education
- Passport copy/ Documentation of change of name (if applicable)
- Documentation of Financing (only required for non- EU/EEA applicants)
English language requirements:
| English certification | Overall score |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOFEL iBT | 90 |
| PTE | 62 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE) |
Deadlines and intakes:
- Deadline to register courses for the autumn semester: 1 September
- Official Semester Start: 14 August
- Deadline to register courses for the spring semester: 1 February
- Official Semester Start: 2 January
If you do not have a citizenship from a Nordic country/ EU/Switzerland or Liechtenstein, or a bachelor’s degree from a Nordic country, and do not meet the Norwegian language requirement.
You must apply as an international applicant between 15 November and 1 December.
Dates related to the program:
- Start of studies: August every year
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Expenses (NOK)
150,000
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
All students admitted to degree studies or exchange programmes at the University of Stavanger can apply for student housing through SiS Housing. The rental price is NOK 3,200–5,300 per month per person. The rooms are modestly furnished with a bed, desk, and closet. However, no dishes, cooking utensils, duvet, pillow or towels are available in the accommodations. You have to bring your own or purchase the items upon arrival. Electricity and broadband internet connection are included. You may need to buy your own Wi-Fi router.
General information for international students:
- International students will be given a housing application code upon registration of study application. You should use this given code to apply for student housing. This code should be used by international students who are arriving in Norway for the first time ONLY.
- Due to the precarious housing situation in Stavanger, UiS does not guarantee accommodation for all international students.
- You will receive only one housing offer and if you reject it, you have to make your own arrangements.
- Contracts cover usually one or two full semesters, and full semesters only (five months*).
- There are no family apartments available for international students with children. Only single room apartments are available for international students.
- International students cannot change their room with another person in the dorms, nor change dorms without the approval of SiS Housing.
- It is not possible to terminate the contract with SiS Housing during the first 5 months of the contract.
After Graduation
Vacant positions for students and graduates:
- In the job portal, you will find relevant jobs for students and newly qualified graduates.
- The positions that are posted are relevant for students and graduates.
- Search for trainee positions, internships, summer jobs, temporary, full-time and part-time jobs.
- All you have to do is consider working in different companies according to your qualifications and education.