Program Overview
The Petroleum Geosciences Engineering at University of Stavanger is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Petroleum Geosciences Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Stavanger, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Petroleum Geosciences Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Health, Safety, and Environment
- Structural Styles
- Seismic Reflection Methods
- Sequence Stratigraphy
- Depositional Systems
- Petroleum Systems
- Petrophysics and Seismic Analysis
- Reservoir Characterisation
- Decision Analysis and Geostatistics
- 3D Structural and Geological Modelling
- Seismic Interpretation
- Advanced Fieldwork Methodology for Petroleum Geologists
- Thesis Seminar
- Master Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor\'s degree in Petroleum Geosciences Engineering
- Applicants with a Bachelor\'s degree in another discipline may also be taken into consideration if they have least 40 ECTS credits in geosciences, geology or geophysics
- All applicants have to document at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/statistics/calculus of probability
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-03-18
About University of Stavanger
University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
University of Stavanger is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months