Program Overview
The Geology (Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins) at Kazan Federal University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Geology (Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Russian Federation 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kazan, Russian Federation
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geology (Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins) programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Philosophy of\nnatural science
- Modern problems\nof economics, organization and management in the prospecting surveys and\nsubsurface use
- History and\nMethodology of Geological Sciences
- Academic writing
- Modern Stratigraphic Methods
- Sedimentology and Lithostratigraphy
- Skeletal Biomineralization: Patterns, Processes, and\nEvolution
- Sequence Stratigraphy
- Applied Chemostratigraphy
- Applied Micropalaeontology
- Chronostatigraphic Division of the Phanerozoic
- Numerical Paleontology and Stratigraphy
- Applied Geophysical Methods
- Skeletal Biomineralization: Patterns, Processes, and\nEvolution
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Previous study results. Diploma and transcript of the results, confirmed by the home university, will be attached to the application for admission.
- Data provided in the CV. CV will be attached to the application for admission.
- Data provided in the statement of purpose. Statement of purpose will be attached to the application for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,765 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kazan Federal University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kazan Federal University
Kazan Federal University
Kazan, Russia
Kazan Federal University is a public research university located in Kazan, Russia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months