Norway is recognised worldwide as a leader in the advances of offshore industry, and the University of Stavanger has close ties with the local and international industry.
2 years (4 semesters)
English
120
August every year
Academic admission requirements below Information about the application process below
About the programme
This master's programme will provide you with advanced knowledge of petroleum wells in a life cycle perspective; from design and drilling via operation, control and production, to plugging and abandonment.
- This knowledge is based on classical topics like physics, mechanics, chemistry and fluid flow; but also specialised topics like reservoir technology, rock mechanics and material technology. These are all required within the primary application which is petroleum exploration and production.
- The study programme also concerns applications down-stream, like energy technology, as well as mathematical modelling and computer programming.
- The study programme in petroleum engineering is offered to international and Norwegian students, and all teaching activities are conducted in English. This is an advantage for you as a student, since you are educated to work in an international industry, where English is the working language.
- This master's programme leads to the Norwegian professional title 'sivilingeniør'.
Career prospects
- The master's 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 degree in Petroleum Engineering provides a basis for work with:
- planning and follow up of different phases of the life cycle of the well including drilling, completion, intervention and final plug and abandonment.
Further education
Graduates can qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Science and Technology with relevant specialisation at the University of Stavanger.
Learning outcomes
All study programmes at the UiS have a set of defined learning targets. Read more about the learning outcome for this study programme.
En kandidat som har fullført utdannelsen forventes å ha oppnådd følgende læringsutbytte, definert i generell kompetanse, kunnskaper og ferdigheter:
Kunnskap:
K1: Kandidaten har avansert kunnskap innenfor fagområdet petroleumsteknologi og spesialisert innsikt i et bestemt område innenfor dette feltet.
K2: Kandidaten har inngående kjennskap til vitenskapelige teorier og metoder knyttet til fagområdet. Kandidaten kan anvende denne kunnskapen på nye områder innenfor fagområdet og analysere faglige problemstillinger med utgangspunkt i fagområdets historie, tradisjon, egenart og samfunnsmessige betydning.
K3: Kandidaten kan anvende denne kunnskapen til å utvikle, styre og gjennomføre petroleumsteknologiske løsninger innen olje- og gassektoren.
Ferdigheter:
F1: Kandidaten kan analysere eksisterende teorier, metoder og fortolkninger innenfor petroleumsteknologi og arbeide selvstendig med praktiske og teoretiske problemstillinger.
F2: Kandidaten kan gjennomføre et selvstendig, spesialisert forsknings- eller utviklingsprosjekt innen petroleumsteknologi under veiledning og i tråd med gjeldende forskningsetiske normer.
F3: Kandidaten kan løse problemstillinger i petroleumsteknologi ved å integrere forskjellige typer data som brukes i oljeindustrien.
F4: Kandidaten kan bruke moderne teknologi og styre, utvikle og gjennomføre prosesser innen petroleumsteknologi.
Generell kompetanse:
G1: Kandidaten kan analysere relevante faglige, forskningsrelaterte og etiske problemstillinger
G2: Kandidaten kan anvende sin egen kunnskap og ferdigheter på nye områder for å utføre avanserte oppgaver og prosjekter.
G3: Kandidaten kan formidle informasjon knyttet til selvstendig arbeid til andre petroleumsingeniører. Kandidaten behersker terminologien på fagområdet svært godt.
G4: Kandidaten kan kommunisere, ikke bare med andre petroleumsingeniører, men også med allmennheten, om faglige problemstillinger, og dermed bidra med nye ideer til samfunnet.
Studyplan with courses
Academic requirements
A bachelor's degree within the following disciplines is required:
- Energy- and Petroleum Engineering
- Geosciences with at least 20 ECTS credits in energy- and petroleum engineering courses
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in other engineering disciplines may also be considered if they document at least 20 ECTS credits in energy- and petroleum engineering courses
Applicants must have the equivalent of 25 ECTS credits in mathematics, 5 ECTS credits in statistics and 7,5 ECTS credits in Physics.
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.
Application and admission
International and local applicants have different deadlines and application procedures, depending on your citizenship, language skills and educational background.
Student life at UiS
Student exchange
By going on exchange to one of our partner institutions abroad as part of your studies, you will have an opportunity to get a unique education. In addition to improving your career opportunities, you grow as a person and gain the ability to greater reflect on the topics you study as part of your degree.
Opplegg for utvekslingen
Det 3. semesteret på masterprogrammet i petroleumsteknologi er tilrettelag for utveksling, ved å tilby 30 studiepoeng valgemner. Emnene tatt i utlandet må imidlertid være relevante for masterprogrammet, og må godkjennes av instituttet. Det er også viktig at emnene tatt i utlandet ikke overlapper med emner som allerede er tatt.
Flere muligheterI tillegg til de faglig anbefalte lærestedene som er listet opp under, har UiS en rekke avtaler med universitet utenfor Europa som er aktuelle for alle studenter på UiS med forbehold om at de finner et relevant fagtilbud. Innen Norden og Baltikum kan alle studenter benytte seg av Nordlys- og Nordtek-nettverkene. Finn ut mer.
Kontaktperson
Veiledning og forhåndsgodkjenninger av emner: Karina Sanni
Generelle spørsmål om utveksling: Utvekslingsveilederen i Digital studentekspedisjon
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most common questions we get about studying energy related courses at the University of Stavanger.
Is it possible to take the study as a distance student?
Some of the courses included in the study programme may be taken digitally as a distance student. However, several of the courses on the programme have compulsory laboratory activities, which requires that one is present. You can always consult with the study adviser or lecturers if you are wondering if a specific course can be completed digitally.
Can I take this study part time?
We do not have a separate part-time plan for this study. But you get the right to study for 3 years by admission to the master's programme, with the possibility of a fourth year to complete. This means that you can set up an individual education plan that is not a full-time study. It is a good idea to contact the study adviser so that you can make a plan together.
How do I find my way around campus?
Our electronic map (MazeMap) takes you straight to the room or auditorium you are looking for. The map also contains other important information about buildings and outdoor spaces.
Contact
Faculty Administration TN
Kontor for utdanningsadministrative tjenester
Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering