Study program

University

City

Clausthal University of Technology

Petroleum Engineering

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Geosciences, Mechanical Engineering, Earth Science, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Mining and Mineral Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Management, Surveying, Geodesy, Geodesy and Geoinformatics, Geophysics, Geochemistry

M.Sc.

Degree

120

ECTS

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul/15 Oct

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: without admission restriction
Application:: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Be part of a one-of-a-kind program in petroleum engineering

During this master’s program, students gain deep knowledge of diverse areas related to petroleum engineering such as drilling and production, reservoir management, energy storage and distribution, and deep geothermal systems.

Great career path ahead of you

Graduates of this master’s program successfully work in the petroleum industry, energy supply & storage companies, companies providing service and support functions for the industry, associations and public bodies, research facilities and universities, engineering firms, and corporate consultancies, among others.

Be part of a top university of technology

Clausthal University of Technology stands for research and sciences. It fosters important partnerships with economic organizations and academic institutions in the region.

Complete a semester abroad at a partner university and/or a project in a petroleum company

This hands-on program puts special emphasis on providing students the needed practical experience to solve real-world problems. This is made by incentivizing students to study a semester abroad at a partner university and/or a project work in a petroleum company.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Clausthal

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a charming town in the middle of the well-known Harz mountain region. The enchanting mountain range located in the north of Germany has stunning natural landscapes and is a wonderful place to live and study.

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Course Description

Do you wish to be part of a unique study program that will teach you essential knowledge about petroleum engineering and where you’ll have the chance to specialize in areas such as Reservoir Management, Drilling and Production, or Deep Geothermal Systems? Do you want to study in a modern university of technology with state-of-the-art equipment and experienced lecturers from the petroleum industry? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from the Clausthal University of Technology is the right choice for you! During your studies, you’ll be able to choose your field of specialization and study completely in English. Prepare yourself for a dazzling career path in the petroleum industry, or continue your academic career with a Ph.D.!

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in

Petroleum Engineering or
closely related courses

interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the field of petroleum engineering.

Special Program Features

Focus: Reservoir Management

Students who choose to focus on Reservoir Management complete modules in Communication, Management, Economics & Law, Advanced Reservoir Mechanics, Advanced Production & Well Planning, Data Acquisition & Evaluation, Reservoir Modeling & Simulation, Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery, Seminar in Advanced Reservoir Topics, a Group Project, and a Master’s thesis.

Focus: Drilling and Production

Students who choose to focus on Drilling and Production complete modules in Communication, Management, Economics & Law, Advanced Reservoir Mechanics, Advanced Production & Well Planning, Advanced Drilling & Completion, Directional Drilling & Logging, Production, Seminar in Advanced Drilling & Production Topics, a Group Project, and a Master’s thesis.

Focus: Deep Geothermal Systems

Students who choose to focus on Deep Geothermal Systems complete modules in Communication, Management, Economics & Law, Advanced Reservoir Mechanics, Advanced Production & Well Planning, Data Acquisition & Evaluation, Advanced Drilling & Completion, Geothermal Systems, Seminar in Advanced Geothermal Engineering Topics, a Group Project, and a Master’s thesis.

Partner Universities

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Barcelona

City

6 months

Duration

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Marmara University

Istanbul

City

6 months

Duration

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Université du Havre

Le Havre

City

6 months

Duration

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Accreditations

ASIIN

The Accreditation Agency for Study Programs in Engineering Sciences, Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a non-profit association located in Düsseldorf that works nationally and internationally for recognition, comparability and quality control (accreditation) of Bachelor's and Master's programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “Petroleum Engineering” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in

Petroleum Engineering

or closely related courses

Min ECTS points required:

180

If you do not have a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, but in another comparable discipline, the curriculum of your bachelor's program should contain at least 50 ECTS Credit Points (CP) in basic engineering disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical and mechanical engineering, and 25 ECTS CP in geosciences, deep well-drilling technology, reservoir, and production engineering, to be eligible.
Should the applicant on the day of the application not yet hold a degree, a minimum of 150 completed ECTS points is required for the application to be processed. In this case, any admission is only preliminary and the applicant is required to show a graduation certificate when the registration program starts.

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Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

IELTS

min 6.5

TOEIC

min 1050

TOEFL iBT

min 79

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

Additional information:

The native English speakers must prove that English was medium of instruction during their secondary school education. Applicants who’s mother tongue is not English, but who is graduated in an English taught bachelor program, must provide an official letter confirming this.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Germany

Winter Semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter Semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter Semester: -

Applications are open from:

Winter semester:May 25 (German)May 25 (EU)May 25 (Non EU)

Summer semester:

Spring semester:

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of Admission:

without admission restriction

Admission Test/Interview:

None

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

Clausthal University of Technology charges a fee of 75 EUR for processing international certificates.

Application Documents

Letter of Motivation

School-Leaving Certificate

Certified copy of the secondary school-leaving certificate with a list of results and a translation into German or English (if original is in a third language)

Copy of first University-level Degree → Qualification Requirements

Certified copies and translations (German or English) of the certificate of bachelor's degree

Transcript of Records

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Online Application Form

Completed Checklist with choice of specialization (Reservoir Management, Drilling/Production). Please attach a printed copy of the Checklist to your application documents.

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