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Petroleum Engineering, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

With the study program Petroleum Engineering, it is the only institute in Germany that trains specifically for the fields of drilling and production technology, reservoir engineering as well as natural gas transport and distribution. This consecutive degree program is divided into a Bachelor's and a Master's program. The Master's program is internationally oriented and is therefore offered in English - as already the lectures in the Bachelor's degree program.

Programme Structure

There are two fields of study to choose from:

  • Reservoir Management
  • Drilling / Production
  • Deep Geothermal Systems

The content structure is structured as follows:

  • Specialization in Petroleum Engineering
  • Specialization in Management, Economics, Law
  • interdisciplinary group project

Modules of the fields of study:

Common modules

  • Communication
  • Management, Economics and Law
  • Group Project
  • Master thesis
  • Data Acquisition and Evaluation
  • Reservoir and Fluid Mechanics

Reservoir Management

  • Data Acquisition and Evaluation
  • Production Engineering
  • Reservoir Modeling and Simulation

Drilling / Production

  • Directional Drilling and Logging
  • Production

Deep Geothermal Systems

  • Data Acquisition and Evaluation
  • Geothermal Systems

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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General Requirements

Master Petroleum Engineering is building up a consecutive study program at the Bachelor Energy and Raw Materials (focus on Petroleum Engineering). An alternative requirement for admission is a bachelor's degree with a specialization in petroleum engineering from a recognized (specialized) university or an equivalent qualification as well as good English language skills. In the absence of equivalence, a conditional approval is possible.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    1000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 500 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    1000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 500 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Clausthal-Zellerfeld

  • 630 - 1000 EUR/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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