Overview

Even in times of climate protection and the energy transition, fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas remain a mainstay of our society. By further developing traditional petroleum engineering techniques and new areas of application such as energy storage from renewable sources and the use of deep geothermal energy, modern oil and natural gas engineers are making it possible to put the energy supply of the future on a more environmentally friendly basis

Job profile and labor market

The demand for well-trained engineers in the field of oil and gas engineering and deep geothermal energy remains high. This practice-oriented program qualifies graduates for independent positions as well as planning and management roles in the global petroleum industry and its related environment.

These include the description and evaluation of oil and gas deposits, the development and commercial production, the processing of oil and gas, and the storage and transport of marketable products. Energy storage and the use of subsoil for geothermal projects and CO2 storage open up further areas of application.

Potential employers of graduates from the Petroleum Engineering programme of the Clausthal University of Technology include

Companies in the oil/natural gas industry
Companies in the energy supply and storage industry
Companies in the supporting service industry
Authorities and associations
Research institutions and universities
engineering offices
Management consultancies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication

Management, Economics and Law

Advanced Reservoir Mechanics

Advanced Production and Well Planning

Data Acquisition and Evaluation

Reservoir Modeling and Simulation

Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 5 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Master's in Petroleum Engineering builds on the Bachelor's in Energy and Natural Resources (with a focus on Petroleum Engineering) as a consecutive degree program
Alternatively, admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized university or university of applied sciences, or an equivalent qualification, as well as good English language skills. If equivalence is lacking, admission is possible subject to conditions.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

460 EUR / year

≈ 460 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

460 EUR / year

≈ 460 EUR / year

Living costs

Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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