Overview

You can find employment in the energy sector either working in oil and gas exploration or in carbon capture utilisation and sequestration (CCUS), mining industry, road and tunnel construction, and research and development. The diverse range of exciting opportunities is due to in-depth topics of geology, fluid flow in porous media, CO2 and H2 storage, increased oil recovery, energy transition, and decision-making.

The energy sector requires professionals who understand the intricacies and importance of transitioning to a sustainable energy mix. A combined education in geosciences and reservoir engineering will prepare you to be a critical part of the future low-carbon world. Join our study programme and be a part of the changing future.

Programme Structure

Courses

Subsurface Geology
Reservoir Physics and Chemistry
Reservoir Geophysics
Reservoir Evaluation Technology
Subsurface Interpretation and Modelling
Reservoir Modelling and Simulation
Reservoir Storage and Production
Energy Transition and Sustainability
Integrated Reservoir Management
Modeling and Computational Engineering
Economics and Decision Analysis for Engineers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Mining, Oil & Gas View 7 other Masters in Geology in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in natural sciences, engineering, or equivalent, which includes at least 10 ECTS credits in mathematics

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

190000 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 190000 NOK per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Stavanger

10497 - 15897 NOK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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