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Petroleum Engineering
Master's Program in Petroleum Engineering
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duration, mode
2 years (full-time)
fees
full tuition coverage
scholarship
up to 55,000 rub/month
benefits
relocation & accommodation, private medical insurance (in accordance with Skoltech policies)
language
English
upcoming deadline
apply for the competitive selection by May 27, 2024
about the program

We train a new generation of scientists and engineers capable of dealing with the key challenges of the oil and gas sector, and creating innovative solutions for enhanced oil recovery from the existing sources and development of unconventional and hard-to-recover reserves. The program combines high-level engineering training with teaching of mathematical modeling and data analysis and gaining field experience through research and industry projects.

Center for Petroleum Science and Engineering
a successful graduate of the program will be capable of
1
skills and knowledge essential to effectively address complex challenges of hydrocarbon recovery
2
ability to effectively address in major oil production issues, including the development of unconventional and hard-to-recover reserves, such as heavy oil, shale oil, and offshore oil fields
3
using mathematical modeling, mathematical physics and data analysis techniques in oil and gas projects
4
experience within the industry's leading corporations and international labs from Russia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other countries
5
insight into how the oil and gas sector works, ability to identify and solve its outstanding issues

future career

industry
landing specialist positions in industry. Students are in demand among Russian and international oil and gas producers and service companies and succeed working for research and consulting
science
landing PhD positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international universities and research entities
startup
starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, consultants and investors

about Skoltech

Skoltech is an international graduate research-focused university that was founded by the group of world-renowned scientists in 2011. Skoltech's curriculum focuses on technology and innovation, offering Master's programs in 12 technological disciplines. Students receive rigorous theoretical and practical training, design their own research projects, participate in internships and gain entrepreneurial skills in English. The faculty is comprised of current researchers with international accreditation and achievements.
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courses

Students complete a minimum of required courses and then build their own curriculum competing by choosing from 200+ electives in various disciplines.

research

Students conduct real research with full access to Skoltech's advanced research laboratories. This reseach can also make up their final master's thesis.

industrial immersion and internship

In the summer between 1st and 2nd years of study, students gain practical experience in an 8-week long internship at leading corporate and research organisations.

entrepreneurship

Each program includes courses about commercialising projects, intellectual property law and business skills to prepare Skoltech graduates in their ventures and careers.

faculty 
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China University Of Petroleum
application
The application period for Skoltech master's programs is now open. The second wave deadline is May 27. Collect application documents and upload them to the SIA application acceptance system.
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contacts

address: 30 bld.1 Bolshoi boulevard, Skolkovo, 121205, Russian Federation
Room R3-2026


We are more than happy to meet visitors Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. Please arrange a visit 48 hours in advance by contacting admissions@skoltech.ru.

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