Program Overview

Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering

The Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering program is a Master's Degree Programme that spans 5 years, located in Trondheim.

Important Information

• The program is closed to new applicants, with the last admission being in autumn 2022.
• It is a full-time program.
• The program is taught in Norwegian.
• The location of the program is Trondheim.

Program Details

The Master in Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering consists of general natural science, engineering subjects, and computer technology. The program aims to teach students to discover and extract oil and gas resources in the most environmentally and economically efficient manner, secure oil fields, and apply and develop new technology that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Main Profiles

Students can choose one of the following main profiles:

• Petroleum Geosciences
• Petroleum Engineering

Replacement of Program

From 2023, the Master in Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering will be replaced with the Master in Georesources and Geotechnology. Petroleum engineers will also be involved in finding solutions to the challenges with greenhouse gas emissions that the world is facing.