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Admission into the Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session
Introduction: The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), now Institute of Petroleum & Energy Studies (IPES) offers Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology programme designed to target candidates from oil and gas producing communities and others that seek to pursue a career in the petroleum and energy industry for sustainable development. -
Admission into the MSc (Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition Programme) for the 2025/2026 Session
An International MSc Programme.The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) formerly the Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), was established in 2003, as a bold effort to bridge the skills gap between the theory of the classroom and the practical and changing needs of the oil and gas industry. -
Admission into the M.Sc. (Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition Programme) for the 2024/2025 Session
An International MSc Programme.The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) formerly Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), was established in 2003, as a bold effort to bridge the skills gap between theory of the classroom and the practical and changing needs of the oil and gas industry.
Events
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IPES 22nd Anniversary & Induction Ceremony
We are delighted to invite you to our 22nd Anniversary & Induction Ceremony, as we formally induct the MSc Batch 22 & PGD Batch 16 students and also celebrate over two decades of developing world-class energy professionals. -
IPES Career Fair 2025 - Navigating Energy Transition: Challenges & Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Sector
The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) Uniport, in partnership with the SPE SECTION 103, invites you to our 2025 Career Fair with the theme - Navigating Energy Transition: Challenges & Opportunities for the Oil and Gas Sector. -
IPES 21st Anniversary & Induction Ceremony
The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) warmly invites you to its 21st Anniversary Celebration and Induction Ceremony under the thought-provoking theme:
Welcome to IPES
The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (formerly the Institute of Petroleum Studies) was established in 2003 in a unique collaboration between the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, the French Petroleum Institute or Institut français du pétrole (IFP), France, and the NNPC/Total E&P Nigeria Limited (now TotalEnergies) Joint Venture to meet the needs of the petroleum industry through a commitment to excellence in training, applied research, continuing education and capacity development.
Partners
Why Study in IPES?A Multi-disciplinary ApproachPractical and Stimulating LearningExpanding OpportunitiesAn Outsanding FacultySupportive ClassmatesCondusive Learning Environment
Teaching Responsibility
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Uniport
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IFP, France
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Industry
Benefits of studying in IPES
01. Professional Certification
Successful students at the end of the MSc programme shall receive a Masters' Degree jointly awarded by IFP School, France and the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Students will be presented for Associate Environment Practitioners (AEP) Certification (NREP, USA).
Students will be presented for Associate Environment Practitioners (AEP) Certification (NREP, USA).
02. Practical and Stimulating Learning
The IPES Masters programme is taught jointly by lecturers from the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Nigeria, IFP School, France as well as experts from the petroleum industry within and outside Nigeria.
Our curriculum is contemporary and research-intensive, focusing on the dynamic realities of the energy industry and the nature of the complexities to deal with – as new research results brings fresh material, which subjects classroom knowledge to constant review.
Our curriculum is contemporary and research-intensive, focusing on the dynamic realities of the energy industry and the nature of the complexities to deal with – as new research results brings fresh material, which subjects classroom knowledge to constant review.
03. Internship and Employment Opportunities
IPES graduates have a 95% internship and employability rate in the oil and gas industry on graduation.
Our specialised Career Service team help graduates find internships, placement, and continuing education. The service also includes helping with job applications and interviews.
Our specialised Career Service team help graduates find internships, placement, and continuing education. The service also includes helping with job applications and interviews.
Governance
IPES Governing Board
Dr. Yakubu BELGORE
Executive Director, People and Country Services, TEPNG
Mrs. Kenechi Esomeju
General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), TEPNG
Prof. Sunday Sunday Ikiensikimama
Director IPES, Uniport
Prof. Leo Osuji
Director, University of Port Harcourt FoundationProf. U. A. Kamalu
Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt
Mrs. Flora Amadi
Administrative Secretary, IPES Uniport
Prof. Frederique Fournier
Coordinator and Chairman, Advisory Committee of IPES and IFP Training School
Remi Mouchel
IFP Training Chairman of the Executive Board and Director of OperationsAlhaji Sani Kabo
Head of Business Services, NNPC LimitedMr. Jide Adebulehin
PTDF
IPES Management
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Meet our lovely students
Testimonials
As a Well Engineer, I belong to multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of Geologists, Reservoir Engineers, Petro Physicists, etc. With my training in IPS, I am able to understand the work done by these colleagues. I can appreciate the uncertainties and risks that they identify in their scopes.
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IPS gave me an invaluable opportunity to be here today. It equipped me with the basic technical and soft skills to work in the industry. IPS imbibes you with discipline, good work ethics and collaborative skills which automatically gives you a head start that propels you beyond the reach of your contemporaries within and beyond the industry
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- “Looking for a school that will revolutionize your thinking, behavioural pattern, and quest for knowledge? IPS is doing just that. IPS builds a complete oil and gas engineer and has launched me on a path to a successful career.”
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- My presentation and communication skills were greatly improved at IPS and has been a springboard for me. Resilience cannot be taken away from an IPS graduate who through tough study times persevered till the end
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- The IPS experience made me constantly strive to be a better version of myself (personally & professionally). It taught me that teamwork, commitment and consistency are keys to achieving goals. Nowadays, no matter how difficult a task or situation may seem, I believe it is possible to overcome.
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- With dedicated and motivated tutors, updated knowledge base with industry exposure and a student community that fosters camaraderie and bonds that last far beyond the study period... IPS, without a doubt, is the best school i have studied at.
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