The Application Process
01. Start Online Submission
Submit an online form to start your application. Read through the article relating to your programme choice below, then click on the button at the bottom of the page to access the form.
02. Aptitude Test
Candidates who meet all the requirements would be required to take an aptitude test. Successful candidates would be invited for an oral interview
03. Oral Interview
The oral interview is the last phase of the application process. Successful candidates from the phase would be offered admission
Admission into the Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT) for the 2025/2026 Academic Session
Introduction:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology programme targets candidates from oil and gas producing communities and others seeking to pursue a career in the petroleum and energy industry for sustainable development. The Institute's faculty is made up of lecturers and resource persons from the University of Port Harcourt, (Uniport), other universities in Nigeria and experts from the petroleum and energy industry. The Institute provides a conducive learning environment, full Internet access, a virtual library, and hands-on training. Students use State-of-the-art software, and industry case studies and undertake field visits. Students are encouraged to live and work together to develop a team spirit. On completion of the programme, students are offered a one-year internship with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited. They can also progress to the prestigious Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition programme at the Institute.
Programme Duration:
The programme is an intensive full-time programme that runs for twelve (12) calendar months. The programme is not affected by industrial actions and is fully residential. Fees are non-refundable.
Award of Diploma:
Successful candidates shall be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT) from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Admission Requirements:
A candidate who seeks admission to the PGDPT must have one of the following admission requirements:
Application:
Application is online
A non-refundable fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) would be required to be paid online to commence the application process.
The programme is tuition-paying and successfully admitted candidates shall be responsible for their tuition or seek sponsorship. However, successfully admitted candidates from the OBAGI OIL FIELDS Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) which comprises: Akabuka, Amah, Egi Clan, Idu Obosiukwu, Obagi, Obite, Ogbogu, Rumuekpe, Ekpeye Clan and Oboburu have guaranteed full sponsorship.
Important Dates to remember:
• August 31st, 2025 - Last date to Submit your online application
• September 3rd, 2025 - Aptitude Test: Onsite or virtual
• September 10th, 2025 - Oral Interview: Onsite or virtual
• November 10th, 2025 - Commencement of academic activities for the session
Any change in the dates will be communicated via email
For inquiries, please get in touch with +2348033876559, +2348100460260 or email the Admissions Officer: admissions@ipes.uniport.edu.ng, or visit
The Admissions Officer
Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies,
University of Port Harcourt,
East West Road, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology programme targets candidates from oil and gas producing communities and others seeking to pursue a career in the petroleum and energy industry for sustainable development. The Institute's faculty is made up of lecturers and resource persons from the University of Port Harcourt, (Uniport), other universities in Nigeria and experts from the petroleum and energy industry. The Institute provides a conducive learning environment, full Internet access, a virtual library, and hands-on training. Students use State-of-the-art software, and industry case studies and undertake field visits. Students are encouraged to live and work together to develop a team spirit. On completion of the programme, students are offered a one-year internship with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited. They can also progress to the prestigious Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition programme at the Institute.
Programme Duration:
The programme is an intensive full-time programme that runs for twelve (12) calendar months. The programme is not affected by industrial actions and is fully residential. Fees are non-refundable.
Award of Diploma:
Successful candidates shall be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT) from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Admission Requirements:
A candidate who seeks admission to the PGDPT must have one of the following admission requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited or internationally recognized Engineering programme with a minimum of second-class lower division
- Post HND (Bachelor’s degree) from NUC accredited or internationally recognized Engineering programme with a minimum of second-class lower division is also acceptable
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited or internationally recognized physical sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Geophysics including Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)) programme with second-class lower division
- Candidate must have completed NYSC
Application:
Application is online
A non-refundable fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) would be required to be paid online to commence the application process.
The programme is tuition-paying and successfully admitted candidates shall be responsible for their tuition or seek sponsorship. However, successfully admitted candidates from the OBAGI OIL FIELDS Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) which comprises: Akabuka, Amah, Egi Clan, Idu Obosiukwu, Obagi, Obite, Ogbogu, Rumuekpe, Ekpeye Clan and Oboburu have guaranteed full sponsorship.
Important Dates to remember:
• August 31st, 2025 - Last date to Submit your online application
• September 3rd, 2025 - Aptitude Test: Onsite or virtual
• September 10th, 2025 - Oral Interview: Onsite or virtual
• November 10th, 2025 - Commencement of academic activities for the session
Any change in the dates will be communicated via email
For inquiries, please get in touch with +2348033876559, +2348100460260 or email the Admissions Officer: admissions@ipes.uniport.edu.ng, or visit
The Admissions Officer
Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies,
University of Port Harcourt,
East West Road, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.
If you encounter any issues with the application portal, please get in touch with itofficer@ipes.uniport.edu.ng
Admission into the MSc (Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition) Programme for the 2025/2026 Session
An International MSc Programme
The MSc Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition programme is an International Collaborative Graduate programme between the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and IFP School, France and delivered by the IPES, which is funded by the NNPC Limited /TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited Joint Venture.
The programme aims to provide the students with broad-based training required for onshore and offshore oil and gas field development. On completion of the Masters’ Programme, the graduates will among other skills, be able to:
The programme is an intensive full-time study programme that runs for twelve (12) calendar months, non-stop. The programme cannot be truncated, and it is residential. Fees are non-refundable.
Award of Degree:
Successful students shall be awarded a joint Masters’ degree from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and IFP School, France.
Admission Requirements:
Admission is open to qualified candidates who meet ANY of the admission requirements below:
The application is online.
A non-refundable application fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) will be required to be paid online to start the application process.
The programme is tuition-paying and successfully admitted students shall be responsible for their tuition or seek sponsorship.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
For enquiries, please contact +2348033876559 or email the Admissions Officer: admissions@ipes.uniport.edu.ng
If you encounter any issues with the application portal, please contact itofficer@ipes.uniport.edu.ng
The MSc Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition programme is an International Collaborative Graduate programme between the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and IFP School, France and delivered by the IPES, which is funded by the NNPC Limited /TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Limited Joint Venture.
The programme aims to provide the students with broad-based training required for onshore and offshore oil and gas field development. On completion of the Masters’ Programme, the graduates will among other skills, be able to:
- Understand the context of Energy Transition.
- Evaluate and manage oil and gas fields, with the necessary approaches to minimize carbon emissions.
- Design and supervise the drilling of exploration and development wells and carry out drilling optimization programmes.
- Design, supervise, and evaluate well completion, workover and well stimulation programmes.
- Design and operate onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities.
- Carry out production optimization and well performance enhancement programmes.
- Participate effectively in multidisciplinary oil and gas field review and field development teams.
The programme is an intensive full-time study programme that runs for twelve (12) calendar months, non-stop. The programme cannot be truncated, and it is residential. Fees are non-refundable.
Award of Degree:
Successful students shall be awarded a joint Masters’ degree from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and IFP School, France.
Admission Requirements:
Admission is open to qualified candidates who meet ANY of the admission requirements below:
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited Engineering Programme, with a minimum of second-class upper division.
- Post HND (bachelor’s degree) from an NUC accredited Engineering programme with a minimum of second-class upper division is also accepted.
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited Engineering or physical sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Geophysics, including Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) programme, with second-class lower division, and having a post graduate diploma from IPES PGD programme or any other PGD programme in Petroleum Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited Engineering programme with second-class lower division, having three (3) years of relevant work experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Candidates with a background in Applied Mathematics, Geophysics, Applied Chemistry (Industrial Chemistry), and Applied Physics, with a minimum of second-class upper division and relevant work experience (minimum of 4 years) in the Oil and Gas industry will be considered.
The application is online.
A non-refundable application fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) will be required to be paid online to start the application process.
The programme is tuition-paying and successfully admitted students shall be responsible for their tuition or seek sponsorship.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- May 30th, 2025 - Last date to Submit your online application
- July 7th, July 4th, 2025 - Aptitude Test
- July 10th to 15th July 15th - 18th, 2025 - Oral Interview
- November 10th, 2025 - Commencement of academic activities for the session
For enquiries, please contact +2348033876559 or email the Admissions Officer: admissions@ipes.uniport.edu.ng
If you encounter any issues with the application portal, please contact itofficer@ipes.uniport.edu.ng
