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.
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 aim of the programme is 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 programs.
- Design, supervise, and evaluate well completion, workover and well stimulation programs.
- 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.
Come and experience the IPES.
This MSc programme will prepare you for the next steps in your career and you will learn from experts and industry leaders.
The Institute’s faculty is made up of lecturers and resource persons from the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) and other universities in Nigeria, IFP School, France, and experts from the Energy industry in Nigeria and the diaspora. Learning is supported by modern-day, state-of-the-art, and industry software. Students will participate in field and laboratory visits and reviews of field case studies.
The Institute offers a conducive learning environment, equipped with internet access, and a physical and virtual library, with access provided to students to relevant information technology tools.
IPES graduates have the opportunity to undertake a 1-year internship programme with TotalEnergies. The Institute has produced graduates who have consistently attained a 91% employability rate in the oil and gas industry on graduation.
Programme Duration:
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 the admission requirements below.
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited Engineering Program, with a minimum of second-class upper division.
- Post-HND (bachelor’s degree) from an NUC accredited Engineering program 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) program, with second-class lower division, and has a postgraduate diploma from IPES PGD program or any other PGD program in Petroleum Engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited Engineering program 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.
Application:
The application is online. Click here to see instructions and apply.
A non-refundable application fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) only will be required to be paid online to start the application process.
Only the names of short-listed candidates will be published on the IPES website.
The program is tuition-paying and successfully admitted students shall be responsible for their tuition or seek sponsorship.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
- May 30th, 2025 - Deadline for submission of the online application
- July 7th, 2025 - Aptitude Test
- July 10th - 15th, 2025 - Oral Interview
- November 10th, 2025 - Commencement of academic activities for the session
For enquiries, please contact +2348033876559 or email the Admissions Officer:
Signed:
Dr. Gloria. O. Chindah
REGISTRAR
www.uniport.edu.ng
