Introduction

The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS) was established in 2003, as a bold effort to bridge the skills gap between theory of the classroom and practical needs of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. The M.Sc., Petroleum Engineering and Project Development, Programme is an International Collaborative Graduate Programme between IFP School, France and the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, run in IPS and sponsored by NNPC and TOTAL E & P Nigeria Limited Joint Venture. The Institute offers a conducive learning environment, full Internet access, virtual library and hands-on training with each student using a computer. Students use industry software, fieldcase studies and undertake numerous field/laboratory visits. Students are encouraged to live and work together in our hostel, develop team spirit. The aim of this professional Master’s Degree Programme is to provide graduates with broad-based training required for onshore/ offshore oil and gas field development. The students will be taught jointly by lecturers from the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort); Nigeria, IFP School, France; and experts from the Nigerian petroleum industry and the Diaspora. IPS graduates have more than 95% chance of employment and internship in the oil and gas industry on graduation. Admission is also open to suitably qualified candidates from the Sub-Sahara region of Africa.

Duration

The duration of the programme shall be twelve (12) calendar months of intensive, full-time study. The Programme has no provision for break into sections/segment.

Award of Degree

Successful students at the end of the programme shall receive a Masters’ Degree jointly awarded by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and IFP School, France.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any branch of Engineering. Consideration may be given to Sponsored Company Staff with a minimum of 5 years relevant Upstream Petroleum experience with Second Class Honours Lower Division, but with CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a scale of 5.00. Limited spaces are available for holders of IPS Postgraduate Diploma, who meet admission and screening requirements.

Method of Application

THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE 2020/2021 SESSION HAS CLOSED

Important Dates to remember: (Any changes will be communicated by e-mail)

• Completed hard or e-copy Application Forms with credentials, must be returned to The Admissions Officer, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt, East West Road, PMB 2, UniPort Post Office, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, West Africa on or before Monday 13th July, 2020.
• Aptitude Test – 10:00a.m. Friday 24th July, 2020.
• Oral Interview Date in August, 2020 to be determined.
• Academic activities for the session will start in November 6, 2020
• Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on the IPS Website https://ipsng.org/. They shall look for sponsorship as soon as they are admitted.
• For enquires please call +234 9090624900 or email the Admissions Officer: bassey.rebecca@ipsng.org

Introduction

The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS) offers programmes for sustainable development of the petroleum industry. The postgraduate programme is designed for sustainable development of oil and gas producing host communities. The Institute provides a conducive learning environment, full Internet access, virtual library and hands-on training using one computer per student. Students use State- of- the- art software, industry case studies and undertake field visit. Students are encouraged to live and work together, thus developing team spirit.

Programme

The aim of this operations-oriented Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology programme, sponsored by NNPC/TEPNG JV, is to improve the technical competence and skills of graduates from the communities in which they operate to make them competitive for recruitment in the petroleum industry.

On completion of this programme the graduates, will among other skills, be able to:

• Supervise drilling operations, develop wells and carry out drilling optimization programmes
• Supervise, and evaluate well completion, Workover and well stimulation programmes
• Operate onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities
• Carry out well performance enhancement programmes
• Effectively use Petroleum Engineering Software

Duration of Programme

The duration of the programme shall be 12 calendar months of intensive full time study. Award of Diploma: Successful students, at the end of the programme, shall receive a Diploma of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor’s Degree in any branch of Engineering, the Physical Sciences and Chemistry and should have completed their NYSC. There shall be written test and oral screening to further determine suitability of candidates.

Mode of Study and Examination

The Mode of Study shall be Modular, and not Semester. Students are expected to offer and pass all taught courses, field/ Laboratory work/visits, seminar and team/ individual industrial projects. Weekly examinations will be administered.

Course Delivery

The students are taught by instructors from the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) Nigeria, and experts from the petroleum industry both within and outside Nigeria.

Sponsorship

Candidates may also be sponsored by operating companies, service companies, PTDF and other sponsoring agencies. (Note that sponsorship of candidate(s) by any of the participating companies does not guarantee recruitment of such candidate(s) into their Employment at the end of the programme)

Method of Application

A non-refundable application fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (#15, 000) in certified bank draft shall be made payable to the Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt. Applicants should include a pre-paid envelope (any courier company) with the draft and collect the form in person. Forms can also be obtained online from https://ipsng.org/#paypoint and also payment made online.

Important Dates to remember: (Any changes will be communicated by e-mail)

• Completed hard copy Application Forms must be returned to the Admissions Officer, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt on or before September 25th, 2020.
• Aptitude Test: October 6th, 2020.
• Oral interview: October 19th & 20th, 2020 at IPS Park
• Names of short-listed candidates will be displayed on IPS website: www.ipsng.org
• Short-listed candidates will also be contacted by e-mail
• For enquiries, please call +234 (0)9090624900 or e-mail: bassey.rebecca@ipsng.org