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A Master's in Reservoir and Geoenergy focuses on theoretical and experimental studies of flow and processes that are crucial for subsurface understanding in the context of energy exploitation, energy storage and CO2 storage. You'll be qualified for various positions in the energy industry.
As a graduate you will have deep, research-based knowledge and an extensive understanding of multiphase fluid flow in porous media. You will also qualify to continue in the industry and/or further research specialisation.
You will achieve:
We make sure students are a natural part of the research group and the working environment is informal. Many different nationalities work together in our research group. We also have a close relationship with international universities and the energy industry, with regular meetings. You can also apply for a desk in a study room at the department.
During your studies, you will work closely with an academic supervisor whose expertise is in the field of your thesis topic, and who will help you draw up a progress plan with important milestones for your project. You can focus your master's thesis on topics ranging from fundamental fluid flow in porous media, to topics that are more relevant for the industry today. You are expected to work independently, where you make use of appropriate methods and scientific working techniques in the research of relevant material.
Our master’s students mostly work as:
Our graduates also work in:
Students with citizenship from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees. Some applicants may be exempted from this rule.
Citizens from within the European Union/EEA (application deadline 1 March)
Nordic citizens and applicants residing in Norway (application deadline 15 April)
Teaching language: Norwegian
The programme covers two academic years (four semesters) and starts in the autumn.
Year 1
You follow courses worth 60 ECTS, some mandatory, some elective. Courses, schedules and study plans depend on your specialisation.
Year 2
You write your Master's thesis, which is also worth 60 ECTS. Based on your area of interest, you and an available supervisor find a suitable thesis topic.
Recommended study plan structure:
Semester 1: Elective course - Elective course - Elective course
Semester 2: ENERGI364 – ENERGI365 - Elective course
Semester 3: PTEK399
Semester 4: PTEK399
Recommended electives:
ENERGI261 (autumn), ENERGI366 (irregular), MAT254 (autumn), ENERGI351 (spring), ENERGI300 (autumn), ENERGI360 (spring)
Possible specializations for this programme.
You can plan study periods abroad in consultation with your supervisor, as a part of the master’s agreement.
You can also apply for admission to the PhD programme if you are interested in pursuing a career in research.
A study plan is a formal document between you as a student and the University of Bergen. The study plan must provide a clear framework for the study, describe the learning goals you will achieve and how the study is structured.
Study plan for Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy