UNTVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT
CHOBA, NIGERIA
INSTITUTE OF PETR.OI,EUMAND ENERGY STUDIES
CENTER. FOR OIL & GAS TECHNOLOGY

Admission into the M.Sc. (Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition Programme) for the 2026/2027 Session

An International MSc Programme

The Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS) now Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES), 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.

The M.Sc. 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 emission.
• 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 anu 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.

Entry Options

The fulltime entry option is designed specifically for young graduates, but working professionals who are interested in the master’s programme can apply for the part-time option. Please note that there are limited spots in the part time programme.

Come and experience the IPES.

This MSc programme wiil 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. Leaming 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, physical and virtual library, with access provided to student to relevant information technology tools.

IPES graduates, in the fulltime MSc programme, 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.

Duration of the Programme:

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. However, for the part-time programme, the duration is three years. 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 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 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:

Applications via ipes.uniport.edu.ng.

A non-refundable application fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (WS0,000) only will be required to be paid online to start the application process.

Only names of short-listed candidates will be published on the IPES website ipes.uniport.edu.ng. Candidates interested in the part-time programme should indicate that in their application letter.

The programme is tuition-paying, though heavily subsidized by the sponsors, and successfully admitted students shall be responsible for their tuition or seek for sponsorship.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Submit your online application before May 29th, 2026.

• Application Pre-screening Exercise

The admission committee will screen each applicant’s submission. Candidates who are successful in the pre-screening exercise by the Institute will be invited for the aptitude test.

• July 3rd, 2026

Aptitude Test:

• July 13th to 17th, 2026

Oral Interview:

• November 9th, 2026

Commencement of academic activities for the session.

For enquiries, please contact +234 803 3876 559 or email the Admissions Officer: admissions(a)ipes.uniport.edu.ng

Signed:

Dr. Gloria. O. Chindah
REGISTRAR
www.uniport.edu.ng