Master of Science in
«Reservoir and Production Engineering Technology»
General Information
In today's difficult conditions oil production has
an increasing need for specialists who know the
specifics of production in different countries and
regions. And the value of such experts with
knowledge of different schools of thought is
becoming higher.
Two Partners
Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas,
Russia, and Texas A&M University (TAMU), USA, have been cooperating in research and teaching
maintaining students’ and faculty mobility. This
program has been designed to meet the growing
industry demand for highest level professionals with
an international profile. The master degree program
will enable students to draw on:
 interactive
and
dynamic
learning
environment of Gubkin Russian State University of
Oil and Gas created within the framework of the
Federal innovative project ‘Education’;
 experience of
American professionals
whose expertise encompasses not only cutting
edge theoretical concepts, but also extensive
industry experience in hydrocarbon fields
development;
 access to modern and well-equipped facilities
in Russia and USA.
Two sources
Complementing the academic staff, visiting
academics and industry managers provide added
depth, experience and global diversity to the
program. This program might attract professionals
interested in theory and systemized practical
experience.
Two Years
Duration of the program is two years. All
teaching process will be conducted in English in
Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
and
Texas
A&M
University
(TAMU,
http://www.pe.tamu.edu/).
Multiple career openings
The main area for job opportunities is oil and gas
industry. However, the graduates are to be very
well qualified for many attractive job positions in
traditional industries.
Upon completion of the Master program,
participants are expected to be highly competitive
for acquiring positions in the international and
national upstream oil and gas industry (operators,
services companies, governmental agencies),
according to the obtained specialty. Students can
get a career impulse thanks to close ties between
universities and industry, as well as direct contacts
with professionals and managers from big
companies during their studies and internship.
Program description
Two diplomas
After successful completion of the program all
students who fulfill the requirements of two
Universities without fail will receive a Master of
Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering from
Gubkin University – a state accredited diploma,
Master’s program “Reservoir and production
engineering technology”.
In Texas A&M University the students will
receive a Master of Science Diploma
The program meets all modern European criteria
for master degrees.
The program consists of a combination of
compulsory and elective industry relevant courses.
It is designed to provide graduate engineers with
the knowledge and skills required to become
technology leaders, supervisors and managers not
only within their specialty but in adjacent areas, too.
Two- year program content
To finish the program successfully, each student
will be required to complete courses totaling 120
ECTS, including the thesis valued at 30 ECTS.
Complete program of one semester corresponds to
30 ECTS.
Semester 1 (Gubkin Russian State University of
Oil and Gas):
1. Probability theory and mathematical statistics
2. Information systems, project management and
computer-aided design in reservoir engineering
3. Technical and economic analysis. Offshore oil and
gas fields development
4. Oil and gas industry economics and management
5. Disperse systems
6. Mechanics of processes in near-wellbore zones
7. Drilling of oil and gas wells
8. Fluid dynamics of multi phase flows
9. Advanced methods of oil well stimulation.
Performance evaluation with elements of fuzzy logic
10. Mathematical modeling in oil and gas industry.
Equations of mathematical physics
11. General theory of dynamic systems
12. Decision making and risk analysis
13. Philosophy and science methodology
14. Project design and execution in petroleum industry
with emphasis on offshore oil and gas projects
15. Oil production technology
and technique by
submersible pumps under challenging conditions
16. Hydrodynamic modeling of oil and gas field
development with software application
17. On-line oil field control
18. Advanced methods of oil field development control
Semester 3 and 4
(Texas A&M University):
Education at TAMU is 12 months, the third
and fourth semesters, plus a summer semester to
prepare and defend a Thesis.
Master Thesis Preparation and Defense.
Students enrolled in this program must have two
academic leaders. The head is from the Russian
side and the American side. According to the
program the master's thesis should be written in
English.
Thesis defense is held in the Texas A&M
University at the end of the summer term.
Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s, engineer’s or
Master’s degree related to petroleum and gas
industry and proficiency in the English Language,
as a rule providing a certificate.
To be able to be admitted into Texas A&M
University applicants must undergo the tests: GRE
и
TOEFL
или
IELTS
(http://admissions.tamu.edu/international/gettingin/r
eqDocuments/grad.aspx).
Costs
Tuition is commercialized. The Tuition Cost in
Gubkin University is 495 000 Rubles. The Tuition
Cost in Texas A&M University is approximately
$50000 and included education expenditures
(≈$25000) and USA residence charges ($25000) in
the course of year.
Admission Procedure
1. Prior to July 15, the documents: application
form, certificate of higher-education (transcripts),
recommendations from the dean's office, copy of
passport, certificate of TOEFL (>80) or IELTS (>6) in electronic form (scanned copy) should be sent to
the e-mail: LambinD@gmail.com and in paper form
in Office 327.
2. Prior to July 31, the presentation of tuition letters
(from corporate sponsorship), and the original
documents for the enrollment in Master program.
Gubkin Russian State University
of Oil and Gas
NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Texas A&M University (USA)
DOUBLE DEGREE
JOINT MASTER PROGRAM
RESERVOIR AND PRODUCTION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Master of Science
3. Admission to Master program (with selffinancing) is under Regulation on admission to
Master program on time.
4. September 1: studies begin.
2015/2017