Overview

The Skoltech Petroleum Engineering program trains a new generation of scientists and engineers capable of dealing with the key challenges of the oil and gas sector, and creating innovative solutions for enhanced oil recovery from the existing sources and development of unconventional and hard-to-recover reserves. The program curriculum combines high-level engineering training with teaching of mathematical modeling and data analysis and gaining field experience through research and industry projects.

A successful graduate of the program will be capable of

skills and knowledge essential to effectively address complex challenges of hydrocarbon recovery
ability to effectively address in major oil production issues, including the development of unconventional and hard-to-recover reserves, such as heavy oil, shale oil, and offshore oil fields
using mathematical modeling, mathematical physics and data analysis techniques in oil and gas projects

experience within the industry's leading corporations and international labs from Russia, China, and other countries

insight into how the oil and gas sector works, ability to identify and solve its outstanding issues

Future career

Industry: landing specialist positions in industry. Students are in demand among Russian and international oil and gas producers and service companies and succeed working for research and consulting

Science: landing PhD positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international universities and research entities

Startup: starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, partners, consultants and investors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Drilling and Completion Technologies

Permafrost and Natural Hydrates

Reservoir Rock Characterization

Modeling of Multiphase Flows and Flow Assurance

Thermal Petrophysics and Geothermy

Numerical Linear Algebra

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

The 2-year program comprises compulsory and recommended elective courses on the most important topics, a wide range of elective courses (depending on the student's research and professional needs), components of entrepreneurship and innovation, research activity and 8 weeks of industrial immersion.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 17 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Russia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant bachelor's degree, or its equivalent in physics, mathematics, chemistry, geology, petroleum engineering, and IT.
An online application via the form on our website and payment of the application fee.
A motivation letter (Statement of Purpose).
A resume (CV) detailing your education, work experience, and research activities.
Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers relevant to your chosen program. Letters must be in English and include the recommender’s contact details (phone and/or email). Please attach copies of the originals along with the English translation if needed. Notarization is not required.
If available: Official English test scores (e.g., TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, “Lingvotest” testing system) — unless English is the only official language of your country of citizenship.

Technological requirements

Successful candidates will have solid knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, geology, petroleum engineering, and IT.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

875000 RUB / year

≈ 875000 RUB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Russian citizens: Tuition costs covered by Skoltech
International students: 875,000 rubles/year (≈$11,000)
Tuition waivers and scholarships available

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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