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Master of Science in Offshore Technology
University of Stavanger|
URL (web) | http://www.uis.no/offshoremaster (opens in new window) |
| Contact person/unit | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Contact phone | 0047 51831700 |
| Contact email | offshoremaster@uis.no |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | Norway is the third largest oil and gas exporter in the world and the Stavanger-region is the undisputed oil capital of Norway. The two-year Master of Science Programme in Offshore Technology is a programme designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the offshore industry.; The study programme consists of general principles and methods that give students the tools to meet and solve challenges on an advanced engineering level, also outside the area of specialisation. Projects and problems in the programme are often taken from the offshore industry and students can avail themselves of the Facultys close contacts with the industry. ; The study programme gives the candidates a foundation in mathematical science and basic engineering subjects, which will be applied within one of three different specialisations: Industrial Asset Management Risk Management Subsea Technology; The programme prepares students for careers in the international oil and gas industry. |
| Yearly application deadline(s) (dates) | December 1 |
| NOKUT certified | Yes |
| Formal prerequisites | The admission requirement is a Bachelor degree in any engineering discipline; all will qualify for the specializations in either Industrial Asset Management or Risk Management. ; Those with a bachelor in mechanical or civil engineering, or similar, will qualify for the specialization in Subsea Technology. ; English requirements: All university -level students must be able to demonstrate their abilities in English. Applicants from European countries who can document a minimum of seven years English training are exempt from further testing. Students who have English as their mother tongue with secondary school education taught in English and students who have completed a bachelor's degree with English as the language of instruction are also exempt from testing.; Students who take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) need a minimum score of 500 or International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0 to qualify as a university-level student in Norway. |
| Tuition (NOK) | No tuition fee |
| Subject area | Engineering/ Technology |
| Degree level | Master |
| Location | Stavanger , Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Applicable scholarship programmes | Quota Scheme |
