Petroleum Geology

• Geographical Information Systems
• Geodynamics
• Geological Mapping and Structural Geology
• Geophysics
• Lithology
• Drilling of Oil and Gas Wells
• Oil and Gas Well Operation
• Prospecting and Exploration of Oil and Gas Deposits
• Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves Estimation

• The programme is designed to train specialists in petroleum engineering. They will be able to: successfully solve problems ranging from prospecting of hydrocarbon deposits to the control of their development. Particular attention in training the students is paid to the study of fundamental oil and gas geology, prospecting and exploration of hydrocarbon deposits
• The programme is unique in that it combines fundamental and special problems such as exploration and development of unconventional and hard-to-recover natural hydrocarbon reserves
• The programme involves studying issues of management, marketing and energy policy, as well as solving special geological, geophysical and technological problems. This makes it possible for graduates to work successfully in public and private oil companies of the Russian Federation and foreign countries
• The programme is designed to meet professional standards and the opinions of employers
• The programme is implemented with the help of the Council of the academic programme
• Classes are held in classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art demonstration equipment and in specialised laboratories

Leading experts from oil companies, research and development organisations are involved in the implementation of the programme

• Federal State Budgetary Enterprise “State Commission on Mineral Reserves”
• Limited Liability Company "Gazpromneft Science and Technology Center"
• Federal State Budgetary Institution "VNIIOkeangeologia"
• Joint Stock Company "Sevmorgeo"
• Federal State Unitary Enterprise "All-Russian Research Geological Oil Institute"
• Federal State Unitary Research and Production Enterprise "Geologorazvedka"

While studying, students

• Take part in research activities conducted by St Petersburg University specialists
• Conduct independent research in the resource centres of St Petersburg University
• Take part in scientific conferences, symposia, contests, and academic competitions

Training provides ample opportunities for international cooperation with academic and research institutions around the world.

As part of the curriculum, students have two field camps: geology and geodesy; and geological mapping. During these courses, they practice the main approaches to geological research. Students acquire skills in stratigraphic, lithological, geophysical and structural investigations, which will be required in their future career. After the 3rd year of their studies, students do internships at industry-specific companies, where they practice their professional skills in solving specific challenges in the oil and gas industry. Students are also actively invited to take part in work placements at industry-specific companies. As a result of a successful internship or work placement, they may be employed by oil and gas organisations.

Professions

• Oil Production Specialist
• Specialist in production geology
• Specialist in calculating and managing hydrocarbon reserves

The programme is internationally accredited by the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE), EUR-ACE@Bachelor, the Certificate dated 16 December 2020, valid until 15 December 2025.

The programme has professional and public accreditation from the Association for Engineering Education of Russia (AEER), Certificate No 0522 dated 16 December 2020, valid until 15 December 2025.

• The Certificate
• The Certificate