School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
School of Mining and Geosciences
Overview
The PhD program in Petroleum Engineering in the School of Mining and Geosciences is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry and research settings in Petroleum Engineering. The program focuses on the enhancement of Petroleum Engineering knowledge by advanced courses and development of research skills at high level.
By the completion of the program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative and high-quality research related to a variety of topics in Petroleum Engineering.
By the completion of the program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative and high-quality research related to a variety of topics in Petroleum Engineering.
In addition, program graduates will be prepared for work in industrial and academic environments including positions of university faculty members, senior researchers,engineers and product developers.
General information
- Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
- Language: English
- Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
- Duration: 4 years
- Total ECTS credit: 240
Program Aims
The program aims to prepare:
- specialists for advanced careers in (national and multinational) industry and academia in Kazakhstan, in neighboring countries and internationally;
- future policy and decision makers for careers in governmental agencies, public service and the social economy, in Kazakhstan, and globally;
- entrepreneurs who will be able to promote advanced and innovative science-rich technologies anywhere in the world;
- new generation of commercially aware and technologically advanced scientists and technologists to lead future developments in the chosen mining engineering sub-discipline;
- future academics and researchers in mechanical engineering sub-disciplines for careers as specialists in universities of Kazakhstan and other parts of the world.
Key Advantages
- 95%+ job placement rate within 1–2 months of graduation1
- Work in companies: KazMunaiGas, Schlumberger, Chevron, University and more2
- Access to modern labs and industry-standard software for reservoir modeling and well performance analysis.3
- Thesis projects connected with real industry needs4
- Diverse, supportive academic environment with professors from around the world5
- Opportunities to publish research and present at international conferences6
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
- explain and analyze the contemporary research literature in their field of study;
- critically evaluate all major types of research in their field of study;
- identify appropriate research topics in their field of study, and generate hypotheses about such topics;
- plan, conduct, analyze and communicate research in writing and verbally independently;
- make an original contribution to the knowledge in their area of specialization;
- explain their research and research findings to others both orally and in written form;
- present and explain the connections between their research outcomes and the broader field of knowledge in their discipline;
- disseminate their research findings and to develop their academic/scholarly career through presentations, publications, and national and international networking;
Engages in in-depth research on:
- Complex reservoir modeling
- Advanced geomechanical modeling
- Application of AI and machine learning
- Unconventional resources and frontier drilling
- Innovative technologies for carbon management and sustainability
- Students publish in journals, contribute to global conferences, and work on cutting-edge industry challenges
Curriculum
Handbook
Core modules
Where do our graduates work?
- Career opportunities
- Oil and gas companies (exploration and production, national/international oil companies)
- Service companies (oilfield services, drilling/production contractors)
- Engineering and consulting companies
- Energy related government sectors
- Renewable energy sectors
- Engineering procurement and construction
- Safety engineering
- Groundwater engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Academy as an educational and research faculty
- Where?Companies: KMG Engineering, SLB (Schlumberger), Chevron, KazMunaiGas, Shell, TengizChevrOil (TCO), Haliburton, KPO (Karachaganak Petroleum Operating)
and others in Kazakhstan, UAE, UK, India, and beyond
Admissions
Our Contacts
Feel free to write, call, and visit us.
Regarding consultation on admissions
On academic issues
Address:
Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan.
Phone numbers
+7 (7172) 64 25 84
+7 747 094 02 30
+7 747 094 02 30
Fees and Funding:
For more detailed information about tuition fees, please contact the Bursar's Office:
For more detailed information about tuition fees, please contact the Bursar's Office:
- Phone: +7 (7172) 70 60 32, 70 91 99
- Email: bursars_office@nu.edu.kz
- Office: 1.248B Block 1
- Address: 53, Kabanbay batyr Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
Call or email us:
Admissions Manager (MSc PhD programs):
Admissions Manager (MSc PhD programs):
+7(7172)69-4628