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Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy

University of Bergen · Bergen

English-taughtFree for EU/EEA/SwissPetroleum EngineeringDegree: Master
LevelMaster's Degree
Duration2 years
Study load120 ECTS
LocationBergen
Fee, non-EU/EEA/SwissNot listed
Fee, EU/EEA/SwissNo tuition fee

About this programme

Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy is a Master's Degree programme at University of Bergen in Bergen, taught in English. It runs for 2 years and carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Bergen as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master. University of Bergen is a state university in Vestland.

How it compares

Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy is one of 4 English-taught Petroleum Engineering programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

What you will study

The Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy at the University of Bergen is a two-year degree worth 120 ECTS. It is taught in English and focuses on theoretical and experimental studies of flow and processes that matter for understanding the subsurface in energy exploitation, energy storage and CO2 storage.

What you study

The programme looks at how we can reduce CO2 emissions while meeting the world's growing energy demand. You study questions such as: What are the most environmentally friendly methods of enhanced oil recovery? How can we manage remaining oil and gas reserves most efficiently? How can CO2 be used for enhanced oil recovery and at the same time be stored safely in reservoirs?

With a master's in Reservoir and Geoenergy, you will gain a thorough knowledge of various disciplines in reservoir and geoenergy, knowledge about sustainable oil and gas recovery, and knowledge about CO2 handling and storage.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. Entry requirements are set by the University of Bergen and published on the programme page. Check that page for the exact admission rules, application deadlines and how to apply. The page also gives details on the application process and any required documentation.

Job opportunities after graduating

  • Reservoir engineering
  • Geoenergy and CO2 storage
  • Enhanced oil recovery
  • Energy exploitation and storage
  • Subsurface energy resource management

Before you apply

Master’s applications go straight to University of Bergen, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.

Facts on this page come from the Study in Norway register, the official English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.

Quick answers

Is Master's Programme in Reservoir and Geoenergy taught in English?

Yes. The Study in Norway register, run by HK-dir, lists it as an English-taught programme at University of Bergen. Only English-taught degree programmes are included here.

How long does it take?

The register records 2 years of study and 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.

Where is it taught?

The register lists Bergen as the campus town for this programme at University of Bergen.

How do I apply?

Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme, and some programmes require a minimum grade average. University of Bergen publishes its requirements on the programme page.

When is the application deadline?

Each institution sets and publishes its own deadline for each programme, and the dates can differ between applicants from outside the EU/EEA, EU/EEA applicants and Nordic applicants. Confirm the date for your own situation on the programme page at University of Bergen.

What does it cost?

No annual fee is listed for this programme. Degree students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland normally pay tuition at Norwegian institutions, and the fees vary by institution and programme, so ask University of Bergen what applies to you. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in NOK as the institution lists them. Every student also pays a semester fee of about NOK 1,000 to the student welfare organisation linked to the institution.

Do I need a permit to study there?

Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland need a study permit from the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). UDI asks for proof of admission, housing and funds of NOK 15,488 a month or NOK 170,368 a year (2026/27), on top of any tuition fee. A study permit allows work of up to 20 hours a week during term and full time in the holidays. Students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland register with the police within three months of arrival instead.

Is this programme officially listed?

It comes from the Study in Norway register at studyinnorway.no, the English-programme list run by HK-dir, the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. The programme page at University of Bergen is linked from this page so you can compare.

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