The programme is aimed at training engineers who are able to begin working immediately in the oil sector, which is characterised by the high technical and technological skill level required, and by the interdisciplinary and international dimension that demands specialists who can operate in very different socio-environmental contexts as well as developing their relational and communication skills.
Partly for this reason, the course is given exclusively and entirely in English.
At the end of the course of studies, petroleum engineers will be able to analyse hydrocarbon deposits both for quantity of reserves and production capacity, and will identify the best strategies for producing oil and/or natural gas based not only on technical feasibility but also economic and environmental sustainability.
The two-year programme prepares students in the basic subject areas of the oil sector, such as geology and engineering of oil and gas deposits, drilling and completion of oil wells, transport and processing of hydrocarbons, as well as background subjects such as rock mechanics, chemistry and economics, or complementary subjects such as geophysics, risk analysis and safety, business organisation, and the environmental impact of both surface and underground activities.
Students¿ formation can be completed through technical training modules or internships.
Course graduates will possess adequate knowledge to perform professional activities in various areas, such as technical and economic feasibility analysis for project proposals for exploration or development of hydrocarbon deposits, definition and management strategies for exploitation of non-renewable resources, including the design and organisation of structures and facilities necessary for production, risk analysis and safety management in prevention and emergency phases.
The professional competences of course graduates, which can be defined according to the different fields of application, will enable them to carry out high-profile technical activities in oil companies, in service companies which acquire and elaborate data and develop projects on behalf of oil companies, and in public administrations involved in the energy sector. The career orientation of graduates, once they have begun working, will also depend on personal predisposition towards speculative or more applicative activities.

The Study program qualifies the following professional profile/s:	Roles and skills:
Oilfield engineer	JOB ROLES: Collaborates on, or is responsible for, an integrated study of an oilfield. She/he interacts with engineers from different disciplines for the characterization of the fluids and the deposit rock, simulates the production behaviour of the oilfield and identifies possible production strategies. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of data that characterize the mineralized formations - Integrated analysis of production data - Interpretation of production tests - Numerical simulation of hydrocarbon deposits (oilfields) - Teamwork attitude, strong analytical skills, is rigorous and works methodically. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil companies - Oil industry services company - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector - Research centres and institutes
Drilling Engineer	JOB ROLES: She/he collaborates in the drafting and/or implementation, or is responsible for, the drilling and completion of oil wells. Has knowledge of procedures and materials. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of data characterizing the formations - Integrated analysis of drilling data - Implementation of an oil well drilling program - Design of a completion of an oil well - Predisposition for construction works, practical sense and high adaptability CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil companies - Oil industry services company - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector
Production Engineer	JOB ROLES: She/he helps run, or is responsible for, the production of oil wells and surface installations. Has knowledge of procedures and materials. SKILLS RELATED TO THE ROLE: - Integrated analysis of production data - Identification of production-related issues - Design and dimensioning of a gas and/or oil treatment plant - Environmental impact assessment of a plant - Ability to produce concise reports and build relationships CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: - Oil industry services company - Oil production and refining companies - Public administrations dealing with the energy sector

Qualifications for further studies	Knowledge required to continue studies