Petroleum Engineering

Become a vital player in the global energy sector with the Technical University of Ostrava’s BSc in Petroleum Engineering. This three-year, full-time program equips you with the scientific knowledge and engineering expertise to solve complex challenges in the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and gas resources.

Develop a Strong Foundation: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of petroleum engineering, including reservoir geology, drilling technology, well completion, production engineering, and petroleum transportation. Master core scientific disciplines like mathematics, physics, chemistry, and mechanics, all with a focus on their application in the oil and gas industry.

Practical Learning: Complement theoretical knowledge with practical skills through laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and potential field trips to oil and gas production facilities. Learn to utilize industry-standard software for reservoir modeling, wellbore design, and production forecasting.

Specialization Options: In your later years, choose an area of specialization to tailor your studies to your interests. Potential specializations include:

• Reservoir Engineering: Focus on analyzing and optimizing the extraction of hydrocarbons from underground reservoirs.
• Drilling Engineering: Gain in-depth knowledge of drilling technologies, wellbore design, and well completion techniques.

Project-Based Learning: Develop your problem-solving and engineering skills through real-world project work. Participate in team projects that tackle challenges faced by the petroleum industry, fostering collaboration and critical thinking.

Industry Connections: Benefit from the university’s strong connections to oil and gas companies, allowing for potential internship opportunities and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Graduates emerge as versatile petroleum engineers prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Reservoir engineering
• Drilling engineering
• Production engineering
• Well completion
• Pipeline engineering
• Oil and gas exploration and development companies
• Service companies specializing in drilling, well completion, or production technologies
• Government agencies regulating the oil and gas industry