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M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering

Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal) Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 1 Oct
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About the programme

Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal) is a prestigious technical university located in the heart of the Harz mountains in Germany. The university offers a wide range of engineering courses, including the highly specialized field of Petroleum Engineering. The Petroleum Engineering course at TU Clausthal provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the exploration, production, and processing of oil and gas resources. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the petroleum industry. Graduates from the Petroleum Engineering program at TU Clausthal are highly sought after by leading companies in the energy sector.

Specialization

You can choose from 3 specializations: Reservoir Management Drilling and Production Deep Geothermal Systems

Fields of study

Energy Engineering(Engineering)
Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Petroleum Engineering at Clausthal University of Technology (TU Clausthal)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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6.5

German language

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not required

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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bachelor’s degree in energy and mineral resources (with a focus on petroleum engineering). The prerequisites for this program can also be fulfilled by a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in petroleum engineering from an accredited university (of applied sciences) or an equivalent qualification, in conjunction with good English skills. If the equivalence of the qualification is unclear, conditional admission may be possible.

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Prerequisites

The master's degree in petroleum engineering builds on a bachelor's degree in energy and raw materials (focus on petroleum engineering). An alternative requirement for admission is a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from a recognized (technical) university or an equivalent qualification as well as a good knowledge of English. If there is no equivalence, admission is possible subject to conditions.

Prerequisite for the previous course of study suitable for the subject is proof of the follow-ing achievements:a)At least 50 CP in basics of engineering, including aa)at least 32 CP in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry and electrical engi-neeringab) at least 18 CP in the fields of mechanics, machine theory and technical drawingb)At least 32 CP, in the field of petroleum engineering and geoscientific fundamentals of oil and gas production, including ba) at least 25 CP in the fields of oil and gas exploration and production, deep drilling and oil and gas production bb) at least 7 CP in the field of earth sciencesT

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What to prepare for your application to Petroleum Engineering

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Clausthal University of Technology

Adolph-Roemer-Straße 2A

D-38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

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Costs

Tuition

Up to 1,500 EUR

per semester

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

1000EUR/Year

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

50%

1 accepted out of 2 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.40

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

2.40

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.10

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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