⚡ UiS Stavanger: oil, gas and green energy
🎓 Overview of industry programmes
UiS is Norway's leading university in the field of energy. It is a hub for research in oil and gas, as well as new master's programmes in sustainable and green energy.
Main areas of focus:
● Petroleum Engineering.
● Marine and Offshore Technology.
● Renewable Energy.
● Energy Economics and Management.
📌 Many programmes are taught in English and are open to international students.
🔬 Research clusters
UiS actively collaborates with industry:
● 🏢 Equinor, Aker BP, Subsea 7 — partnerships for internships and projects.
● ⚡ Energy Lab UiS — laboratories for testing renewable energy technologies.
● 🌊 Marine test sites for offshore installations.
👉 This makes Stavanger the ideal place for students who want to combine study with practical experience.
💼 Career prospects
UiS graduates work in:
● oil and gas companies,
● renewable energy sectors,
● international consulting firms,
● scientific and research projects.
📌 Participation in internships during your studies significantly increases your chances of finding employment.
🛢️ Petroleum Engineering
Master’s programme in oil and gas engineering
🌊 Marine and Offshore Technology
Programmes in marine engineering and offshore energy
⚡ Renewable Energy
Focus on renewables and sustainable energy
The incredible UiS in Stavanger is Norway's main centre for energy research, which is really exciting! Here, you can study oil and gas, but there's also an exciting focus on green energy and offshore technology.
📌 Tip: choose a programme with a mandatory internship — this will give you real contacts in the industry and increase your chances of a successful career start.
FAQ
Most master's programmes in energy are taught in English.
For non-EU students, it is around NOK 100–120k per year. For Norwegian/EU citizens, tuition is free (only semesteravgift).
Yes, many programmes include mandatory internships at partner companies.
IELTS (6.0–6.5), TOEFL iBT (80–90), sometimes Duolingo (105+).
Yes, according to UDI rules — up to 20 hours/week during the semester and full-time during holidays.
