The Programme admits candidates with a background in Engineering and Sciences. Specifically, the Programme is designed for graduates with a BSc in Engineering or GeoSciences (such as Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, Environmental, Geology and others). Candidates from other fields of Engineering or Sciences (such as Electrical, Computer, Physics and Chemistry) will be expected to attend prerequisites lessons organised by the Master in Natural Gas in Energy Transition Programme. Prerequisite subjects are considered those taught in the courses of applied mathematics, computational methods, solid mechanics and fluid mechanics.

All students must be able to demonstrate their abilities in English. As a reference, C-grade at English GCSE or IELTS score of 6.5, or for a Test of English as a foreign language (ETS TOEFL®) a minimum score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet-based), will be required.

The candidates must apply officially for admission to the Programme by the specified date. There is only one admission period (in September) for each academic year. The applications are evaluated by the Hydrocarbon Committee of the Faculty of Engineering. The selection of the students is based on the following criteria:

• Quality and academic record.
• Achievements of the applicant in undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
• Potential for a professional or academic career in the hydrocarbon and energy industries.

If the candidates do not fulfill the above criteria, the Faculty of Engineering reserves the right to admit fewer students than the announced positions.

The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Personal interview and/or written examination (if required by the Department’s internal rules).
• The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

Additional Admission Criteria for a Postgraduate Programme are:

The additional admission criteria that may be applied, if specified in the Department’s or the postgraduate programme’s regulations, include:

• Interview.
• Written examination.
• Submission of a preliminary research proposal for admission to a PhD programme.
• Other criteria that may be adopted by each department individually.