Research in the field of mining, oil and gas at the universities of Cyprus includes all operations related to the exploration, evaluation, extraction of minerals, metals, oil and fuel. Mining engineers investigate minerals, are responsible for planning, supervising the construction of mines.
Petroleum engineers and gas engineers estimate the reserves of crude oil, gas, observe drilling operations. Professional engineers in these areas are involved in all stages of production – from discovery and feasibility study, optimization of production, construction, maintenance of mines, wells to crew safety, environmental impact assessment.
It is expected that the discovery of oil and gas fields in the economic zone of Cyprus will lead to the creation of new companies and job growth. Vacancies will fall into three related categories:
- Professional workers - mechanics, welders, plumbers, electricians, specializing in the oil and gas and auxiliary industries.
- Business managers and executives with a deep understanding of the oil and gas and ancillary industries
- Scientifically oriented technical staff with degrees in chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, biology, geology; high-level technical/engineering staff for various operational technologies and processes.
Education in oil and gas engineering in Cyprus offers very good career opportunities. Energy consumption around the world is growing steadily, it is expected that investments in drilling, development of energy resources – gas, oil – will continue. Thus, the prospects for global employment and employment in Cyprus are promising. Graduates of the Master's program can be employed in a number of sectors, including offshore exploration, refineries, onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, chemical industry, and research.
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island that attracts foreign students with affordable living costs, low tuition fees, and a high level of education. English is widely spoken due to the large number of tourists visiting the island. Students will enjoy the sunny weather almost all year round, explore the beautiful beaches, discover the ancient history of this multicultural country.
University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia is one of the leading universities in Cyprus with the study of oil and gas.
The UNIC Research Center is focused on major interdisciplinary research projects that affect the field of extractive energy.
The university has played an important role in the internationalization of higher education in Cyprus and throughout the region. Academic programs are focused on the needs of the global working world with a particular focus on the rapidly changing technological environment.
The lively university campus is one of the most dynamic, attractive residential urban campuses in the Mediterranean, with 20 modern university buildings and more than 70 restaurants, shops, bars, lounges nearby.
The University of Nicosia offers undergraduate and graduate programs with the study of oil and gas.
Energy, Oil and Gas Management (Bachelor, 4 years)
The program provides students with general knowledge in the field of energy, oil and gas management. The course is designed to prepare future junior executives, business managers for the developing oil and gas industry in Cyprus. Graduates will be qualified in the fields of management, economics, law, technology, will be able to work effectively in this developing industry.
The proposed bachelor's degree allows you to gain knowledge, understanding of oil and gas technologies and energy management skills. The curriculum gives students theoretical and practical knowledge, research and analytical skills, an understanding of business processes and management processes necessary for career development in the oil and gas industry.
The program has an academic and market orientation. Students who have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Energy, Oil and Gas Management will have several opportunities for further study:
- Master's degree in Oil and Gas or Energy Technology.
- Master of Laws (LLM) degree with related specialization. This does not qualify them as lawyers, but the knowledge gained will be substantial and very useful.
- A professional qualification such as ACCA, or Marketing Institute for specialized knowledge in the functional field of business.
Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering (Master, 1.5 years or 3 semesters)
The University of Nicosia offers a master's programme with the study of oil and gas and energy engineering. Course objectives:
- Prepare graduate students to succeed in an ever-growing, demanding and highly competitive technological world.
- Provide specialization and extensive knowledge in the field of oil and gas energy.
- To create an academic environment conducive to the study of new concepts, technologies of oil and gas energy.
- To acquaint masters with research on advanced topics of oil and gas, energy engineering.
- Develop analytical skills, critical thinking.
- To promote engineering ethics, moral standards.
Graduates of the course will receive:
- Specialized advanced knowledge and tools to successfully cope with a technologically complex environment.
- Practical knowledge in the fields of oil and gas, energy engineering, which are directly related to industry, modern technologies.
- Theoretical, computational skills necessary to solve theoretical, practical engineering problems.
- Practical, experimental experience that allows students to directly link fundamental knowledge and theory to work skills.
- Preparation for work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions.
- Preparation for the design /implementation of systems, processes for solving engineering problems.
- Research skills, fundamental knowledge for a successful academic career.
- Ability to write technical reports, scientific articles, present their work to an audience.
- The opportunity to develop technical competencies in their field, to become successful professionals.
- Preparation for a doctorate in oil, gas, energy engineering or related fields.
Graduates of the Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering program get direct access to the 3rd cycle of study (PhD) in this/related field at the University of Nicosia, other institutions in Cyprus, the EU and the USA/Canada.
