Higher Education · Rivers
The Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) is a leading postgraduate institution established in 2003. It is a collaboration between the IFP School in France and the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. We offer a Master's in Petroleum Project Development and Energy Transition programme and a Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology programme, designed to equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the oil and gas sector. Our programmes are designed to develop professional engineers with a high level of competency in various fields such as drilling, reservoir engineering, well production, process, and energy transition studies, with a focus on sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint of energy projects. Our multidisciplinary approach equips graduates with the ability to join and lead teams in oil and gas field development and management, as well as emerging energy sectors. Operating under the aegis of the Centre for Oil and Gas Technology, IPES is sponsored by TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited and NNPCL Joint Venture. We promote international and national academic collaborations and linkages, partnerships with industry, and collaboration with national and international professional bodies. Our healthy relationship between town and gown enables the industry and professional bodies to be actively involved in driving the programme life cycle from curriculum development to course delivery and joint project supervision. At IPES, we foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and excellence. We aim to equip our graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the ever-evolving energy industry while promoting sustainable and responsible energy practices.