NNPC/SHELL JV CENTRE of EXCELLENCE in GEOSCIENCES and PETROLUEM ENGINEERING

NNPC/SHELL JV CENTRE of EXCELLENCE in GEOSCIENCES and PETROLUEM ENGINEERING (Beside University of Benin Health Centre)

CoE Students during Geophysical Field Exercise

PROPOSED PERMANENT LOCATION (Beside First Bank, Uniben)

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 2023/2024 CYCLE APPLICATION

CENTRE’S PHOTO GALLERY

The Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering was established in late 2012 after exhaustive planning and approvals from both the University of Benin (Senate and Management) and Shell Petroleum Development Company acting as a representative of the JV partners. One of the major objective is to train skilled professional young graduates at the postgraduate level that will be ready for opportunities in the oil and gas industry work place.
To achieve these objectives, the collaboration between academia and industry as well as all

CENTRE OBJECTIVE

CENTRE ADMINISTRATION

The Centre is administered by a Trust Deed endorsed by the Industry and the University of Benin. The Deed and Governance Framework is implemented by the Board of Trustees (BoT). The BoT is the highest administering Body and comprises the top management of the University and the Industry leaders.

MASTER’S DEGREE OFFERED AT THE CENTRE

The Centre offers Master’s Degree in:
Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies (Geology Option)
Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies (Geophysics Option)
Integrated Petroleum Engineering and Production Studies

CENTRE ENDORSED BY MAJOR PROFESSIONAL BODIES IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR IN NIGERIA

The Centre has also been endorsed by major professional bodies in the Oil and Gas sector in Nigeria, such as the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

PROGRAMMES AND STUDENT TARGET

The NNPC/Shell JV Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering offers the following programmes:

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

he programmes are offered on full-time basis, and designed to cover a period of 18 calendar months that includes 12 months of

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Intended Applicants must possess either of the following:
• First degree from recognized Universities, in Geology, Geophysics

TUITION FEES

SPDC and its JV partners pay 80% of tuition fee for any student enrolled into the programme. The remaining 20% is paid by the student, and can be paid in installment. The chargeable 20% fee is

Dr. I. O. Imasuen

Deputy-Director

Mrs. Joan Woghiren

Secretary.

Nosa-Igbonore

Office-Assistant

Oduware Gladys Ejiogu

Project Accountant

Emmanuel Okuo

Librarian

Etinosa Egbenoma

Technologist

Olawuwo Oladoyin

ICT

Osazuwa Ogbomwan

Auditor

Sandra Uwadia

Sandra Uwadia Asst. Project Accountant

Students Testimonies

Wow! –I can genuinely say I am fulfilled.
I have not just been opportuned to meet the very best in the petroleum industry (including the acadamia) , I am proud to say I have been taught by them.
Truly, COE is not just a place for learning, it is a place for all-round growth (that’s fact).

Varsity Dons Recommit To National Technological Aspirations

Professor Ogagarue praised the achievements of the collaboration. He said the centre in the University of Benin had graduated seven sets with master’s degrees awarded to a total of 101 students.

More Testimonies

12 months of intensive learning wrapping up here, and I can say I have met, studied, lived with and learnt from the best set of people. Professors and students!

28 Jul

Admission Requirements

The Centre commences its admission cycle in the middle of July of every year. Applications are received from July till the end of November each year. Shortlisted candidates are subjected to a screening exercise in early December, and successful candidates are made to resume classes in early January of the following year. Our admission process…

Message From Director

PROGRAMMES AND STUDENT TARGET

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

TUITION FEES

Dr. I. O. Imasuen

Mrs. Joan Woghiren

Nosa-Igbonore

Oduware Gladys Ejiogu

Emmanuel Okuo

Etinosa Egbenoma

Olawuwo Oladoyin

Osazuwa Ogbomwan

Sandra Uwadia

Students Testimonies

Varsity Dons Recommit To National Technological Aspirations

More Testimonies

CoE Students during Geophysical Field Exercise

CoE Students with Prof. C.S. Nwajide during Geological Fieldwork

CURRENT LOCATION (Beside University of Benin Health Centre)

CoE Students Director and SPDC Personnel during Project Inspection Visit to the Centre

CURRENT STAGE OF PROJECT

CURRENT STAGE OF PROJECT-2

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