Department of Exploration & Production
Education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe in empowering students to easily integrate the professional world.
Introduction to the Department
The Department of Exploration & Production under the Faculty of Oil & Gas at the International Petroleum and Mining Academy (IPMA) is a Central African center of excellence for subsurface science and hydrocarbon extraction. Equipped with industry-standard software, advanced laboratories, and field training, the department’s programs are designed to prepare her graduates to solve complex geological and engineering challenges across Africa’s dynamic energy sector. Whether your goal is mapping untapped reserves or optimizing production wells, the Department of Exploration & Production provides the technical foundation to lead.
Department Overview
The department is dedicated to training skilled geoscientists and engineers capable of discovering, evaluating, and extracting vital energy resources responsibly. Bridging cutting-edge research with practical field application, the department offers rigorous degree programs tailored to every stage of upstream operations:
Undergraduate Programs (BSc):
- Petroleum Geology
- Petroleum Geophysics
- Petroleum Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
Postgraduate Programs (MSc):
- Exploration Geology
- Development Geology
- Well-site Geology
- Reservoir Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Drilling Engineering
Related Programs
B.Eng. in Petroleum Engineering
B.Sc. in Petroleum Geology
B.Sc. in Petroleum Geophysics
B.Sc. in Petrophysics
M.Eng. in Drilling Engineering
M.Eng. in Production Engineering
M.Eng. in Reservoir Engineering
M.Sc. in Development Geology
M.Sc. in Exploration Geology
