UNIPORT Releases 2023/2024 Admission into Postgraduate Offshore Engineering

UNIPORT Releases 2023/2024 Admission into Postgraduate Offshore Engineering; The Offshore Technology Institute at the University of Port Harcourt (OTI-UNIPORT) is a prestigious postgraduate energy institute dedicated to providing educational support and guidance to the oil and gas industry. Our focus is on delivering leadership, management, and technical education tailored to the specific needs of the offshore oil and gas sector.

We collaborate closely with industry leaders such as TechnipFMC and other reputable oil and gas companies to conduct teaching, research, and continuous professional development (CPD) programs aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the offshore oil and gas industry. Our ultimate goal is to produce highly skilled and competent manpower resources that meet the evolving demands of the energy industry in Nigeria and beyond.

UNIPORT Releases 2023/2024 Admission into Postgraduate Offshore Engineering

Graduate Programmes of the Institute

The Institute provides a conducive learning environment where students have access to audiovisual aids, e-learning platforms, and Internet facilities. As part of their training, students participate in a 3-month internship with relevant companies, undergo underwater training such as BOSIET/HUET, and engage in field trips. Emphasis is placed on fostering teamwork and collaboration among students, facilitating the development of a strong sense of camaraderie.

The teaching faculty comprises lecturers from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), other universities within and outside Nigeria, lecturers from professional institutions abroad, and industry experts.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will acquire a range of valuable skills, including:

work methodologically and logically to solve real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements.
evaluate, explore, and manage offshore oil & gas fields
design, construct, and install multiphase flow pipelines, risers, umbilical, and jumpers
operate and supervise onshore and offshore oil and gas production facilities
use ORCAFLEX / PIPEPHASE / ANSYS software

Duration: The Programme shall be 12 calendar months of Intensive Full Time study or 24 months of flexible Part-Time study.

Award of Degree: Upon completion of the programme successful students shall receive a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Offshore Engineering, awarded by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Admission Requirements:

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Third Class Engineering Degree and a minimum of Second Class Lower from any other Physical Science Field. Candidates should have completed their NYSC before October 2023.

Application Processing Fee:

A non – refundable Application Processing Fee of Twenty Thousand (N20,000) in certified bank draft made payable to the Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port- Harcourt. Application Forms can be obtained online at www.otiuniport.org. The Form should be completed and submitted online. But the hard copy of the completed Form along with the Bank Draft should also be submitted in person or via courier to: The Director, Offshore Technology Institute (OTI), ETF Gas Engineering Building, University Park (UNIPARK), P.O. Box 50, Uniport Post Office, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt.

Important dates to remember: (Any change will be displayed on our website)

Completed Application Forms must be returned to: The Director, Offshore Technology Institute, University of Port Harcourt, on or before Friday, 7th July 2023.
Oral Interviews for short-listed candidates via Zoom shall be on Friday, 28th July 2023.
Academic activities shall commence in October 2023.
For inquiries contact: director@otiuniport.org, at +234 (0)803 454 5849, +234 (0)703 295 1006, +234 (0) 703 442 2101.