UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
SCHOOL OF MINES AND GEOSCIENCES (SOMG)

PhD Programmes

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

PhD in Petroleum Engineering is a 3 to 4 years doctoral program focused on laboratory and field research with theoretical and computational skills aimed at addressing problems related to petroleum and its various aspects.

As a PhD candidate at the department of Petroleum Science and Engineering, you will become an innovative and critical thinker poised to solve today's energy problems and develop the technologies that will unlock tomorrow's hydrocarbon reservoirs. Furthermore, you will have an insider path to participate in practical research projects aligned with industry needs and make meaningful contributions after graduation.

Programme type: Doctoral programme

Duration of study: 3 to 4 years

PhD in Petroleum Geology

A PhD in Petroleum Geology focuses on fundamental studies of earth surface processes and sedimentary basins, and their application to petroleum geology. A PhD candidate in this program will have industrial experience in the petroleum geology sector and will actively collaborate with the industry on various research projects linked to understanding the structural and sedimentary evolution of sedimentary basins, 3D seismic interpretation and reservoir modelling.

Programme type: Doctoral programme

Duration of study: 3 to 4 years