Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins

The program aim is to give the in-depth knowledge in different spheres of modern stratigraphy, e.g. Basin Analyses, Sequence stratigraphy, Sedimentology and Lithostratigraphy, Applied Micropalaeontology, Chronostratigraphic Division of the Phanerozoic, Chronostratigraphy and International Stratigraphic Chart, Applied Geophysical Methods, Radiogenic Isotope Geochronology, Skeletal Biomineralization: Patterns, Processes, and Evolution, etc. The program is constructed to give students knowledge both on state-of-the art of stratigraphic concepts and practical trainings using modern methods and appliances of the Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technology of KFU. Master`s program was created in 2016 for the international students. The program is running in English. The tutors of the program are  leading KFU professors, many of them are members of the outstanding international research lab of Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins.

The strategic objectives of Master`s program are:

• Training highly qualified professionals on modeling of the stratigraphic space and lithologic bodies, their origin, development and alteration processes, age, chemical and physical properties, etc. Graduates will be able to use modern methods and technologies to create and develop new research in the field of Earth Sciences.
• Achieving world-class quality of scientific research and technological developments, ensuring the development of the resource base of Russia and other regions.
• The introduction of modern high-performance technologies in the field of subsoil use and management of natural resources of Russia and other regions.

The program duration period will be 2 academic years. The curriculum for the students will include:

• the first fall semester at Kazan Federal University, Russia (September – December, 20NN);
• spring and summer semesters at Kazan Federal University, Russia (January – July, 20NN+1) including internship;
• recess in August, 20NN+1;
• the second fall semester at Kazan Federal University, Russia (September – December, 20NN),
• the second spring semester (January – April, 20NN+2) at Kazan Federal University, devoted to writing and defense of graduate qualifying thesis.

The educational process schedule:

1st year:

• 1 semester –from September 1 to January 4, 2017, test examinations from January 5 to January 25, 2016, vacation from January 26 to February 8, 2018;
• 2 semester - from February 9 to May 17, 2018, test examinations from May 18 to May 31, 2018, from June 1 to August 9 is an internship, vacation from August 10 to August 30, 2018.

2nd year:

• 1 semester –from September 1 to December 28, 2018, test examinations from December 29, 2018 to January 4, 2019, vacation from January 5 to January 18, 2019.
• 2 semester - research work from January 19 to May 24, 2019, Final Qualification Work from May 25 to June 21, 2016.

1 test unit = 36 hours

1. Applicants must have a qualification/degree corresponding to a 4-year educational program of higher education.
2. If English is not the student's native language, then his/her TOEFL examination results (or equivalent) will be no less than 80 for an on-line test, or no less than 5,5 for IELTS. Training within the Program will be given in English.
3. Interview
4. Entrance exams

Entrance tests are designed to determine the practical and theoretical training of bachelors and specialists, and are carried out to determine whether the knowledge and skills of students in graduate education requirements toward 05.04.01 - Geology, educational program "Stratigraphy of Oil and Gas Basins".

Entrance exams structure

The first part of entrance exams includes the writing test on stratigraphy

The second part includes subject oriented interview in English. For interview it is necessary to prepare essay about yourself including following information:

• education level;
• previous study graduate qualification works;
• subject oriented work experience (company, position, period of work, professional activities);
• explain what was the reason to choice of the educational program.

The maximum score on the entrance examination is 100 points.