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Petroleum Engineering
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The School of Petroleum Engineering – EIP, founded in 1.954 is an administrative academic unit attached to the Faculty of Physicochemical Engineering, whose mission is to contribute to the transformation of the hydrocarbon sector through the training of professionals with human, ethical, technical, scientific and leadership capabilities that promote the creation and transfer of knowledge and the generation of innovative and sustainable solutions, based on continuous improvement of your processes.
In 2030 the School of Petroleum Engineering will be recognized for being a leader in scientific research, for being innovative in the teaching-learning process and for promoting collaborative work between academia-industry-state in the value chain of hydrocarbons and complementary energies, positively impacting sustainable development.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 697 | Qualified Registration: MEN N.° 016784 of December 27, 2019, validity 8 years.

DEGREE:
Petroleum Engineer

DuraTiOn:
10 Semesters

Education LEVEL:
Undergraduate

ModaliTY:
In-person

CAMPUS:
Central Campus, Bucaramanga Barrancabermeja (first 4 semesters).
- Applicant Profile
- Graduate Profile
- Labor Field
- Our Accreditations
- Continuous Improvement
APPLICANT
Profile
The Applicant to the Petroleum Engineering program of the Universidad Industrial de Santander must be recognized as a person with aptitudes and skills for the understanding and reasoning of mathematics, physics, chemistry as basic sciences. In addition, they must have a high degree of motivation, responsibility and leadership in the development of their academic activities, willingness to develop teamwork processes, oral and written communication skills, ability to adapt to change, critical reading and an ethical and moral sense for the responsible development of their learning processes.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Petroleum Engineer of the Universidad Industrial Santander will be an ethical, creative and competent professional, who contributes to sustainable development by understanding the theoretical foundations and applying them in the design, execution and evaluation of projects in the hydrocarbon industry; with international projection, leadership and investigative and innovative attitude to the challenges of the sector.
LABOR
Field
The Petroleum Engineer may perform in the following organizations at national or international public or private levels:
Entities operating partnership contracts for the search and exploitation of oil and gas fields.
Contracting firms in the hydrocarbons industrial sector. Service companies and consultancies in the oil and gas industry.
Designer companies, construction companies and managers of natural gas home networks.
Entities that formulate and manage control policies in the management of the hydrocarbons' industry.
Research centres and internal and external bodies that promote scientific knowledge of the hydrocarbons sector.
High-quality Accreditation:
Resolution 018595 of the Minsiterio de Educación Nacional December 03, 2018. Term for eight (8) years.
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Petroleum Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational base with the ability to lead innovation processes, emerging technologies and anticipate the well-being and safety needs of the community. This is intended that: students, employers and society in general, have the confidence that the program meets quality standards and offers graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Educational Objectives of the Program
The Educational Objectives of the Petroleum Engineering Program are:
- Our graduates will have a broad and deep technical knowledge and competitive skills necessary to be successful professionals and leaders in decision making.
- Our graduates will work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams that integrate people from different cultures and points of view, to obtain effective and efficient results, while providing leadership to achieve the objectives set.
- Our graduates will practice their professions in a responsible and ethical manner, aware of the impact of engineering solutions on the global, economic, environmental and social context.
Learning Outcomes
The Metallurgical Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in your students:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs considering public health, safety and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- The ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals.
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||
Academic Term | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II |
Admitted | 73 | 80 | 66 | 69 | 61 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 56 | 50 |
Enrolled | 1114 | 1121 | 1038 | 966 | 868 | 838 | 761 | 770 | 708 | 680 |
Graduates (Term) | 38 | 113 | 125 | 113 | 98 | 73 | 87 | 107 | 53 | 42 |
APPLICANT
Profile
The Applicant to the Petroleum Engineering program of the Universidad Industrial de Santander must be recognized as a person with aptitudes and skills for the understanding and reasoning of mathematics, physics, chemistry as basic sciences. In addition, they must have a high degree of motivation, responsibility and leadership in the development of their academic activities, willingness to develop teamwork processes, oral and written communication skills, ability to adapt to change, critical reading and an ethical and moral sense for the responsible development of their learning processes.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Petroleum Engineer of the Universidad Industrial Santander will be an ethical, creative and competent professional, who contributes to sustainable development by understanding the theoretical foundations and applying them in the design, execution and evaluation of projects in the hydrocarbon industry; with international projection, leadership and investigative and innovative attitude to the challenges of the sector.
Labor
Field
The Petroleum Engineer may work in the following organizations at public or private, national and international level:
Entities operating partnership contracts for the search and exploitation of oil and gas deposits.
Contractors in the hydrocarbons industrial sector.
Service companies and consultants in the oil and gas industry.
Companies that design, build and manage home natural gas networks.
Entities that formulate and administer control policies in the management of the Hydrocarbons industry.
Research centers and internal and external organizations that promote scientific knowledge of the hydrocarbons sector.
OUR
Accreditations
Qualified Registration Resolution Effective:Resolution No. 5577 of March 29, 2016 of the Ministry of National Education. VALID: 7 YEARS.
Accreditation: Resolution 018595 of the Ministry of National Education of December 03, 2018. Term for eight (8) years.
CONTINUOUS
Improvement
The Petroleum Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational base with the ability to lead innovation processes, emerging technologies and anticipate the well-being and safety needs of the community. This is intended that: students, employers and society in general, have the confidence that the program meets quality standards and offers graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
Educational Objectives of the Program
The Educational Objectives of the Petroleum Engineering Program are:
- Our graduates will have a broad and deep technical knowledge and competitive skills necessary to be successful professionals and leaders in decision making.
- Our graduates will work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams that integrate people from different cultures and points of view, to obtain effective and efficient results, while providing leadership to achieve the objectives set.
- Our graduates will practice their professions in a responsible and ethical manner, aware of the impact of engineering solutions on the global, economic, environmental and social context.
Learning Outcomes
The Metallurgical Engineering program aims to develop the following learning outcomes in your students:
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- The ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs considering public health, safety and well-being, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
- The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and social contexts.
- The ability to function effectively in a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, set goals, plan tasks, and meet goals.
- The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||
Academic Term | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II |
Admitted | 73 | 80 | 66 | 69 | 61 | 68 | 62 | 62 | 56 | 50 |
Enrolled | 1114 | 1121 | 1038 | 966 | 868 | 838 | 761 | 770 | 708 | 680 |
Graduates (Term) | 38 | 113 | 125 | 113 | 98 | 73 | 87 | 107 | 53 | 42 |
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Curriculum
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- 7°
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- Electives
Code: 20252 Credits: 4 - Calculation I
Code: 20314 Credits: 4 - Chemistry I
Code: 22952 Credits: 2 - Biology for engineers
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 - Linear algebra
Code: 23050 Credits: 3 - Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 - Physical and sports culture
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 - Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 - University life and culture
Code: 20253 Credits: 4 - Calculation II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 - Physics I
Code: 23079 Credits: 4 - Chemistry II
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 - English I
Code: 28035 Credits: 3 - General Geology of Hydrocarbons
Code: 20113 Credits: 4 - Analytical mechanics
Code: 20254 Credits: 4 - Calculation III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 - Physics II
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 - English II
Code: 28036 Credits: 3 - Hydrocarbon sedimentology
Code: 20255 Credits: 4 - Differential equations
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 - Physics III
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 - Descriptive geometry
Code: 28037 Credits: 3 - Balance and transfer of mass and energy
Code: 28038 Credits: 3 - Structural Geology of Hydrocarbons
Code: 28039 Credits: 3 - Petrophysical Analysis
Code: 28040 Credits: 4 - Numerical methods
Code: 28041 Credits: 3 - Hydrocarbon Thermodynamics
Code: 28042 Credits: 3 - Drilling mud
Code: 28043 Credits: 3 - Hydrocarbon transport phenomena
Code: 28044 Credits: 3 - Statistics
Code: 28045 Credits: 3 - Economic engineering
Code: 28046 Credits: 3 - Properties of the fluids
Code: 28047 Credits: 3 - Formation Evaluation
Code: 28048 Credits: 3 - Well drilling
Code: CONTEX2 Credits: 2 - Context Subject
Code: 23183 Credits: 3 - Fluid Laboratory
Code: 28049 Credits: 3 - Project Evaluation
Code: 28050 Credits: 2 - Oil policy
Code: 28051 Credits: 3 - Social responsibility
Code: 28052 Credits: 3 - Well Completion
Code: 28053 Credits: 3 - Reservoir Engineering
Code: 28054 Credits: 3 - Integral management of the oil industry
Code: 28055 Credits: 3 - Pressure Analysis
Code: 28056 Credits: 3 - Production methods
Code: 00003 Credits: 2 - Optional Subject
Code: 00002 Credits: 3 - Elective subject
Code: 22975 Credits: 3 -Final Undergraduate Work I
Code: 28057 Credits: 3 - Gas engineering
Code: 28058 Credits: 4 - Reservoir Simulation
Code: 28059 Credits: 3 - Surface facilities
Code: 28060 Credits: 4 - Recovery methods
Code: 00003 Credits: 3 - Elective subject
Code: 22977 Credits: 7 -Final Undergraduate Work I
Code: 21458 Credits: 3 - Corrosion and its control
Code: 21517 Credits: 3 - Industrial Security
Code: 23193 Credits: 3 - Advanced reservoir simulation
Code: 23196 Credits: 3 - Applied Statistics
Code: 23207 Credits: 3 - Simulation of hydrocarbon processes
Code: 23208 Credits: 3 - Gas technology
Code: 23209 Credits: 3 - Structure and properties of materials
Code: 26542 Credits: 3 - Geomechanics and its applications to the oil industry
Code: 26579 Credits: 3 - Hydrocarbon measurement
Code: 28422 Credits: 3 - Offshore operations
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
This undergraduate program is offered at different university locations, please select the location for which you wish to obtain enrollment information.
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
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Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
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Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Additional requirements
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Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS

Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS
Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
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School of Petroleum Engineering
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Extension: 2305 – 2032
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E-mail: escpet@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Jorge Bautista Vesga Building, second floor
Industrial University of Santander

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Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Phone: +57 (607) 6344000
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UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address:
Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria. Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga. Piso 2.
Universidad Industrial de Santander.

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us

Petroleum Engineering
Phone: +57 (607) 6344000
Extension: 2305 – 2032
Direct: +57 (607) 6454763
Mail:
escpet@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Address:
Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria. Edificio Jorge Bautista Vesga. Piso 2.
Universidad Industrial de Santander.

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.