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Specialization in Hydrocarbon Production
ABOUT THE
Program
The main objective of the Hydrocarbon Production Specialization is to know and understand the technology currently developed in the production of oil wells, artificial lift systems, transport, and treatment systems for oil and water. It also develops the ability to adapt and apply new technologies to enhance the production of deposits in a way that achieves sustainable exploitation of resources.
Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 017706 dated September 27, 2023, with a validity of 7 years.
- SNIES 53227: Concentrated attendance | Bucaramanga
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DEGREE:
Hydrocarbon Production Specialist
DURATION:
2 semesters
MODALITY:
Concentrated attendance/In Spanish
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga Central Campus
APPLICANT
Profile
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Petroleum engineers or related professions with 2 years of recognized experience in the area of hydrocarbon production.
GRADUATE
Profile
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The Hydrocarbon Production Specialists are professionals with the capacity to lead, formulate, and execute projects in the area of hydrocarbon production. They are ethical people with a high sense of social responsibility, committed to the community and the care of the environment. For which:
Understand the concepts, principles and theories related to the production of hydrocarbons.
Design systems for the management and/or treatment of the fluids produced, making use of the available technology.
Evaluate and apply technology for the continuous improvement of hydrocarbon production.
Consider the components of social responsibility and efficient use of physical, human and financial resources in the formulation of development plans for hydrocarbon production fields.
Lead, propose, and carry out operational plans and field procedures in accordance with current regulations in the areas of quality, occupational safety and health, and environmental protection.
Design and evaluate investment programs and alternatives for the development of the hydrocarbon sector, contributing to the social and economic progress of the region and the country.
Accept personal responsibility, teamwork, and leadership as elements that will allow them to be successful in their professional practice.
CLASS
Time.
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Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays as required by the intensity of the work. Every three weekends.
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ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 40862 Credits: 2 – Reservoir Engineering
Code: 40863 Credits: 2 – Production Variables
Code: 40864 Credits: 3 – Artificial Lift Systems
Code: 40865 Credits: 2 – Separation Systems
Code: 40866 Credits: 2 – Integrated Management of Produced Water
Code: 40867 Credits: 1 – Research Methodology
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Code: 40868 Credits: 2 – Hydrocarbon Project Evaluation
Code: 40869 Credits: 2 – Crude Oil Treatment Operations
Code: 40870 Credits: 2 – Production Optimization
Code: 40871 Credits: 1 – Production Records
Code: 40872 Credits: 3 – Energy Management in Hydrocarbon Fields
Code: 40873 Credits: 4 – Final Research Project
OUR
Faculty
KEY
Dates
Bucaramanga
Registration opening
Registration closing
Interview
November 28, 2025
April 24, 2026
April 30, 2026
Admission results
Classes start
May 11, 2026
June 5, 2026
PROGRAM
Fees
Registration
6,84 U.V.T.
Tuition fee per semester
27,35 U.V.T.
Academic fee per semester
232,48 U.V.T.
The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”, you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
REGISTRATION
Requirements
The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maespetrogas@uis.edu.co in PDF format.
Note: By clicking on the “Inscripción” (Registration) button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.
Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.
Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
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School of Petroleum Engineering
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2720 – 1061
WhatsApp: (+57) 313 480 1353
Email: maespetrogas@uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Cra 27 calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria. Jorge Bautista Vesga Building – Office 425
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – noon
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.