Petroleum
Engineering
What does a Petroleum Engineer do?
Petroleum engineers generate the fuel that moves our transportation systems and keeps industries running. They boost the manufacture of thousands of products, ranging from medicines to plastics, and even cosmetics. They have the skills to design and supervise drilling operations, and they can also develop processes and equipment to optimize the production of oil and gas.
First-class infrastructure to foster your education
Our campuses are designed to provide the best university training. We also have centers and laboratories to promote the day-to-day implementation of knowledge as a differential value.
“I started in Argentina but it was always clear for me that I wanted somehow to play in a global scenario. I thought that to prove yourself, you had to do it in the world, and my course gave me that possibility”.
Miguel Galuccio
Petroleum Engineer graduated from ITBA.
He was CEO of YPF, from 2012 to 2016, and he is currently the President and CEO of Vista Oil & Gas.
JOINING THE LABOR MARKET
Learn more about the opportunities we offer
ITBA is one of the universities that trains professionals with the highest integration to the labor market: our graduates occupy key roles in national and international companies with global impact.
More than 90% of our students complete at least one internship during their course thanks to the 500 current agreements that the university has with leading companies.
We have constant opportunities to join the labor market during the educational experience. We offer:
Recruitba
An innovative recruitment program that guarantees job interviews to all participating students.
Itbanet
An exclusive employability platform for students, graduates, and companies.
SOME OF THE COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN OUR AGREEMENTS
ITBA has a scholarship program for those students who require financial support.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Álvaro Bugar, Eng.
Petroleum Engineer from ITBA. He also obtained a masters’ degree in Project Evaluation from ITBA/UCEMA. He has 12 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry performing reservoir tests, asset evaluation, and reserves certification. He is in charge of 2 undergraduate and 3 in the postgraduate subjects at ITBA.
ITBA global
In a global context, the university aims to be the gateway to a world full of different international experiences.
We have bilateral agreements with the best universities around the world.
Erasmus+ and Santander provide scholarships and semester exchanges to study abroad.
International networking activities like 100 k LATAM, SABF, and Tech Trek
Multicultural experiences inside and outside the classroom
Volunteering to advise and support foreign students
ITBA global
In a global context, the university aims to be the gateway to a world full of different international experiences.
We have bilateral agreements with the best universities around the world.
Erasmus+ and Santander provide scholarships and semester exchanges to study abroad.
Multicultural experiences inside and outside the classroom
International networking activities like 100 k LATAM, SABF, and Tech Trek
Volunteering to advise and support foreign students
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Frequent asked questions
Does the university have any student loans, scholarships, or financial aid system?
Yes, we have a scholarship program for those students who need financial support and can demonstrate academic commitment and vocation. Currently, 29% of our students receive some form of financial aid. More information on SCHOLARSHIPS here.
What level of English do I need for undergraduate courses?
The level required depends on the course you choose Find out about the level of English required to study Engineering Find out about the level of English required to study a Bachelor. We have an agreement with ICANA to verify the students’ level of English.
Can I participate in an internship or a professional practice while studying an undergraduate course?
Yes, we offer an internship program that allows undergraduates to take their first steps in the business world during their last two years of study. We also have agreements and business alliances with leading companies that provide ongoing employment opportunities for students and graduates.
Do you have laboratories and workshops?
We have highly equipped laboratories, workshops, and centers where we carry out practices and research projects in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and Electronic Engineering. Take a look!
How much do undergraduate courses cost?
The cost of the courses is calculated by adding up the number of credits from the subjects in each cycle.
To find out the cost of your course, contact us at informes@itba.edu.ar
Do you have any further questions?
Contact us so we can help you as soon as possible.
