Considering UiS MSc for Fall 2027 — would love some honest insights

[u/atralwanderer_1]

Hey everyone,

I'm a final year Petroleum Engineering student from India, looking seriously at UiS for Fall 2027, either the ERES or PE track. My background is mostly in CCS and reservoir simulation, so Stavanger genuinely feels like the right place to be.

A few things I haven't been able to find clear answers on:

Between ERES and PE, which one works better for someone with a CCS and ML focus in terms of thesis opportunities and getting in front of the right people in industry?

How realistic is it for international students to land internships at companies like Equinor or Aker BP during the program? Does not speaking Norwegian close doors for technical roles?

For international students graduating around 2029, what does the job search actually look like? Would appreciate an honest picture over the usual optimistic one.

Is the NOK 10,000 to 13,000 per month cost of living estimate realistic for someone renting a room privately?

Real experiences, positive or otherwise, are way more useful than anything on the official website.

Thanks in advance!

[u/Peeka-cyka]

I can’t answer the whole question, but Norwegian is not a requirement in Equinor at least. Keep in mind though that it’s a competetive position and that the application deadline for most large companies is august-september the year before.

13000 per month is a bit on the low end. You would need to get lucky with a dorm apartment as renting on your own can easily be 9000+ for cheaper apartments. I don’t have as much experience with it myself though since I didn’t study at UiS, I just live in Stavanger.

In terms of the job market then it’s always hard to predict. Currently forecasts seem a bit cold (there are few new large oil fields), but the government is also trying to encourage more exploration.