Founded in 2001, the Petroleum Learning Centre is a joint project of Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) and Tomsk Polytechnic University (Tomsk, Russia)
2
internationally recognised postgraduate programmes of Heriot-Watt University in petroleum engineering
40+
short courses and continuing professional development programmes for petroleum industry professionals
200+
multi-disciplinary research projects delivered in various areas of geosciences and petroleum engineering
50+
corporate business partners in Russia, including Gazprom, Gazprom neft, Rosneft, Lukoil, Novatek and Surgutneftegas
Postgraduate study
Heriot-Watt University postgraduate programmes equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand and solve the most complex problems in today’s petroleum industry.
Short courses
Our range of short courses in petroleum engineering and geology is the perfect opportunity to gain or improve your knowledge and benefit from the expertise of our tutors.
Research projects
Our multi-disciplinary research activity is driven by delivering real results in various areas of petroleum engineering and geosciences while working closely with business and industry.
Our rankings
QS World University Rankings 2022
1st
Tomsk Polytechnic University ranked 1st in Russia in Petroleum Engineering
13th
Heriot-Watt University ranked 13th worldwide in Petroleum Engineering
19th
Tomsk Polytechnic University ranked 19th worldwide in Petroleum Engineering