PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Petroleum engineering (or petroleum engineering) is concerned with the development,

improvement and evaluation of techniques for discovering, transporting, processing,
transporting and processing hydrocarbons into final products or derivatives.
The knowledge used in petroleum engineering comes from various fields of science and is
constantly being developed/updated due to the search for resources and optimization of
hydrocarbon production. The principles of Chemistry and Physics are used in almost all
stages of hydrocarbon exploitation.

It is important to note that the oil industry is made up of several multidisciplinary teams; the
petroleum engineer usually works together with geologists, geophysicists, chemists and
physicists. Another factor to take into account is that the quality of teaching in this
profession is higher in oil-producing countries. For example, in Russia there is the Gubkin
Russian State University of Oil and Gas, which aims to meet the demand of national and
international markets related to the industry.
It is important to note that petroleum engineering is a different branch from petrochemical
engineering (many people confuse both branches) while petroleum engineering studies
and specializes in the exploration, drilling, transportation and storage of oil, petrochemical
engineering works mainly in the transformation of oil into derivatives. The main fields of
petroleum engineering include exploration, reservoir engineering, drilling engineering and
production engineering.

Profile
If you like numbers, you like physics and chemistry courses, you read articles related to
the field, you like innovation and working in a group, you may find petroleum engineering
interesting as a professional career.

Job opportunities
A petroleum engineer can work in both national and multinational companies related to the
oil industry in the different stages (exploration, fields, drilling and production).

AREAS OF STUDY

• Geology of petroleum and natural

gas• Reservoir
 engineering• Well
drilling• Hydrocarbon production and treatment
plants• Transportation technology and distribution
logistics• Industrialization and refining of hydrocarbons
• Energy economy, markets, regulation and commercialization of hydrocarbons
• Business generation

PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING

The course is a modern proposal in response to a growing need in our country,

considering the large gas reserves and oil potential, in the upstream sectors (exploration,
exploitation and production) and downstream (treatment plants, transportation and
industrialization) of the oil industry as well as its efficient administration and marketing.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (IPGN) program has the academic support of
the University of Oklahoma, ranked among the top five in the United States in the field,
agreements with companies, experts and research centers of recognized international
prestige, as well as a first-class laboratory infrastructure with an emphasis on natural gas.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

The IPGN with bilingual training (*), is a professional trained to:

• Plan, execute and manage exploration, exploitation, production, treatment plants,
transportation, industrialization and marketing activities of hydrocarbon resources.
• Incorporate and innovate technology in the hydrocarbon industry.
• Develop engineering, technology management and research activities in the sector.
• Apply knowledge in hydrocarbon negotiation and energy economics.
• Promote awareness and practical training in comprehensive management of companies
in the sector, considering aspects of occupational safety, hygiene and the environment.
• Exercise business leadership and teamwork roles in a globalized and competitive work
environment.
LABOR MARKET

Due to his comprehensive training, the Petroleum Engineer is qualified to:

• Engineering and technology management work in the different areas of the hydrocarbon
industry, at national and international level.
• Activities in the private and public sectors in the areas of regulation, marketing,
negotiation and energy economics.
• Perform in the areas of transformation, hydrocarbon utilization technologies,
industrialization, refining, petrochemicals and obtaining by-products.

UNIVERSITIES IN COCHABAMBA THAT OFFER THE DEGREE

· UDABOL
 · UPB

· UNIVALLE

· SAINT SUNDAY THE WISE

· EMI

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is a branch of engineering that mainly applies knowledge of Physics,
Mathematics and Geology to the development and construction of structures, hydraulic
works and transportation. It has a strong organizational component that is applied in the
administration of urban and rural environments, not only in the field of construction but also
in the maintenance, control and operation of the constructed works.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
The Civil Engineering Degree is structured on the basis of Physical, Mathematical and
Geological Sciences; it is intended for the comprehensive training of Civil Engineers so
that they are trained in the scientific and technological knowledge acquired through study,
experience and practice. The Engineer will be able to: - Participate in the planning process
of civil works, as well as in the structuring of appropriate mechanisms for their execution. -
Analyze and design civil works, taking into account the safety, functionality and economy
parameters necessary for the qualification of a particular work. - Build, supervise and
manage civil works, organizing technical, administrative, financial, legal and coordination
stages in the execution of a civil work. - Provide teaching and research, and be able to
transmit knowledge in the field of higher education. Job Market Civil engineers are
required in: - Public companies: Prefectures, mayor's offices in Cercado and provinces,
National Road Service, SEMAPA, Social Investment Fund (FIS), universities of the
National and International system, etc. - Private companies: Construction companies in
general, consulting companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private
universities, international agreements, capitalized companies (YPFB, ENDE, ELFEC, etc.).

Goals
The Civil Engineering Degree aims to train professional civil engineers with technical-
scientific knowledge, with skills and abilities to intervene in the solution of regional,
national and international problems related to civil engineering (design and construction of
infrastructure and basic sanitation works).

Mission
To train professionals capable of generating alternative solutions to technological,
economic and social needs, through a teaching-learning process based on research and
social interaction, with a focus on updating and management of technological and scientific
resources, guaranteeing the development of the region and the country.

Vision
The Civil Engineering degree is seen in a five-year period as a Degree that effectively
responds to the needs of society, training theoretical-practical professionals who
proactively adapt to the economic, social and political situation of the country, effectively
fulfilling the teaching-learning processes through the participation of responsible and
updated academic staff, and with efficient application of integrated management,
monitoring, evaluation and information systems.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
 Bolivian Technological University UTB
Apply basic science and engineering to solve problems in the areas of Civil Engineering:
Structures, Hydraulics,

CIVIL ENGINEERING
San Simon University UMSS
The Civil Engineering Degree aims to train professional civil engineers with technical-
scientific knowledge

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Juan Misael Saracho University UAJMS
The student who wishes to enter the Civil Engineering Degree must have the following
qualities: Basic computer skills.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
EMI Military Engineering School
The Civil Engineer will be qualified to carry out planning, design, construction,
management, administration, supervision, operation studies.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Tomas Frias Autonomous University UATF
The mission of the Civil Engineering Degree is to train students in a system of professional
skills that allows them to build values
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
Autonomous University of Beni José Ballivian UABJB
In accordance with the type of training provided during their stay in the civil engineering
career, the profile of the engineering professional

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bolivian Catholic University UCB
We will provide you with the tools of science and technology so that, in general, you can
design and undertake infrastructure projects.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Latin American University ULAT
The particular characteristics of Geodesy and Topography Engineering will make this
professional unique and with almost absolute certainty,

CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIVALLE Private University of Valle del Cauca
Civil Engineering is a branch of Engineering, which mainly applies the knowledge of
Physics, Mathematics and Geology to the development
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bolivian Private University UPB
To train individuals with sufficient knowledge, both in depth and breadth, to be able to
perform competently in practice
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra UPSA
To train a professional capable of planning, designing, building, operating and maintaining
the basic infrastructure of the community: urban buildings

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Gabriel Rene Moreno Autonomous University UAGRM
The mission of the Civil Engineering degree is to train highly qualified professionals in a
system of competencies, with a critical sense.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Loyola University
the training of highly qualified professionals with a specialized technical character in the
area of Civil Engineering, with academic principles

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Royal and Pontifical University of San Francisco Xavier
The civil engineer is a professional whose objective is to evaluate the quality of life of the
population through the application of technology.

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Technical University of Oruro
Civil engineering is the branch of engineering that is exclusively dedicated to designing,
building and also maintaining infrastructures.
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
National University of the 20th Century
The Civil Engineering Degree aims to train professional civil engineers equipped with
technical-scientific knowledge, ...

CIVIL ENGINEERING
Public University of El Alto
- Projects, calculates and designs civil works - Houses, buildings, industrial facilities,
bridges, walls, slopes, dams, canals, tunnels

DIPLOMA IN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

Bolivian Technological University UTB
To deepen and update the knowledge of participating professionals on the basic principles
of capture, seismic analysis and other