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Energy Science and Technology
Program’s Objectives
Future generations will rely on energy sources made available by massive renewable energy resources. The inherent nature of these resources is posing unprecedented technical and management challenges to engineers.
With an expected growth of 150% of the energy engineering job market by 2030 and strong demand for individuals with diverse skill-sets, the program tackles these challenges by training excellent students to become top professionals in this field with the objective of driving industry, science, and market innovations.
The master’s degree has three orientations: energy conversion devices, energy systems, and energy management and sustainability. In addition to attending regular lectures offered by our internationally-acclaimed professors, students will gain valuable practical experience with laboratory activities in world-class research infrastructures. The master’s program is designed to welcome students from various bachelor’s and has a dedicated teaching program aimed to bridge the gap between different students’ backgrounds.
Application: important deadlines
Applications can be filled online from mid-November to the 15th of January, or from the 16th of January to the 15th of April.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Energy conversion and energy systems have and will shape the evolution of mankind. In a number of ways, they are absolutely vital for the human existence. The EPFL master’s program in Energy Science and Technology provides a world-class educational environment to train students in charge of developing future technologies in the field of energy engineering.Program’s Objectives
Future generations will rely on energy sources made available by massive renewable energy resources. The inherent nature of these resources is posing unprecedented technical and management challenges to engineers.
With an expected growth of 150% of the energy engineering job market by 2030 and strong demand for individuals with diverse skill-sets, the program tackles these challenges by training excellent students to become top professionals in this field with the objective of driving industry, science, and market innovations.
The master’s degree has three orientations: energy conversion devices, energy systems, and energy management and sustainability. In addition to attending regular lectures offered by our internationally-acclaimed professors, students will gain valuable practical experience with laboratory activities in world-class research infrastructures. The master’s program is designed to welcome students from various bachelor’s and has a dedicated teaching program aimed to bridge the gap between different students’ backgrounds.
Application: important deadlines
Applications can be filled online from mid-November to the 15th of January, or from the 16th of January to the 15th of April.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Sustainable Engineering (BEng)
Graduates of the degree program are qualified for many industries. Occupations in the work environment of energy production and distribution as well as activities in industrial companies, planning offices and energy consulting are available. In addition, there are jobs in product development and product management in the manufacturing industry, as well as in public services, public authorities and municipalities in the work environment of energy and mobility.
Application period:
Your application for the winter semester may be submitted between 15 May and 15 July.
International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE)
The study combines elements of electrical and mechanical engineering with various aspects of sustainability and puts its emphasis on renewable energy, power efficiency and environmental technology. Today the society needs engineers who are excellent professionals but who also think about sustainability to assess the ecological, economical and social consequences of their work. That's what the bachelor programme Sustainable Engineering prepares you for.Graduates of the degree program are qualified for many industries. Occupations in the work environment of energy production and distribution as well as activities in industrial companies, planning offices and energy consulting are available. In addition, there are jobs in product development and product management in the manufacturing industry, as well as in public services, public authorities and municipalities in the work environment of energy and mobility.
Application period:
Your application for the winter semester may be submitted between 15 May and 15 July.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE), Germany
Energy Management in Small- and Medium-scale Industries with focus on preparing for ISO 50001 Energy Management (EMSI), 9.9. - 13.12.2019
TARGET GROUP
Management staff involved in energy planning in their industries. Policymakers from government organizations, industrial associations, and institutes involved in industrial development. Consultants who work in areas related to the themes of the course.
CSTM
There will be a focus on energy management tools to improve energy efficiency and to create cleaner production, emphasizing that these improvements provide a win-win situation for SMIs as well as helping countries contribute to the Sustainable Energy for All Goal on Energy Efficiency and the Sustainable Energy Development Goals. In particular there is a focus on preparing for reaching the new International Standard on Energy Management (ISO50001).
The course is divided into two parts. Part 1 is an 5 week online course spread out over 10 weeks. All modules of Part 1 must be successfully completed before the start of Part 2 – the two week residential course.TARGET GROUP
Management staff involved in energy planning in their industries. Policymakers from government organizations, industrial associations, and institutes involved in industrial development. Consultants who work in areas related to the themes of the course.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM), Netherlands
CSTM
Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (Incl. Climate Change) - Affiliated Degree Programme
PAUWES offers two world class graduate programmes in which students address today’s most pressing development challenges. As secure water supply and innovative energy sources are of vital importance for the future of sustainable growth on the African continent, the institute is seeking a new generation of highly educated, well-trained students, who are committed to this goal.
The Master in Water and the Master in Energy programmes both offer a policy and an engineering track, awarding a joint degree from the Pan African University and the University of Tlemcen. Students are taught by renowned educators from African universities and the international academic community. They have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research and a distinguished faculty. Supported through cooperation with higher education and research institutions on the continent and beyond, the institute also benefits from a professional network of public, private and civil society actors.
UNU-EHS contributes to the development of ICT-based solutions to support the educational programme, social and professional networking among the online community of practice, and entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)
The Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES), is a centre of excellence at the University of Tlemcen in Algeria. Called into existence by the African Union Commission in 2008, the Pan African University (PAU) is guided by the vision of an Africa managed by its own citizens and acting as a dynamic force in the international arena.PAUWES offers two world class graduate programmes in which students address today’s most pressing development challenges. As secure water supply and innovative energy sources are of vital importance for the future of sustainable growth on the African continent, the institute is seeking a new generation of highly educated, well-trained students, who are committed to this goal.
The Master in Water and the Master in Energy programmes both offer a policy and an engineering track, awarding a joint degree from the Pan African University and the University of Tlemcen. Students are taught by renowned educators from African universities and the international academic community. They have access to state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research and a distinguished faculty. Supported through cooperation with higher education and research institutions on the continent and beyond, the institute also benefits from a professional network of public, private and civil society actors.
UNU-EHS contributes to the development of ICT-based solutions to support the educational programme, social and professional networking among the online community of practice, and entrepreneurship and technology transfer.
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Germany
Master’s Programme Sustainable Energy Technology (SET)
Understand both technology and society
Building on our university’s unique High Tech Human Touch philosophy, the SET programme is for students who understand the kind of energy technologies that will be needed in tomorrow’s world as well as what it will take to get them rolled out and working in our communities, cities and societies. Engineers and energy technologists choose to focus on developing and improving renewable technologies are needed in society. Society also urgently needs professionals who understand these technologies, but are also equipped to step forward as facilitators and leaders of the renewable energy revolution. The SET programme caters to this second group of engineers. Our aim with the programme is to help you become an authority in the implementation of technology-driven change in energy markets anywhere in the world.
CSTM
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM)
Are you looking for a way to deepen your expertise in energy technology, while supplementing it with the broader knowledge and skills needed to achieve real change in our societies’ energy systems? Are you eager to use your understanding of technology and engineering to play a role as enabler, leader and game changer in the transition towards sustainable energy systems? If you are, the University of Twente’s Master’s programme Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) is a good choice for you.Understand both technology and society
Building on our university’s unique High Tech Human Touch philosophy, the SET programme is for students who understand the kind of energy technologies that will be needed in tomorrow’s world as well as what it will take to get them rolled out and working in our communities, cities and societies. Engineers and energy technologists choose to focus on developing and improving renewable technologies are needed in society. Society also urgently needs professionals who understand these technologies, but are also equipped to step forward as facilitators and leaders of the renewable energy revolution. The SET programme caters to this second group of engineers. Our aim with the programme is to help you become an authority in the implementation of technology-driven change in energy markets anywhere in the world.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM), Netherlands
CSTM
Environmental Sciences and Engineering
The modern and competitive Environmental Engineering Program at EPFL prepares students for the multidisciplinary nature of environmental engineering problems and educates future engineers to address the complexities and uncertainties of natural and engineered systems. Our program focuses on environmental engineering in natural systems where solutions must be developed under conditions of incomplete information, spatial heterogeneity, and uncertainty. We also emphasize contemporary issues related to complex interactions taking place in built and urban environments.
Program’s Objectives
The Master in Environmental Sciences and Engineering offers a wide range of courses grouped in three specializations: Environmental Chemistry and Bioprocess Engineering/ Natural Water, Soil and Ecosystems Engineering / Environmental Monitoring and Modeling. You also can follow specializations in which the Environmental Sciences are involved such as courses on the development of Regional and Urban Planning, on Energy or Biotechnology.
Admission
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related areas. Students with knowledge of geographical information systems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application: important deadlines
Applications can be filled online from mid-November to the 15th of January, or from the 16th of January to the 15th of April.
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Protecting the environment for a sustainable future. The major future challenges for planet earth are climate change, limited resources, pollution, human population growth and loss of biodiversity.The modern and competitive Environmental Engineering Program at EPFL prepares students for the multidisciplinary nature of environmental engineering problems and educates future engineers to address the complexities and uncertainties of natural and engineered systems. Our program focuses on environmental engineering in natural systems where solutions must be developed under conditions of incomplete information, spatial heterogeneity, and uncertainty. We also emphasize contemporary issues related to complex interactions taking place in built and urban environments.
Program’s Objectives
The Master in Environmental Sciences and Engineering offers a wide range of courses grouped in three specializations: Environmental Chemistry and Bioprocess Engineering/ Natural Water, Soil and Ecosystems Engineering / Environmental Monitoring and Modeling. You also can follow specializations in which the Environmental Sciences are involved such as courses on the development of Regional and Urban Planning, on Energy or Biotechnology.
Admission
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related areas. Students with knowledge of geographical information systems are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application: important deadlines
Applications can be filled online from mid-November to the 15th of January, or from the 16th of January to the 15th of April.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Master’s Programme Environmental and Energy Management (MEEM)
Combine knowledge and action
Today’s grand challenges – climate change, resource depletion, urbanization, ecological and socio-economic stress – call for professionals able to organize, manage and lead socio-technical change. This combined focus, on thinking and doing lies at the heart of the MEEM programme. Its social science-oriented Master’s programme will provide you with knowledge, skills and competencies in various social science disciplines, such as Management, Public Administration, Governance and Law. This will prepare you to lead and manage socio-technical change processes in the industrial, environmental, energy and water domains.
Three focal points in sustainable development
The core of this one-year, English-taught programme consists of three interconnected domains of sustainable development: environment, energy and water. The programme teaches the interrelated management and governance of these three crucial natural resources. Graduating in one of the three domains will prepare you for working with multidisciplinary teams in business, government, consultancy or (PhD) research anywhere in the world.
CSTM
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM)
Do you believe that socio-technical change is needed to make our planet more resilient and sustainable? Are you eager to gain the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to organize and manage such changes, either locally or internationally? If so, the Master’s programme Environmental and Energy Management (MEEM) at the University of Twente is the right choice for you.Combine knowledge and action
Today’s grand challenges – climate change, resource depletion, urbanization, ecological and socio-economic stress – call for professionals able to organize, manage and lead socio-technical change. This combined focus, on thinking and doing lies at the heart of the MEEM programme. Its social science-oriented Master’s programme will provide you with knowledge, skills and competencies in various social science disciplines, such as Management, Public Administration, Governance and Law. This will prepare you to lead and manage socio-technical change processes in the industrial, environmental, energy and water domains.
Three focal points in sustainable development
The core of this one-year, English-taught programme consists of three interconnected domains of sustainable development: environment, energy and water. The programme teaches the interrelated management and governance of these three crucial natural resources. Graduating in one of the three domains will prepare you for working with multidisciplinary teams in business, government, consultancy or (PhD) research anywhere in the world.
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM), Netherlands
CSTM
Energy Management in Small- and Medium-Scale Industries
The course is divided into two parts. Part 1 is an 6 week online course in which participants, in their own time, participate in Webinars and on-line forums, undertake reading assignments, watch short videos, listen to presentations and complete short quizzes and written assignments. It is estimated that to complete the material participants will need 8 hours per week. All modules of Part 1 must be successfully completed before the start of Part 2 – the two week residential course. Part 2 consists of an assignment in which participants work in groups on an energy audit, that forms the basis of a plan to reach ISO50001. This component is supported by lectures, including guest lectures by leading specialists, presentations, case studies, discussions, and a site visit.
Venue – 5 weeks online through The University of Twente’s Website (14 November to 16 December 2016) 2 weeks residential in Enschede, the Netherlands (16 January to 27 January 2017).
Type of recognition: Management staff involved in energy planning in their industries. Policymakers from government organizations, industrial associations, and institutes involved in industrial development. Consultants who work in areas related to the themes of the course.
CSTM
Certificate; Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM)
There will be a focus on energy management tools to improve energy efficiency and to create cleaner production, emphasizing that these improvements provide a win-win situation for SMIs. In particular there is a focus on preparing for reaching the new International Standard on Energy Management (ISO 50001).The course is divided into two parts. Part 1 is an 6 week online course in which participants, in their own time, participate in Webinars and on-line forums, undertake reading assignments, watch short videos, listen to presentations and complete short quizzes and written assignments. It is estimated that to complete the material participants will need 8 hours per week. All modules of Part 1 must be successfully completed before the start of Part 2 – the two week residential course. Part 2 consists of an assignment in which participants work in groups on an energy audit, that forms the basis of a plan to reach ISO50001. This component is supported by lectures, including guest lectures by leading specialists, presentations, case studies, discussions, and a site visit.
Venue – 5 weeks online through The University of Twente’s Website (14 November to 16 December 2016) 2 weeks residential in Enschede, the Netherlands (16 January to 27 January 2017).
Type of recognition: Management staff involved in energy planning in their industries. Policymakers from government organizations, industrial associations, and institutes involved in industrial development. Consultants who work in areas related to the themes of the course.
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM), Netherlands
CSTM
Environmental and Energy Management (MA)
Type of recognition: University
CSTM
Master; Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM)
The Master of Environmental and Energy Management programme (often referred to as ‘MEEM’) is a one-year, fulltime programme offered by CSTM – the Twente Centre for Studies in Technology and Sustainable Development at the University of Twente. Since the year 2000, many people have participated in the programme, representing over 40 nationalities.Type of recognition: University
Department of Governance and Technology for Sustainability, University of Twente (CSTM), Netherlands
CSTM