Compare 138 MSc Programs in Energy Studies

This Master's program raises the fundamental questions of what sustainable energy might be and what a low carbon transition might look like from different perspectives.

The program is highly relevant to both the public sector and the private sector. Knowledge of sustainable development, energy, and environmental challenges are expected to increase sharply in the future. Such social change also requires new ways of thinking. In-depth knowledge in these areas will, therefore, be on high demand. The multidisciplinary approach of this master will undoubtedly strengthen the relevance of social science graduates for both the public and private sectors.

Through this program, students will gain advanced knowledge of national and international energy politics and policy and, among other things, analyze the relationships between energy, risk, societal safety, and sustainable development.... [-]

The program enjoys close links with the Hellenic Petroleum Industry, which provides data for use in the courses, presentations to supplement course material and help the students to conduct their internships and their individual research projects with an industry host.

Four Hellenic Universities are involved:

Are you interested in solving environmental challenges due to the nuclear industry and waste management? There is an urgent need for university-trained candidates within nuclear sciences, including radioecology.

Radioecology is a key research area ranging from nuclear sources to impact and risk assessments and radiation protection. Your learning will be based on lectures, laboratory work, group work, real-life case studies and thematic thesis with an interdisciplinary approach, and through reflection on links between real-life situations and theory.... [-]

The Master of Science in Global Energy Management (GEM) from the University of Colorado Denver Business School is a graduate business and leadership degree designed to develop future leaders in the energy industry. This 18-month, 36-credit “energy MBA” offered in a hybrid online format offers graduate business courses focused entirely on the energy industry, with a global perspective spanning all energy sectors. The curriculum is taught by expert practitioners and continuously vetted by industry partners.

Most graduates (55%) report an increase in salary by graduation, with 15% receiving an increase of 20% or more. Our graduates often ascend to leadership in their current area, gain the skills to transition to a new role or sector, or even start their own companies.... [-]

The Master's degree program offers advanced education for students and young professionals holding a Bachelor's degree or academic equivalent in engineering or natural sciences. The topics covered during the course of studies are tailor-made on the basis of research projects and enduring experiences of Technische Universität Berlin in the MENA region. On successful completion of the program, students will graduate with an official Masters of Science degree in Energy Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin.

The application process for the next matriculation has started. The applicants should hold a BSc. degree in the fields of mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering. If you would like to apply for the MSc. Energy Engineering, please follow the instructions for the Admission Process.... [-]

Call for Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year

Following the successful operation of the Postgraduate Program in “Petroleum Engineering” in the last 5 years, the School of Mineral Resources Engineering of the Technical University of Crete (Greece) invites applications to the Program for the academic year 2019-2020.

The Program aims to provide graduate students with a scientific background and applied knowledge in the fields of oil and natural gas exploration and production, and it leads to a Master’s of Science (MSc) degree in Petroleum Engineering.... [-]

Climate change is the central environmental challenge of our time. To address this challenge we must use energy more efficiently and maximize our use of renewable energy. Making this transformation requires a deep knowledge of the science of sustainable energy as well as a firm grounding in the business and communication skills needed to translate technical knowledge into real world solutions. Graduates of the Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Sustainable Energy Systems will be empowered to help make this transformation and help grow the green economy of New York.

Through advanced study in the physics of sustainable energy systems, you’ll explore engineering mechanics, energy and sustainability, fundamentals of thermodynamics and the thermodynamics of building design and technology. You’ll also investigate the physics of renewable energy technology, as well as power electronics and circuit elements and devices. Key business topics include accounting, marketing, management and professional writing.... [-]

Renewable energy plays an ever increasing role in worldwide energy supply. Experts are requested all over the world for the rearrangement of existing energy supply systems as well as for the development and implementation of new innovative and sustainable energy systems.

What are the main challenges for future energy supply? Which technologies are most relevant? What kind of knowledge and skills are specially required?

Those are the questions we asked international students and graduates from Renewable Energy Master programmes. Have a look at their answers and get an impression of our new Renewable Energy Online (REO) programme:

The REO master's programme qualifies you in the field of renewable energy technologies, systems and sustainability. REO is aiming for engineers and natural scientists with a first university degree and at least one year of professional experience. It is an English-language, part-time study programme, which is especially suitable for students who are not able to study in Germany, e.g. due to job obligations or family duties.... [-]

We train a new generation of scientists and engineers capable of dealing with the key challenges of the oil and gas sector, and creating innovative solutions for enhanced oil recovery from the existing sources and development of unconventional and hard-to-recover reserves. The program combines high-level engineering training with the teaching of mathematical modeling and data analysis and gaining field experience through research and industry projects.

The MSc program is 2 years long: the first year is to strengthen your theoretical background, and the second year is to focus on research. Students have the freedom to choose courses and extracurricular activities to shape their individual trajectory, acquire soft skills, and gain entrepreneurial skills to prepare for job placement.... [-]

Fusion research is accelerating, ITER needs well-trained engineers

The worldwide collaboration on the development of nuclear fusion as a safe, clean and inexhaustible energy source is now culminating in the construction of the large test reactor ITER. ITER is being built in Europe (in Cadarache, France) and will demonstrate 10-fold power multiplication at the 500 MW level.

The ITER project is giving the science and engineering of nuclear fusion a major boost. ITER will also need a new generation of highly trained engineers and scientists for its operation. The Eindhoven University of Technology has selected fusion science and technology as one of its high profile areas, by starting a dedicated research group and establishing a full-blown education program on fusion at the Master level.... [-]

The objective of the Master of Science is to form project leaders or supervisors capable of managing complex engineering projects in the domain of the environment and energy conversion systems within an international context. PM3E offers a balanced program of management skills and engineering techniques for environmental and energy projects. The technical part of the course concentrates on technology and process engineering as well as process modeling, simulation, and control. A significant part of the program is also devoted to social sciences for project managers.

A 2 years integrated program (starting in September) : 3 academic semesters (lectures in English) and a 6-month internship in industry or in a research laboratory. ... [-]

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

The smart grid is a modern form of the traditional power grid, which brings computer technology to a standard electricity grid; allowing easier communication between energy retailers, distributors, and customers.

Smart grids can help to integrate an increasing amount of renewable energy sources (RES) into the grid. RES present a challenge to traditional electricity grids because they are often both intermittent and difficult to predict. Smart grids help network companies to remotely anticipate and respond to problems so repair crews from your local distributor can fix power outages faster.... [-]

The Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Management program (MSSEM) focuses on renewable energy production, transformation, distribution, and management. It is designed to provide students with a well-balanced education in the areas of renewable energy science, engineering, and management.

The core courses of this program provide the skills and expertise required for a comprehensive understanding of the most recent technological, institutional, and economic issues related to renewable energy sustainability planning and development.

This professional master’s program also addresses the leadership gap in renewable energy and related companies. It provides students with managerial skills that will allow them to monitor complex social-technical systems related to energy and the environment.... [-]

The MSc Sustainable Energy Technology programme provides state-of-the-art education in the fields of sustainable energy generation, distribution and consumption. It is intended to respond to a growing skills shortage of engineers with a high level of training in renewable energy, smart grids and sustainability.

By the time you graduate, you will have a thorough understanding of sustainability standards, various renewable energies, smart grid and power electronics for renewable energy and energy use management in buildings, urban design and other areas. Research on sustainable energy technology has opened up many job opportunities in industry, government institutions and research centres.... [-]