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Global warming and declining fossil-fuel resources have placed the development and implementation of sustainable energy systems at the top of the political agenda worldwide. Major investments in new energy technologies and systems will revolutionize our societies and economies in the coming decades. With unique research facilities and instruction from world-leading researchers and industry professionals, this state-of-the-art education will prepare you to operate at the forefront of that revolution.

The global consumption of electricity and electronic devices is constantly increasing and the manner in which electricity is produced, transmitted, distributed, and consumed is undergoing a fundamental change. The growth of electric vehicles and renewable energy production in the coming decades will only further this development.

The programme covers Renewable Energy, a growing area with tremendous opportunities for new technologies, businesses and ideas. Students gain in-depth knowledge of all major renewable technologies and the opportunity to specialise in areas of interest. Students also acquire skills in business and innovation management. The programme is offered by five European universities through EIT InnoEnergy.

The joint master's programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy Systems equips students with skills to minimise the environmental impact of current and future energy systems. Students gain a broad knowledge of energy systems and follow a specialisation in, for example, Energy Efficiency, Solar Systems or Offshore Energy. Students also acquire skills in innovation and commerce. Eight universities offer the programme through EIT InnoEnergy.

The master's programme in Sustainable Energy Engineering provides advanced education in solar energy, power generation, energy utilisation and transformation of energy systems. Students gain a multidisciplinary foundation in energy engineering and skills to manage complex energy-related problems with a lifecycle perspective. Graduates lead the development in the energy sector with skills and insights into industrial challenges, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The master’s programme in Nuclear Energy Engineering covers all aspects of nuclear engineering, including the physics and technology of nuclear reactors, nuclear power safety and radiation protection. Students choose from numerous unique elective courses covering, for example, generation IV reactors and small modular reactors. Graduates design, operate, manage and develop nuclear facilities, usually as nuclear engineers, consultants, researchers and managers.

The joint master's programme in Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering focuses on energy systems designs with economically and environmentally sustainable technologies. Students are awarded degrees from two leading Nordic universities and explore the unique energy engineering expertise of these universities through a specialisation track. Graduates know practices, policies and technologies to supply energy at the least financial, environmental and social cost.

Decentralized smart energy systems play a vital part in the transition towards a low-carbon society by integrating renewable energy sources into the energy system. Students in the programme acquire skills to design, size, optimize and operate these energy systems.

The MSc NEPIA is designed to provide skilled and specialized human resources to the European and international states developing nuclear technology. The combination of scientific and technical skills with management knowledge and strong safety culture (human factor and organizational safety) is meant to put the human being and environment safety as the priority number one.

The MSc in Nuclear Engineering, track in Advanced Nuclear Waste Management (ANWM) is designed to provide skilled and specialized human resources to the European and international states developing nuclear technology and focusing on Dismantlement and Decommissioning of Nuclear installations and Waste management. The combination of scientific and technical skills with management knowledge and strong safety culture (human factor and organizational safety) is meant to put the human being and environment safety as the priority number one.

Sustainability and Environmental Modelling explore the technological, economic, legal, and governmental policy aspects that are driving renewable energy. You will gain an integrated and critical understanding of renewable and clean energy technologies and issues. You will examine the role of international and national law and policy in the area of sustainability.

A graduate has the knowledge and skills in designing, testing, and operating power plants using non-conventional energy sources in a wide spectrum of degrees of conversion and energy storage methods.

The students of the programme can spend the full duration of the studies at Wrocław University of Science and Technology or benefit from the Double-Degree option. The DD option is a proposal for a limited number of the best applicants. After having spent one year in Wrocław, the students are sent for the remaining year to the Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg, Germany. They can choose the double degree option with Irkutsk National Research Technical University in Russia or with the University of Palermo (UNIPA), Italy.

Our MSc explores the practical implementation of nanoscience and nanomaterials for clean and green energy applications. You’ll begin by learning the fundamentals behind nanotechnology, before examining its implementation using nanomaterials – such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and perovskite solar cells.

Climate change has become possibly the world’s most serious problem, which needs our urgent attention. The problem is complex and multi-dimensional. Energy and its management are the key enablers in addressing not only the climate challenge but also other sustainable development goals. This master's program is tailored for you as an engineer or technologist to investigate and understand symbiotic and systemic relations between energy, climate, and sustainable development, and to implement innovative solutions.