University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
Master's degree in Sustainable Energy SystemsWels, Austria
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English, German
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 727 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* + ÖH (Austrian Student Union) contribution ; For EU and EEA nationals: EUR 363,36 per semester + ÖH
Introduction
Master of Sustainable Energy Systems
Sustainability is the key to our future development, especially when it comes to energy utilization and consumption. As natural resources are becoming increasingly scarce or more expensive, the utilization of energy in a sustainable way is more and more important. This degree program combines the education in energy systems with respect to sustainable energy resources, energy efficiency, the decarbonization of the traditional energy system as well as the management of international energy-related projects. Special emphasis is placed on learning and working in multicultural teams.
Key Facts
Students specialize individually in the two elective subject groups “Renewable energy systems” and “Hydrogen and Battery systems” in the 2nd and 3rd semester of their studies. Career prospects include the management and technical implementation of energy infrastructure projects, e.g. large-scale PV or wind power plants, energy efficiency measures, smart grids and grid connection of renewable energies as
well as energy storage systems. Possible career opportunities include: Engineer for the design, construction, maintenance and retrofit of energy systems, technical consultant, expert for project financing and management, technical adviser for banks and insurance companies.
- Mode of Study: Full Time
- Degree: Master of Science in Engineering (MSc)
- Application: Online application, MS Teams interview with pre-selected candidates
- Language of Tuition: English
- Duration: 4 semesters
- ECTS: 120
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Program Outcome
The focus of the programme is built around the principles on how to manage the demand for safe, cost-efficient sustainable energy systems. Therefore, the curriculum contains courses that will enrich a students’ knowledge in areas like the utilisation of sustainable energy resources, energy systems and distribution, both in terms of technical knowledge and practical skill development. Furthermore, courses covering topics such as the business of energy, legal frameworks, both EU and international regulations, and the ecological evaluation of energy flows will be examined in detail.
Due to the international scope of this programme, a portion of the courses will be focused on international negotiation, intercultural communication and adaptation, and the development of language skills. Together with courses that are meant to strengthen a students’ soft skills and a module on business administration, these will enable graduates to produce, distribute and develop goods or consult companies concerning projects in the area of power engineering and sustainable energy, in an (inter)national field.
Graduates will be able to:
- Combine technical know-how with economic principles
- Implement and manage research projects according to modern management methods
- Consult banks/insurance companies on matters that contain civil law, contract law, business law, patent law, competition regulations, and liabilities issues
Graduates will work as (senior) Engineers or project leaders in the field of energy efficiency, in which they will be able to identify potential energy-saving and/or energy efficiency or project planning, and the realisation of sustainable energy power plants. This means that graduates will be able to find jobs in:
- Energy-intensive industries such as with utility companies
- Energy consulting
- Energy Engineering for systems such as in power plants or photovoltaics
- Energy technician
Graduates’ tasks could be:
- Planning and understanding large-scale energy generators, working with wind-power, hydro-power
- Identification of energy saving potential through the recommendation of appropriate products/systems
- Implementation of energy efficient projects
- Operating and maintaining energy systems
Ideal Students
This programme is aimed at graduates who have a Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent of at least 180 ECTS) in Engineering or another technical field of study.
The annual intake is 23 students per year. Students are selected based on a written application and personal interview(s). Due to the international scope of the programme, we aim at providing students with a culturally diverse learning environment, bringing together local Austrian students and students from around the world.
- Are you creatively challenged and looking to change how sustainability affects the global energy market? Do you find yourself thinking outside the “box”, while simultaneously designing a better version of it?
- Do you have an Engineering or Science background, and are looking to further your education?
- Are you looking to start a career as an engineering specialist with a highly-sought after international skillset?
Come Join Us in Pioneering the Future!