Program Overview

Program Overview

The postgraduate program in Fuel Cell Systems is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of fuel cell technology, its applications, and limitations. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to work effectively in the modern and constantly evolving energy, transport, and environmental protection sectors.

Program Description

The program focuses on the principles of fuel cell operation, their history, and thermodynamic basics. Students will gain knowledge of fuel cell construction, applications, infrastructure, and development forecasts. Special attention will be paid to proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, their applications, system peripherals, and main components.

Program Objectives

The program objectives include:

• Providing students with a deep understanding of fuel cell technology and its applications
• Equipping students with the necessary skills to work in the energy, transport, and environmental protection sectors
• Enabling students to design and develop fuel cell systems and their peripherals
• Preparing students for managerial and organizational roles in the fuel cell industry

Program Structure

The program consists of two semesters, with a total of 30 ECTS credits. The program includes courses on:

• Fundamentals of fuel cells
• Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical reactions
• Material challenges in fuel cell production
• Fuel cell operation and maintenance
• Fuel cell stack design
• Hydrogen production and storage methods
• Prospects for the development of methanol-powered fuel cells
• Stationary fuel cells
• Fuel cell applications in transport
• Design of PEM fuel cell-based engines, generators, and power plants
• System control and diagnostics
• Safety issues of fuel cell devices
• Peripheral system components
• Measurement devices and instruments for fuel cell testing
• Selected issues of fuel cell technology
• Final project

Admission Criteria

• Completed higher education (bachelor's, master's, engineer's, or master-engineer's degree)

Tuition Fees

• 7,000 PLN (3,500 PLN per semester)

Program Duration

• 2 semesters

Organization of Classes

• Classes are held on Fridays afternoons and Saturdays
• Hybrid studies (81% of classes will be conducted in a hybrid format, including lectures and seminars)

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the program will have in-depth knowledge of fuel cell technology and its applications. They will be able to work effectively in the energy, transport, and environmental protection sectors, and will be prepared for managerial and organizational roles in the fuel cell industry.

Additional Information

• Degree: Postgraduate
• Language: Polish
• Field of study: Fuel Cell Systems
• City: Gliwice
• Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy