Program Overview

Energy Systems Engineering (Z066)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments. Drawing on the innovation and expertise of the University of Maryland Energy Research Center, the Energy Systems Engineering graduate program prepares professional engineers for the multi-disciplinary challenges of this rapidly growing field. Students can build on the core coursework through our defined elective sets in reliability engineering and energy systems or by mixing and matching technical electives.

Abstract

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Financial Assistance

Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships or the tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change. This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships. Loans, work-study and need-based grants for citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by appropriate FAFSA deadlines.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Visa Eligibility

This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

Application Deadlines

Graduate Application Deadlines:

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: N/A
    • Spring Deadline: N/A
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Program Details

This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change. This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Energy Systems Engineering (Z082) for more information.

Energy Systems Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)

This program is designed to provide students with the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments. The program prepares professional engineers for the multi-disciplinary challenges of this rapidly growing field. Students can build on the core coursework through our defined elective sets in reliability engineering and energy systems or by mixing and matching technical electives.