Program Overview

Introduction to Sustainable Energy Technologies

The Sustainable Energy Technologies program is designed to provide students with the competencies to develop solutions that accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. This program focuses on various aspects of energy technology, including bio-based fuels, energy conversion and storage, solar energy, thermal energy conversion and storage, and wind energy.

Specializations

The program offers several specializations, including:

• Bio-based Fuels
• Chemical Energy Conversion and Storage
• Solar Energy
• Thermal Energy Conversion and Storage
• Wind Energy

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are:

• 1st of March for a study start in September
• 15th of October for a study start in February

Program Description

The Sustainable Energy Technologies program gives students the opportunity to specialize in the integration of a wide range of energy solutions and develop concepts for integrating these new technologies into existing energy systems. Over the next few decades, global energy systems and new energy technologies will undergo significant changes, and their sustainability will be of enormous importance from environmental, economic, and social perspectives.

Career Opportunities

A candidate with a degree in Sustainable Energy Technologies will have a wide range of career opportunities in the private sector, public authorities, and research institutions. The program provides students with comprehensive expertise in various energy technologies, focusing on sustainability.

Further Education

After completing the candidate program, students may choose to pursue a 3-year PhD study, which is a research education in international top class. Students can choose between a regular PhD study or an Industrial PhD, where they are employed in a company while pursuing their PhD.

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Construction Technology
• Building Design
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Design and Innovation
• Industrial Economics and Technology Management
• Wind Energy

Honors Programs

The university also offers Honors Programs, which are elite educations where students can follow a specially challenging course of study.