Program Overview

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Industrial Energy Processes, Master of Science (Technology)

The Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions is divided into four majors. Each major shares the same theoretical foundation, which is then built upon in multidisciplinary courses to broaden and deepen the understanding of the energy challenges facing society.

Description

The Industrial Energy Processes major provides a great overview of energy-intensive process industry as well as energy conversion processes related to industrial energy engineering. It addresses fundamental chemical engineering knowledge and unit operations involved in chemical processes integrated to energy storage, energy conversion, energy efficiency, recycling technologies, and sustainability.

Degree

• Master of Science (Technology)

Application Period

• 1 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026

Language of Instruction

• English

Duration

• 2 years, full-time

Eligibility

• Relevant Bachelor's degree

Field of Study

• Technology and Engineering

Credits

• 120 ECTS

Organising School

• School of Chemical Engineering

Tuition Fees

• For non-EU/EEA citizens, €17,000/year (Master's studies)

Structure of Studies

Master of Science (Technology) degree is 120 ECTS credits. The degree consists of major studies, master's thesis, and elective studies.

• Major studies (60 ECTS) consist of:
  • 15 ECTS of common studies shared by all majors of the Advanced Energy Solutions programme
  • 20-25 ECTS of major-specific common studies
  • 20-25 ECTS advanced studies

Specialisations

Topic groups within the Industrial Energy Processes major are:

• Chemical processes and energy
• Industrial energy processes
• Energy automation and control

Internationalisation

The study environment in the Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions is strongly international, and studies are conducted in multicultural groups. Students are actively encouraged to spend a semester abroad, studying at one of the top-tier international partner universities of Aalto University.

Further Study Opportunities

The Master's programme in Advanced Energy Solutions at Aalto is considered a great foundation for doctoral studies.

Career Opportunities

The student is capable of acting as an expert in at least one of the following, depending on the chosen major: new power and energy systems and markets, advanced energy and power production technologies, building and communal energy design and use, bioenergy, or industrial energy processes.

Research Focus

The research in this programme is linked to several focus areas in the School of Chemical Engineering and in the School of Engineering. Aalto University Energy Platform is closely connected to this programme.

Co-operation with Other Parties

Aalto University and the departments involved in the programme collaborate with many high-quality universities worldwide. Students typically work for an industry partner for their MSc thesis.

Evaluation Criteria for the Programme 2026

Applicants to the programme must meet the general eligibility and language requirements that are common to all Master's programmes in Aalto University. Applicants meeting Aalto's general eligibility criteria for master's studies are evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria decided in advance for each study option.

Academic Performance

• What is evaluated: Grades of the previous degree(s)
• What we look for in an applicant: Grades need to be mainly very good or excellent.

Relevance of Previous Studies

• What is evaluated: Content and quantity in relation to the applied study-option-specific requirements
• What we look for in an applicant: Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a relevant field.

Recognition and Quality of Institution

• What is evaluated: Recognition and quality of the applicant's previous institution
• What we look for in an applicant: The applicant's previous institution will be evaluated based on the recognition and quality of the institution.

Suitability

• What is evaluated: Applicant's further applicability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies
• What we look for in an applicant: The applicant should be motivated to study the chosen subject and committed to full-time studies.

Other Areas of Competence

• What is evaluated: Work experience and other acquired knowledge/achievements
• What we look for in an applicant: Work experience in a field related to the study option, publications, non-formal education, competitions.

Evaluation Process and Requested Documents

The applicants are first evaluated based on Aalto's general eligibility requirements. Applicants meeting the general eligibility criteria for master's studies are evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria decided in advance for each study option.

Requested Documents

• Motivation letter (mandatory)
• Curriculum vitae (mandatory)
• Grading scale

Programme Director

• Ilkka Keppo, Professor
• Francesco Corona, Professor-in-charge, Industrial Energy Processes major

Contact Information

For enquiries regarding the studies at the School of Chemical Engineering, please contact the planning officer or the school directly. For enquiries regarding the application process, obligatory application documents, or English language proficiency, please contact Admission Services.