How energy efficient are buildings? One way to find out is to use a heat seeking camera to search for heat leakage. Photo: Geir Mogen/NTNU
Reduce energy consumption with Sustainable Energy Solutions
Do you want to help reduce global energy consumption? In this Master's Programme, you will explore how to lower the carbon footprint through cleaner gas processes, make buildings more energy efficient, and use heat pump technologies for sustainable heating and cooling. Join the journey towards a greener future.
As a student on Master in Sustainable Energy, you will see what possibilities there are to reduce our global CO2 emissions through cleaner gas processing, new energy carriers, less energy consumption, efficient energy conversion and different energy storage methods.
You can choose one of the following main profiles:
- Energy use in Buildings (SEUIB)
- Sustainable Heat Pumping Processes and Systems (SHPPAS)
- Gas Technology
Read more about what you will learn
With a Master's Degree in Sustainable Energy you will have the possibility work in various positions in the energy industry.
You can for example work as consultant, engineering in contractor companies, energy related positions in public administration or engineering in energy related industries with special focus on energy efficiency.
As a student on Master in Sustainable Energy you will have lectures, compulsory exercises, and project work as teaching methods. Compulsory exercises may be carried out as individual assignments, group work or laboratory exercises, depending on the nature of each course.
Trondheim is known for its great student environment and has been named Norway's best student city. Whatever you like to do in your spare time, you will definitely find something to do in Trondheim.
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Master in Sustainable Energy is a two years full-time study and constitutes a course load of 120 ECTS credits. The language of instruction is English.
It is possible to take one semester abroad during your studies.
Read more about the programme structure
BSc/BEng degree or equivalent (normally 3-4 years) in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent. All applicants must have a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in mathematics and statistics in their Bachelor’s/undergraduate degree.
The master's programme is open to both international and Norwegian students.
The application portal opens 1 November.
Tuition fees
There are no tuition fees for students from the EU/EEA + Switzerland. For non-European students, tuition fees are being charged according to category C. More information is available on our web page about the tuition fees.
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