The purpose of the Nordic Master Program in "Innovative Sustainable Energy Engineering" is to provide state-of-the-art education in the fields of conventional and renewable energy sources like conventional and new power generation, solar energy, biomass energy, wind power, geothermal power, and energy utilization in the built environment by means of economically and environmentally sustainable systems and technologies.
The Nordic Master is unique as it will allow students to study at 2 or 3 different top-ranked universities and will allow the students to select courses of their own highest interest from all 6 participating universities:
KTH, Sweden
CTH, Sweden
NTNU, Norway
TKK, Finland
DTU, Denmark
HI, Iceland.
The term 'sustainable energy engineering' comprises a wide array of practices, policies and technologies (conventional and renewable/alternative) aimed at providing energy at the least financial, environmental and social cost. A strong emphasis is placed on dealing with energy engineering tasks with due consideration of technical, environmental and socio-economic issues.
Another strong emphasis is put on the Innovative and Entrepreneurial aspects of the energy society, especially related to how existing and new efficiency improvement innovations can be brought to the market in different countries. The innovative aspects inside the program are both related to the advanced renewable concept in the Nordic countries as well as regards to new businesses in the energy sector.
Study environment Advanced methods are applied to identify, describe, quantify and find solutions to a diverse range of energy engineering problems. Participants gain proficiency in project design and implementation, operation and maintenance, as well as in crucial phases of policy generation. Advanced training in a research-oriented perspective is also included.
Career prospects The candidates are qualified for a range of positions in oil and energy companies.
Formal prerequisites BSc/BEng degree or equivalent (normally 3-4 years) in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent. (In order to obtain equivalent competence, the basic knowledge in mathematics, physics and chemistry must be at the level of BSc/BEng)
Short description of planned student exchanges Students are intended to spend time at least 2, and in some cases 3, different universities during their 2 year program. For the 2010 intake (September 2010), all students will start the first semester at KTH, Sweden.
English language requirements TOEFL score 500/170 IELTS mark: 5.0
Language of teaching English
Details about the programme and the application process:
The application and admission process is administered at KTH, Sweden
If you are anticipating a period of study in Norway, we think this background information worthwhile. The following sources should provide some insight concerning both the country and the people.
