Overview

Twenty-first century problems demand holistic thinking to effectively address the social, environmental, and economic impact of emerging energy technologies. We offer a graduate certificate in Renewable Energy and a multi-disciplinary master's degree in Power Systems and Sustainable Energy.

Both offerings balance deep technical expertise at Santa Clara University with practical application experience, while also promoting understanding of the economics, public policy, and ethics that shape the industry.

Learning Outcomes

A broad and ever-increasing range of courses—power systems, smart grid, energy management, security, and infrastructure, to name a few—are complemented by lectures, workshops, and field trips offered quarterly by our energetic Power Systems and Sustainable Energy. Fuel your passion for energy engineering as you train alongside Silicon Valley professionals to meet the changing demands in energy and fulfill a pressing need in the rapidly growing renewable energy market in our Valley and in the world.

Accreditation

Santa Clara University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Various academic and other programs within the University are also accredited by specific accrediting bodies.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Alternative Energy Systems
The Smart Grid
Engineering Business and Economics
Energy Public Policy
Sustainable Energy and Ethics
Power System: Generation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 71 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online Application for Admission to Engineering Graduate Programs

One official transcript from each academic institution attended, indicating the degree received and date of conferral.

For international institutions, we will receive your official transcripts when WES sends us your completed evaluation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year
Out-of-State

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year
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In-State

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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