Overview

Global warming and fossil fuel depletion increasingly place the development of sustainable energy systems at the top of political agendas around the world. Major investments in new energy technologies and systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions will continue to grow the coming decades.

To meet this challenge this master’s programme,Sustainable Energy Systems at the Chalmers University of Technology, provides a state of the art education lectured by world-leading researchers and industry professionals in combination with access to unique research facilities.

By acquiring deep technical knowledge in the main energy technologies and by understanding how they interact with economics and energy policies, our graduates become experts in identifying sustainable solutions to complex problems in the energy field.

Career

Examples of general career opportunities include the process and utility industry, energy and consulting companies, energy equipment manufacturers, larger municipalities, government agencies and research institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy

Environmental Policy Instruments

Life Cycle Assessment

Sustainable Aspects of Logistics

Sustainable Power Production and Transportation

Waste management

Power Market Management

Technical Change and the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 23 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor´s degree (or the equivalent) with a Major in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or PhysicsPrerequisites: Mathematics (at least 30 credits) (including Linear algebra, Numerical analysis, Mathematical statistics and Multivariable analysis), Thermodynamics, Heat transfer or Thermal engineering, Fluid dynamics and Basic Environmental science.
Prerequisites: Mathematics (at least 30 cr. including Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Statistics and Multivariable Analysis), Thermodynamics (at least 5 cr.), Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

160000 SEK / year

≈ 160000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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

Funding

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