Overview

Examples of subjects covered are the design of photovoltaics, solar thermal and hybrid systems, energy storage, solar project management, and financing of solar energy.

When you take the Solar Energy Engineering programme offered by Dalarna University, you will be taught by industry experts and researchers from 10 countries, while becoming a member of the international ESES community, which comprises your classmates and our alumni.

Career Opportunities

Many of our over 250 ESES alumni are active as engineers and managers in the global solar energy industry. After graduating, many go on to start their own solar businesses, while others go on to pursue a Ph.D. and become researchers and teachers at universities. The majority of our graduates go on to work in companies and organisations throughout the world.

Potential future employers are:

Solar equipment manufacturers,

Engineering and consulting companies with a renewable energy focus,

Energy utilities, and

Government and non-government organisations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Solar Engineering

Solar Radiation and Solar Geometry

Photovoltaics

Economics of Solar Energy

Solar Thermal

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Borlänge, Sweden

Disciplines

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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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, energy, engineering physics) or equivalent field of study of at least 180 credits (ECTS), or an equivalent degree.
An approved Video Statement of Purpose.
(We require you to create a video, no longer than 90 seconds, where you explain your how your background and motivation make you a good candidate for the Solar Energy Engineering Programme. You must upload the video and share the link using an online form; your responses to this form are to be uploaded to your UniversityAdmissions.se user account)
Proof of English language proficiency equal to the course "English 6" or "English B" in the Swedish upper-secondary system.

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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

150000 SEK / year

≈ 150000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.

Funding

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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