
Overview
Changes and disruption of traditional power and energy systems require a new set of skills in order to realize the transition to smarter, more flexible and renewable energy systems. Next generation electrical power engineers need to understand increasing amount of different interdisciplinary interactions ranging from new technologies to customer needs and different energy policies.
Teaching outcomes
The Smart Energy at University of Vaasa consists of three blocks:
- Smart and Flexible Energy Systems
- Digitalisation
- Business studies
and provides its students good analytical skills and wide expertise about key smart energy systems enabling technologies (such as battery energy storages, microgrids, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, 5G, hybrid AC/DC systems with power electronics), future market and business models.
In order to apply for admission to the Master’s Programme, the applicants should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g. electrical engineering, energy technology, automation technology, telecommunications engineering).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- Complementary Studies 15-17 ECTS
- Major Studies 80 ECTS
- Business Studies 20 ECTS
- Master's Thesis 30 ECTS
- Optional Studies 3-5 ECTS
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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The rolling admission to the international Master’s programmes is open from the 1 November 2022 to the 31 May 2023 or until the intake (10 students) is full.
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Disciplines
Energy & Power Engineering General Engineering & Technology Artificial Intelligence View 15 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in FinlandExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Eligible for studies leading only to a higher university degree shall be a person who has
1. an applicable lower university degree;
2. an applicable polytechnic degree; or
3. an applicable education completed abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding higher education.
See the programme-specific criteria on the University website.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
No tuition fee if you are:
- EU/EEA citizen
- equivalent to EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- residing in Finland on a permanent basis
- EU Blue Card holder
Living costs for Vaasa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
University of Vaasa offers a generous scholarship programme for students who are subject to tuition fees. Scholarships are applied for by choosing the scholarship option in the application form to the programme. Students are informed about possible scholarships together with the admission results.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Smart Energy.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.