Overview

Graduating from Electrical Engineering for Smart Grids and Buildings (SGB) master you will gain expertise in managing the current and future energy chain within its environmental and societal aspects. You will be able to take up the challenges associated with the new energy paradigm. You will receive solid engineering knowledge in economics, sociology, regulation and the convergence between ICT and energy (Cyber Physical Systems).

Université Grenoble Alpes' teaching method is a gradual approach towards autonomy and knowledge appropriation: traditional lectures, tutorials, applying knowledge on technological platforms shared with research or software packages, multidisciplinary practical projects, and visits. Université Grenoble Alpes' engineering training actively involves our industrial partners who often give lectures, lab workshops and visits. Having close relations between education, research and industry is a long- standing Grenoble tradition. Université Grenoble Alpes' education program is oriented to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Advantages

More than a century of tradition in Industrial Power Systems, Research and Innovation
Smart Grids and Buildings are corner stones of Smart Cities in our digital societies

Quality of the training, great amount of practical work, availability of the professors and supporting staff

Strong connection with industry, most of the Master Thesis is done within companies, many job opportunities in France and abroad
A cutting-edge research environment providing numerous PhD positions
Excellent international atmosphere, intercultural experience, and fast integration
among local students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modelling and Dispatch of Smart Power
Design and Control of Dynamic Systems
Energy Economics
Computer Sciences
Innovative Components for Smart Grids
French Language, Culture, Employability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grenoble, France

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 17 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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72

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General requirements

Academic requirements:

Your GPA should be at least 3 out of 4 (or 4 out of 5) on the core subjects related to the master.
To apply to Master 1st year: Bachelor or Engineering degree related to Electrical Engineering. If you are in your last year of Bachelor/Engineering degree: an official letter with date of graduation.
To apply to Master 2nd year: Bachelor or Engineering degree including courses in Electrical Engineering. You should be at minimum in your 4th year of higher education (either in Master 1st or Bachelor 4th).

English language requirements:

You must have the equivalent of a B2 level
If English is your education language you do not need to provide a language test but you must provide a certificate from your university stating that English is the medium of instructions.
If you are native from an English-speaking country, you do not need to provide any document.

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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

5171 EUR / year

≈ 5171 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1484 EUR / year

≈ 1484 EUR / year

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Living costs

Grenoble

France

882 - 1220 EUR / 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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