Overview

Engineers in demand by industry today possess a broad mix of math and science tools coupled with professional skills in communication, teamwork, and a “big picture” understanding of project management.

Quick Facts:

Private firms, public agencies, and laboratories working toward modern energy solutions deal with multiple aspects of energy systems that require a firm understanding of these concepts, as well as an ability to communicate with colleagues working across traditional disciplinary lines.

This professionally-oriented Energy Systems degree at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is housed in the Department of Nuclear, Plasma & Radiological Engineering under the academic supervision of the Energy and Sustainability Engineering (EaSE) Council.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar Energy & Sustainable Energy

Theory Energy & Sustainable Energy

Renewable Energy Systems

Energy and Security

Writing on Technology & Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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103

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology Sustainable Energy View 86 other Masters in Energy Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Competitive GPA based on the last two years of their undergraduate degree.

Display of a solid technical background to show the applicant is ready for graduate level coursework in this field.

Demonstration of strong communication skills through written application materials, letters of recommendations, and TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international students only).

Strong letters of recommendations that highlight applicant’s leadership and communication skills as well as academic ability.

Informative “Statement of Purpose” and “Resume” that explains applicant’s background, experiences, education and career goals, leadership, and attractions to field of Energy Systems.

Complete application, which means all application materials have to reach the department by the application deadline.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39344 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39344 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20714 USD / year

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Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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