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Double degree

The Energy Efficiency and Sustainability program from the University of A Coruña offers the possibility of obtaining a double degree with the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança-Portugal (IPB): “Master in energy use and sustainability” from the UDC and “Master´s Degree in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency” from the IPB. To obtain the double degree, it is necessary to take part of the credits at the UDC and the other part at the IPB.

Study program competences:

Carry out energy policies
Investment analyses
Management of projects based on energy efficiency or renewable energies from a sustainable point of view.
Energy audits and certifications
Analysis and design of harvesting systems with multiple technologies
Application of current legislation and regulations applicable to the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector.

Graduates will be able to:

Advise, guide, and offer optimal solutions to optimize resources and achieve efficiency and energy use in each sector.
Evaluate the application of emerging technologies in the field of energy and the environment under the criteria such as efficiency, sustainability, or cooperation.
Continue their research training and carry out a Ph.D.

Collaborating companies and institutions- There are educational collaboration agreements with more than 80 companies including: Alcoa, Endesa, Ferrovial, Gamesa, Gas Natural SDG S.A., Navantia, Red Eléctrica, Reganosa, Generación S.A. among others.

Recommended profile

Although it is not essential to have a specific degree to access the Master’s degree, some skills are considered especially appropriate to pursue these studies, such as those acquired in the Bachelor’s degrees in the Engineering and Architecture branch, studies related to environmental sciences and sciences in general, as well as in the old degrees of Engineering and Technical Engineering, Architecture and Technical Architecture and science-related degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Energy Efficiency

Solar Systems

Cogeneration and Biomass Systems

Energy Politics and Investments Analysis

Wind, Hydraulic and Marine SystemsCompulsory
Smart and Sustainable Facilities and Buildings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Corunna, Spain

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 23 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Spain

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Degree. Applications for admission corresponding to people who have a previous degree in the field of Engineering and Architecture will have preference.
Academic record.
Professional, volunteer, teaching or research experience in activities related to the Master's degree.

Complementary training and other merits (knowledge of languages, stays abroad, scientific contributions or other training).

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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

1045 EUR / year

≈ 1045 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

836 EUR / year

≈ 836 EUR / year

Funding

There is a system of aids and scholarships for students in need. The different criteria, application procedures, and deadlines depend on the body that convenes (own, regional, and state) and the type of aid. You can consult the following links:

Aids from the UDC

Aids from the Xunta de Galicia

Aids from the Ministry of Education

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