Overview

Our two-year Master’s programme in Energy Science is aimed at students with a background in science or engineering who want to play a role in the transition towards sustainable energy systems. It offers an interdisciplinary approach for anyone willing to help with the big energy challenges ahead of us.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Energy Science programme at Utrecht University should be able to find employment in the private sector (energy companies), public sector, consultancy, and NGOs. Graduates will also find positions in international bodies, such as the European Union and the International Energy Agency. Energy Science graduates have found jobs like Portfoliomanager, Junior Scientist, Advisor and Presale Engineer at:

Arcardis
GE
City of Amsterdam
Green Giraffe
KWR
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
Navigant
Rijkswaterstaat
Tennet

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Energy in the Context of Sustainability

Energy Conversion Technologies

Advanced Energy Analysis

Energy Systems Modelling

Natural Science Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 26 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in Netherlands

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

You are welcome to apply for the Energy Science Master’s programme. Please take into account that this is a selective master. You will be considered for admission to the programme if you hold a University Bachelor's degree and can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, motivation and command of methods and skills in the field.

With regard to the educational requirements you should possess:

background in either the life, natural and/or social sciences;
a strong affinity in the field of mathematics and for natural sciences (systems analysis and e.g. chemistry, physics, biology, energy science);
a solid foundation in thermodynamics (e.g. properties of a substance, ideal gas equation of state, first and second law of thermodynamics, energy balance, download an example exercise here);
knowledge of energy analysis;
general insights in emerging technology issues and complex multidisciplinary problems;
proven research skills.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24432 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24432 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career Prospects

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Utrecht

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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