MSc in Sustainable Energy
In the coming decades, energy systems worldwide will undergo major changes and their stability and environmental, economic and social sustainability will be crucial. DTU’s national laboratory is at the cutting edge in Europe and offers the only highlevel study program in sustainable energy systems.
The aim of the special MSc program in Sustainable Energy is to make the student an
expert in various energy technologies and systems with the focus on sustainability.
The special MSc program consists of a mandatory first semester including three courses (10 ECTS points each) covering the main aspects of sustainable energy systems:
• Energy Resources, Markets, and Policies
• Modeling and Analysis of Sustainable Energy Systems
• Sustainability-Assessment of Energy Conversion and Use
These three courses will be given at Risø National Laboratory, DTU. Within this framework,
the student can choose between a number of study lines (see info box).
Access to the study lines is conditional on meeting entrance requirements, though some
of these skills can be obtained during the courses. Information on entry requirements is
available on www.risoe.dk.
This MSc opens up many and various job opportunities in industry, government, and research. Professional tasks include the implementation of sustainable energy
technologies within existing or new energy systems, with system-modeling and evaluation of impacts on ecosystems and society.
Program coordinator:
Luise Theil Kuhn
Departments:
Risø National Laboratory
Ørsted-DTU
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Biocentrum-DTU
International Affairs:
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: +45 45 25 10 23
Homepage: www.dtu.dk
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Length
Four semesters
Start dates
Danish students: February and September 2008
International students: September 2008
Application Deadline
Students wishing to begin an MSc program in September 2008 must apply by March 15, 2008
Teaching Language
English
Exams Required
Degree:
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Science obtained at an internationally recognized university.
Grade point average.
At least 70-75% of the maximum obtainable grade. Can vary depending on the grading system of the university having awarded the Bachelor degree.
Special Solid skills in Mathematics plus basic computer and programming skills.
English language proficiency:
Minimum entry levels:
TOEFL Paper-based 573
TOEFL Computer-based 230
TOEFL Internet-based 88
IELTS 6.5
Other Requirements
BSc degree in science or engineering
Application form
www.dtu.dk/English/education/MSc/Admission_Application/Application.aspx