Energy Engineering
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2739 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Energy Engineering, MSc - at University of Padua
The Master’s Degree programme provides solid skills necessary to operate with management and R&D functions in the sustainable production, distribution and use of energy in its various forms (mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical). Energy engineers will be able to interact with environmental, economic and regulatory aspects. The programme also prepares professionals in the field of renewable sources and major energy conversions, with in-depth studies on combined plants, cogeneration and nuclear (fusion and fission) plants, energy in buildings, heating and cooling systems.
The Programme has received the EUR-ACE accreditation (European Network for the Accreditation of Engineering Education ) that provides a set of standards to identify high-quality Engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.
Programme structure
Common course units: Applied Energy, Combustion, Energy Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy Economics, Heat Transfer and ThermoFluid-Dynamics, Measurements and Instrumentation, Renewable Energy Technologies.
Optional course units: Cogeneration and Combined Plants, Green Power Conversion and Utilization, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Nuclear Fission and Fusion Plants, Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Process technologies for Carbon-neutral fuels, Wind and Hydraulic Turbines, Energy and Buildings, Design and optimization of sustainable energy systems, Computational thermo-fluid dynamics, Energy audit
Career opportunities
The Master’s prepares highly qualified engineers able to:
- operate in the field of advanced design,
- integrate conventional and renewable energy systems,
- be competent in energy production, optimisation and management.
Energy Engineers can be employed in companies producing and distributing energy or producing equipment for the use of heat and cold, in companies dealing with energy transformation and utilisation, and in those producing mechanical equipment and electrical systems, as well as in technical departments of public administrations.
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.