Energy Engineering University of Vaasa
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | August | find out | €14000 per year |
International tuition fees are 14,000 Euros per year. The University also offers generous scholarships as tuition fee waivers up to 6,000 Euros available across both years of study.
You do not have to pay tuition fee if you:
- are an EU/EEA citizen
- are equivalent to an EU/EEA citizen (i.e. citizen of Switzerland)
- have a permanent residence permit (type P)
- have an EU Blue Card
- have a continuous residence permit in Finland for purposes other than studies. However, please note that in the following cases the tuition fee is charged:
- If the first residence permit in Finland was granted for the purpose of studying, tuition fees must be paid, even if a type A permit is later obtained on other grounds.
- If the type A permit is based on family ties, and the family member originally came to Finland on a residence permit granted for studying, tuition fees are required.
- If the type A permit is granted for studying, tuition fees are required.
For further information, please see our website.
Course overview
The new Energy Engineering major educates experts to ensure that economically produced energy is reliably and affordably available. Focus areas in these studies include internal combustion engines and related energy production, exhaust gas purification technologies, as well as renewable fuels and energy sources.
Collaborating with top industry leaders, the program integrates real-world applications with academic excellence. Students will have access to advanced facilities, expert guest lecturers, and industry-sponsored internships, preparing them for a range of careers in energy engineering, from system design to business development.
Located in the heart of the largest energy technology hub in the Nordics, students are perfectly positioned to launch a successful career in the global energy industry.
The major in Energy Engineering is a part of the Master's programme in Smart Energy Transition. The duration of studies is 2 years (120 ECTS credits).
Entry requirements
Energy Engineering
1. Scope of the degree
- A recognized 3- or 4-year bachelor’s degree at a higher education institution (HEI) which is considered equivalent to a Finnish bachelor’s degree. There are guidelines available for those who have completed their degree outside the EU: Entry guidance for international qualifications.
2. Prior studies in an appropriate field.
- The appropriate fields are: energy engineering, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, renewable energy engineering, power systems engineering, robotics engineering, automation engineering, acoustical/sound engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, astronautical engineering, automotive engineering, aviation engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, manufacturing/production engineering, marine engineering or naval architecture, mechatronics engineering, mining engineering, network engineering, nuclear engineering, ocean engineering, petroleum engineering, process engineering, production technology or machine shop engineering, safety engineering, structural engineering, systems engineering, thermal engineering/science, transportation engineering.
A degree in business studies is generally not an appropriate degree. - Degrees from the following fields may be also suitable if the degree has given wide knowledge of engineering mathematics, physics and thermodynamics but also understanding of technical/drawings/ documentation, fundamental knowledge of chemistry and object-oriented programming: agricultural engineering, air treatment engineering, applied engineering, architectural engineering, biochemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, computing, construction management, control engineering, cyber security, data science, ecological engineering, fire (protection) and safety engineering, industrial engineering, information technology, management science/engineering, materials science and engineering, mathematics, metallurgical engineering, nanoengineering, operations engineering, optical engineering/optical sciences and engineering, physics, plastics engineering, software engineering, soil treatment engineering, statistics, supply chain management/engineering, telecommunications engineering, waste management engineering, water (resources) engineering, water treatment engineering.
3. Applicant’s overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) in previous degree, including the thesis or final report if applicable, must be at least 3,00/5 (ECTS grading). Applicants with the highest CGPA will be prioritized.
4. English language proficiency
Why study at University of Vaasa
- A global top 500, high quality Research university
- Masters programmes in English, designed for industry by integrating Business and Technology
- Competitive fees and scholarships
- A beautiful campus located by the sea, a vibrant city centre and with access to stunning nature
- A region with a status as one of the world's key Energy hubs