master’s degree
Sustainable Energy Technology
Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering Technology! Let’s have a look if your aim and our intention can have a good match. Our intention is to deliver young Masters of Science with a highly respected diploma who can change the(ir) world and be a leader in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technology, Civil Engineering and Management, Construction Management and Engineering or Industrial Design Engineering. If you see your future in these or other related fields and aim at a role in society that makes a difference, be it an engineering specialist (technical or commercial) or project manager, join us. You will be welcomed in an open, participative and entrepreneurial environment. We will make your Master’s an interesting and challenging journey: an adventure that will shape your future. You won’t get it for free: you will have to work hard, but this investment in yourself will result in generous rewards. Prof.dr. Rikus Eising, dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technology
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programme A 3TU Master’s programme The Master’s programme in Sustainable Energy Technology will enable you to become one of the new generation of engineers and researchers at the forefront of the energy revolution. The Master’s programme in Sustainable Energy Technology has exceptional ties with leading research in developing, optimizing and integrating sustainable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass and innovative energy technology such as fuel cells. New technologies have to be integrated into existing socio-technological networks. Tomorrow’s engineers and researchers will explore new forms of energy distribution, new energy market structures and smarter ways to satisfy the demands of our complex society. Sustainable Energy Technology graduates are ideally suited to meet these challenges. This programme has no specializations. The world is becoming acutely aware of the urgent need to resolve the many issues associated with energy consumption and climate change. Limited availability of fossil fuels and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions call for fundamental innovations in the global energy landscape. Sustainable energy plays a key role in tackling these issues, especially given people’s determination to maintain or improve their living standards. This requires a new generation of experts who combine specialist knowledge with broader social awareness to deliver high-tech solutions with a human touch.
Tomorrow’s engineers and researchers will explore new forms of energy distribution, new energy market structures and smarter ways to satisfy the demands of our complex society
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Admission requirements Dutch HBO students
International students
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study of a Dutch HBO may be considered for admission. In most cases students will first need to complete a bridging course.
International students with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in relevant subjects such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Physics and Advanced Technology and a CGPA of at least 75% of the maximum score are invited to apply for admission. In addition international students need to pass an English language test.
University of Twente students Students holding a BSc degree in Advanced Technology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics or Mechanical Engineering from the University of Twente qualify for direct admission, conditions may apply. Students with other relevant Bachelor’s degrees will be considered for admission.
More detailed admission requirements are available at www.utwente.nl/master/set
Dutch university students Students with relevant Bachelor’s degrees from a Dutch university will be considered for admission.
Career OPPORTUNITIES The Master’s programme in Sustainable Energy Technology fulfils a growing need for energy specialists who have technological expertise backed up by a firm understanding of economics, policy and innovation. Developments such as the liberalization of energy markets, globalization and the shift towards sustainability in the energy industry mean that career prospects are promising for skilled engineers in this strategically important area. A growing demand for specialists with a broad knowledge of sustainable energy can be seen in the energy industry and in related fields such as the supply
industry, research institutes, engineering firms, consultancy and government agencies.
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Student’s Touch ‘This Master’s programme is unique because it is very diverse and it teaches you to take a broad view of problems’ NAME Maarten Holtkamp
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN the Netherlands
From the very start of my studies, I was interested in Thermal Engineering and in all forms of sustainable energy. I opted for the Master’s in Sustainable Energy Technology, because it enabled me to combine both. This Master’s programme is unique because it is very diverse and it teaches you to take a broad view of problems. It challenges you with multidisciplinary courses that range from high-tech to the world of economics. The programme offers you a wide range of possible specializations. My advice for future students of Sustainable Energy Technology is to go for the one that seems to suit you best. The easiest way to find out is to speak to the heads of all the research groups you are interested in. Career prospects are a good reason for choosing Sustainable Energy Technology. As fuel prices rise and public awareness of the environment grows, companies
CONTACT For general information about the Master’s programme or the University of Twente, as well as for questions about the application form of your enrolment status, please contact:
University of Twente Study Information Desk Phone: +31 (0)53 489 5489 master@utwente.nl www.utwente.nl/master
are being forced to implement alternative and renewable forms of energy. This is resulting in a high demand for highly -trained staff, such as SET students. When I finish my studies, I am thinking of becoming a PhD student so that I can develop further as an engineer and a scientist.