UPC: Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya (Inno Energy)
Our unique European Master’s programmes address the most exciting and important areas in sustainable energy and energy engineering. All develop highly valued, in-demand knowledge and skills for a rapidly changing energy sector. Interested in renewable energy, nuclear fuels, smart cities, or clean fossil fuels? Want to be an expert in smart grids, or gain a broader overview of current and future energy technologies? We have the programme for you
Masters Sustainable Energy Systems
Master’s in Sustainable Systems is where you can learn how to make a real contribution to minimising the environmental impact of current and future energy systems.
When joining this winning programme in catergory, students learn to address societal challenges with technical solutions.
The programme also explores the part played by innovation and commerce, giving students an understanding of the role and responsibility of engineers in a more sustainable energy industry.
During your first year, you can choose to study at:
• KTH: Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm
• UPC: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech
Courses in the first year focus on topics such as:
• Sustainable energy conversion
• Renewable energy
• Ways of ensuring minimal human impact on the environment.
During the second year, you choose one of the following specialist tracks to deepen your knowledge:
• Combined Energy Systems at KTH: Royal Institute of Technology *
• Energy Efficiency at PoliTo: Politecnico di Torino
• Innovation in Energy Systems at TU/e: Eindhoven University of Technology
• Offshore Energy Systems at IST: Instituto Superior Técnico
• Solar Systems at UPC: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech *
• Sustainable Biomass Processing at Aalto University
• Sustainable Fuels Economy (SFE) at AGH: University of Science and Technology
The admissions criteria are:
• A copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate (worth a minimum of 180 ECTS credits),
• A copy of your transcript of records
• Proof of English proficiency
• Your CV or resume
• A copy of your passport
• Where required, a motivation letter explaining why you wish to apply to the programme
Requirements to get a Spanish student visa?
Before you schedule an appointment at the Spanish Embassy in your country there are a few documents you need to have ready. These visa preparation documents highly vary per nationality and sometimes even per state department of your country. See here a list of requirements that usually need to be presented.
• National visa application form
• Biometric pictures
• Passport with expiry date at least 6 months past the date you are applying for
• Health Insurance Letter from Spanish provider
• Medical Examination, following the current requirements of the Spanish Health Association
• Accommodation Letter
• Bank statement, showing that you can financially sustain yourself during your whole stay in Spain (this amount varies every year, contact us for the up-to-date requirements)
• Invitation and offer letter from a Spanish academic institution
• Visa fees paid
• Most of these documents need to be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator and legalized by the notary or Spanish authorities, depending on your country of origin.
LEAP has a visa success rate of 95%. Contact one of you educational experts to enlarge your acceptance chance
