Become a sustainable technology pioneer who develops and implements novel, sustainable energy technologies and transitions that are needed in tomorrow’s world.
With an ever-growing global population and the energy demands of industries and consumers rising higher than ever before in history, we are rapidly depleting earth’s non-renewable energy resources (oil, gas and coal), and moving to a problematic change of climate. This rising problem and the accompanying challenges we are facing worldwide have raised the demand for skilled engineers to successfully develop and implement sustainable energy technologies. Do you feel called upon to make a valuable contribution to the sustainable energy transition? If so, the Master’s in Sustainable Energy Technology at the University of Twente (UT) is the right choice for you.
In this two-year, English-taught Master’s, you will gain in-depth expertise within the field of energy technology, while supplementing it with the broader knowledge and skills needed to achieve real change in our societies’ energy systems. In this engineering programme, you will develop skills in the field of energy generation, distribution, and storage. This will help you to become a real energy system integrator, able to implement renewable energy technologies in current or new energy networks. You will be able to use your understanding of technology and engineering as an enabler, leader and game-changer in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
Start date
You can start your studies in September or February. If you need to follow a Pre-Master’s first, you can start in September and continue with the Master’s in February.
Making the energy transition possible
Understanding the kind of energy technologies that will be needed in tomorrow’s world is one thing. But what does it take to get them rolled out, working and accepted in our communities, cities and societies? Whereas other study programmes may often emphasise the technological implications of the energy transition, this Master’s will help you oversee the bigger picture.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge of renewable energy resources and technologies – think of bio-energy, solar energy, wind energy and hydrogen as well as fuel cells and smart grids – you will also gain expertise in the wider framework of today’s energy markets, entrepreneurship, business models and management. This unique combination of socio-economic and technological aspects – at UT we call it High Tech Human Touch – will help you become an authority in the implementation of technology-driven change in energy markets anywhere in the world.
Crossing borders with an international, cross-disciplinary approach
Climate change is a cross-border issue in many ways. First, it’s a global problem that can only be solved with international collaboration. Moreover, it is a multi-faceted problem, that can – and needs to – be approached from many different fields of study. In order to deal with environmental problems, you need to be able to overlook these borders and work together with experts from different disciplines and nationalities. Thanks to the multidisciplinary and international character of our university and this Master’s – nearly half of the students in this programme is from outside of the Netherlands – you will become an all-round, yet specialised expert in the field of sustainable energy technology.
Career perspectives
The demand for experts in the field of Sustainable Energy Technology is particularly high and urgent as the use of fossil fuels affects climate change tremendously and these resources will, moreover, slowly run out. That is why graduates of this Master’s find exciting jobs shortly after graduating.
Given the broad perspective you develop in this Master’s, you will have several career opportunities in the energy or sustainability arena. Whether you want to focus on the research and development of a new type of technology, become an integrator and focus on the actual implementation of a sustainable energy system or start a career in consultancy, this Master’s offers excellent career opportunities. We have graduates working for a wide range of (international) employers but also innovative green companies, such as Veolia, Mecal, Energy-Watch, Pure Energie, Opra Turbines and Suzlon Blade Technology, to name just a few of the many options.
Of course, you can also choose to first expand your specialist knowledge base by pursuing a PhD or EngD programme as offered by the UT’s Twente Graduate School (TGS).
Programme overview
Related programmes
Below you find a list of educational programmes which are (closely) related to Sustainable Energy Technology.
Engineering & Technology
Applied Mathematics
Expand your understanding of mathematics to tackle challenging issues in a variety of sectors. This Master’s teaches you to discover new patterns and predict them through mathematical models.
Applied Physics
Deepen your understanding of the laws of physics to find technical solutions in a wide range of areas such as IT, sustainability, healthcare, chiptechnology, digitalisation, finance, space and more.
Biomedical Engineering
Technological advances are at the heart of innovation in healthcare. In this master's, you'll learn to develop medical innovations that contribute to better care, from organ-on-a-chip to exoskeleton.
Business Information Technology
Become an expert in IT-based business innovation, able to devise new services and radically improve the way businesses work.
Chemical Science & Engineering
Develop new chemical processes, materials and molecules and contribute to innovations that benefit our society in areas such as health, water, food and sustainability.
Civil Engineering & Management
Do you want to work on future-proof solutions in the construction, water and/or transport sector? Learn to manage civil engineering projects with an eye for both technical and non-technical aspects.
Computer Science
Become an expert computer scientist and learn to solve the biggest challenges of our digital society by designing and developing more secure and efficient ICT systems.
Construction Management & Engineering
Become an expert in managing large-scale, complex construction projects in an increasingly digitised industry, using an innovative, integral approach.
Electrical Engineering
Design smart and sustainable electronics and advanced chips for applications such as biomedical technology, autonomous vehicles, computer vision, nanotechnology and the energy transition.
Embedded Systems
Become an expert in designing the software and hardware of complex embedded systems in vehicles, pacemakers and chipsets, amongst others.
Humanitarian Engineering
Do you want to tackle complex humanitarian crises worldwide? This Master’s helps you develop sustainable, socio-technological solutions to challenges faced by underserved and marginalised communities.
Industrial Design Engineering
Do you want to design innovative products that can enrich everyday life? In this Master’s, you combine design and engineering to optimise not only products, but also product development.
Industrial Engineering & Management
Combine technical expertise with management skills to analyse, improve, and future-proof complex business processes in (international) organisations.
Interaction Technology
Delve into the field of human-computer interaction and design and develop intelligent and interactive technologies that are meaningful to people and society.
Mechanical Engineering
Become an expert mechanical engineer who focuses on the futureproof design, analysis and maintenance of machinery, structures, products and production processes.
Nanotechnology
Tackle big challenges on the tiniest scale: become an expert in nanotechnology and develop smart, innovative solutions for major societal issues in healthcare, ICT and sustainability.
Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
How does technology shape our lives and the world we live in? Learn to understand the role of modern technology in our society from a philosophical perspective.
Robotics
Become an expert in robotics: design smart, human-centred robots and combine AI, mechatronics, systems integration and ethics to make a real impact in industry and society.
Spatial Engineering
Natural disasters, poverty, food shortages, epidemics, and climate change: learn to tackle society’s greatest and complex challenges using spatial data and technical and socio-economic knowledge.
Technical Medicine
This Dutch-taught Master's equips you to use AI, medical imaging and smart sensors to improve diagnoses, personalise treatments and safely apply technology in clinical practice.
Natural Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Expand your understanding of mathematics to tackle challenging issues in a variety of sectors. This Master’s teaches you to discover new patterns and predict them through mathematical models.
Applied Physics
Deepen your understanding of the laws of physics to find technical solutions in a wide range of areas such as IT, sustainability, healthcare, chiptechnology, digitalisation, finance, space and more.
Chemical Science & Engineering
Develop new chemical processes, materials and molecules and contribute to innovations that benefit our society in areas such as health, water, food and sustainability.
Nanotechnology
Tackle big challenges on the tiniest scale: become an expert in nanotechnology and develop smart, innovative solutions for major societal issues in healthcare, ICT and sustainability.
Spatial Engineering
Natural disasters, poverty, food shortages, epidemics, and climate change: learn to tackle society’s greatest and complex challenges using spatial data and technical and socio-economic knowledge.
Water Technology
Water scarcity, pollution and waste are pressing global challenges. In this Master’s, you will learn to develop sustainable solutions using microbiology, chemistry and engineering.
