By completing this one-year programme (60 ECTS) you gain advanced scientific and technical knowledge and insights into the sustainable production of energy, the efficiency of energy conversion, the optimization of energy storage, and the intelligent management of various energy systems. Your training will be hands-on with attention to entrepreneurial and communication skills. You will have access to the state-of-the-art lab facilities of EnergyVille. A broad package of elective courses permits you to compile your study programme according to your fields of interest and the competencies you wish to develop further.

The programme is a joint initiative of the Faculties of Engineering Technology of Hasselt University and KU Leuven University at the Diepenbeek campus in Belgium.

Major subjects

* Elective subjects
** Subjects with specific admission criteria
Mandatory for all students except students with a bachelor’s degree from
campus Diepenbeek, Belgium. The latter cannot register for these courses
and should choose elective courses instead.

The educational programme mentioned in this brochure may be subject to
change. The most recent information about the programme can be found on
www.uhasselt.be/en/info-for/current-students/lessons-and-exams/study-guide.

Motivation letter and resume

Before applying online, candidates should first email engineeringtechnology@uhasselt.be:
• a letter in English (2 pages max) explaining their motivation for the master’s degree programme in Energy
Engineering Technology
• a resume (2 pages max) highlighting their academic journey, key experiences and competencies.

After a positive assessment by the examination board of the Master of Energy Engineering Technology, the candidate can proceed with the online pre-registration. Only after completion of the pre-registration and meeting all the requirements, the candidate is admitted to the programme.

Language requirements

Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below-mentioned tests.

• Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE) certificate or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) exam with min. overall result of 176 (min. score per section 169)
• IELTS academic certificate: min. overall band score 6.5 (min. band score per section 6)
• TOEFL internet-based test (iBT): min. total score 85 (min. score per section 20)

Candidates who have already obtained a diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America are exempted from submitting an English language proficiency certificate.

Diploma requirements

In general, all candidates should have a solid background in science and mathematics and have a strong affinity with the field of energy.

Meeting the language requirements and given a positively assessed motivation letter:

Students with a Flemish degree
are admitted to the master’s programme in Energy Engineering Technology

• if they hold an academic bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering Technology or Electromechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent (in English or Dutch).
  
  
• if they successfully completed a bridging or preparatory programme that gives access to a master's programme in Energy Engineering Technology (in English or Dutch).

Students with a non-Flemish degree
are admitted to the master’s programme in Energy Engineering Technology if they hold an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Eng., etc.) or master’s degree with a broad focus on energy-related domains.

Deadline application

The deadline for application is:
• June 1st for non-EEA students
• September 1st for EEA students
• September 1st for Belgian students

The academic year starts in mid-September and finishes at the end of June.

Belgian and EEA-students
As a non-scholarship student, you pay a fixed administrative fee of €288 and a variable fee of €13.80 per credit taken. This makes a total of €1,092.10 for 60 credits.

Non-EEA-students
Send an email for more details to engineeringtechnology@uhasselt.be.

For an energy engineer, the career possibilities are countless.
You will work
•for companies that focus on the development of new materials, and smart energy systems.
•for companies in a variety of industries to optimize energy efficiency and delivery.
•for policymakers and in consultancy to optimize energy systems and simulate future energy markets.
•in research and development centers.
•...

Your academic activities are spread across two campuses.

University campus in Diepenbeek
The interactive lectures and small group sessions take place on the university campus in Diepenbeek.

Research campus EnergyVille in Genk
Our professors introduce you to the latest findings of their research through several lab activities and projects in the innovative facilities of EnergyVille, the hometown of our energy-related research groups in the city of Genk.

EnergyVille is known for its groundbreaking renewable energy research combining the expertise of four renowned partners –  KU Leuven, VITO, imec en UHasselt. What makes EnergyVille unique is the exceptional synergy between the research partners, allowing them to seamlessly integrate every aspect of the energy system value chain. From materials and components to complete energy systems, business models and strategic initiatives. The research is organized in close collaboration with the industry and divided into eight interdisciplinary areas, each representing a critical piece of the puzzle.

Both campuses are easy accessible by bus, car and bike.

Are you new to Belgium and still finding your way? UHasselt has a specific website to help international students get around campus and the city of Hasselt.