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This Masters course deals with sustainable and renewable energy systems and how to apply these successfully to meet future energy requirements. The course has an applied technical approach, using engineering to deal with energy challenges. Students explore how energy systems can be used to work more efficiently. They look at how to optimise energy systems across multiple pathways and scales, increase reliability, reduce cost and minimise the environmental impact of our energy systems.

Good reasons to apply

This Master course:

Gives the industry an innovative impulse with its Centre of Expertise
Kickstarts your career with great job opportunities
Puts you in close vicinity of international companies

Open days and evenings

If you live in or near the Netherlands, come and meet us at one of our open days and evenings. You will get the chance to meet our lecturers and students and to get acquainted with our courses and facilities. Visit an open day or evening and take a look for yourself.

Collaboration with industry

This course is supported by companies that provide trainers, share knowledge and facilitate major projects and excursions. These companies include:

DNV GL (KEMA)
Alliander
Local SME’s

Students of the HAN Masters courses in Automotive Systems and Control Systems Engineering can participate in the development of self-driving cars, also known as autonomous cars. Professor Frans Tillema of HAN Automotive Research is conducting research into intelligent mobility. Masters students are assisting in this research, namely in the area of advanced mobility. For more information about HAN Automotive Research, click here. An example of the future of advanced mobility is Volkswagen's concept car Sedric (see illustration). For more information about the Sedric, click here. open in a new window

Sustainable Energy research group

Students and lecturers introduce you to the Master in Sustainable Energy. Find out what you can learn and get acquainted with the interesting research and innovation projects. Knowledge and techniques from fundamental research are applied in an industrial environment and are implemented into energy systems. Employees of the Research Group are actively involved in the curriculum by teaching theory, but also through their involvement in research projects. They are tutors and coaches for practical assignments and projects, including the Master thesis project.

Internationally renowned

HAN Masters courses are internationally renowned for their seamless integration with professional practice. In this course, we apply research to meet the demands of society directly, the lecturers are personally committed, and the close contact with fellow students leads to valuable learning experiences and establishes lasting networks.

Year after year, our courses prove to be a breeding ground for innovation and inspiration!

Important requirements

To enrol in the Mastertrack of Sustainable Energy, you need a Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Other requirements

A motivation letter. Answer the following questions:

Why did you choose a university of applied sciences? Use the document ‘Preparing students for differences in educational style’
Why did you choose this Master course and this master track?
Who are you, and how will you deal with a different cultural environment?

Profession

The sustainable energy engineer will have an active role in the transition towards a sustainable energy system. He will work on the development of technology, models and smart control of sustainable systems for energy generation, storage or distribution at local, regional or (inter)national level. He may be employed by SME’s, grid operators, energy providers or governments to develop innovative energy systems or have a role towards maintaining the energy balance on an (inter)national scale.

Your future

The HAN has a broad network of energy companies, from grid operators to energy providers to SME’s developing new technology. Industries and companies associated with the HAN and this programme acknowledge the need for Sustainable Energy System Engineers at Master level. The content of this Master programme is based on our constant interactions with our industrial partners and our applied research focuses on their needs and interests.

Sustainable Energy

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