Diepenbeek, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
15 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,116 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EEA citizens: april 1 | EEA citizens: july 1 | belgian citizens: august 15
** for non-EEA students | for belgian and EEA students: 1,116 EUR
Key Summary
Introduction
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 optimisation 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.
Why study Master of Energy Engineering Technology at the joint programme of UHasselt and KU Leuven?
One year (60 ECTS) | English programme
Clean energy is crucial to a sustainable and brighter future. Interested in becoming an Energy Transition Expert? Then join our one-year (60 ECTS) English Master’s programme of Energy Engineering Technology!
- Hands-on training with attention to entrepreneurial and communication skills
- Integrated project work and lab activities
- Broad package of elective courses
- Strongly embedded in the ongoing research at the renowned research institute EnergyVille
- Double degree UHasselt-KU Leuven
- Strong demand in the job market
- In the heart of Europe: between Germany, the Netherlands, France and the UK
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.
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Curriculum
Major Subjects
Machine learning (Project)
- Linear regression
- Logistic regression
- Neural networks
Electric drives (Project)
- Control of Electric Machines
- Variable Frequency Drives & FOC
- Drives Applications
Novel technologies for the energy transition (Project)
- Bio-fuels
- Carbon capture and storage
- Power-to-molecules
Fundamentals of battery engineering
- Components of LiBs
- Design and production of LiBs
- Control of LiBs
Energy conversion for the grid
- Smart grids
- Microgrids
- Project-based feasibility studies
Electric vehicles (Project)
- Battery, Hydrogen, Hybrid EVs
- Cars, Trucks, Trains, Aeroplanes, Drones, etc.
- Charging Infrastructure
Advanced photovoltaics (PV)
- PV solar cell design
- PV module design
- Integrated PV
Innovation in materials technology (Project)
- Material research
- Vacuum technology
- Functional coatings
Power Electronics (Lab)
- Components and Power Converters
- Design of Power Converters
- PE Applications
Advanced power systems
- Production and distribution of electric energy
- Grid management
- Energy markets
HVAC in buildings
- heat generators
- distribution systems
- terminal units
Materials and production technology for energy (Lab)
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Battery storage
Course Outline
Autumn Semester
- Business modelling and LLL
- Master’s thesis - Energy
- Machine Learning
- Energy conversion for the grid
- Power electronics
- Novel technologies for the energy transition
- HVAC in buildings
- Fundamentals of battery engineering *
- Materials and production technology for energy **
Spring Semester
- International module (after selection) *
- Energy markets *
- Master’s thesis - Energy
- Electric drives **
- Electric vehicles *
- Advanced power systems
- Innovation in materials technology *
- Advanced photovoltaics *
* Elective subjects
** Subjects with specific admission criteria are 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.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
International students can apply for a master's mind scholarship (from the Flemish Government).
Career Opportunities
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 optimise energy efficiency and delivery.
- for policymakers and in consultancy to optimise energy systems and simulate future energy markets.
- in research and development centres.
Program delivery
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.