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3. Programs
5. Bachelors
7. Bachelor's degree
9. Sustainability and Environment
11. Energy Management and Policy
13. Degree in Energy Engineering

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Universidade de Vigo
Degree in Energy Engineering

Vigo, Spain

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

Spanish

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

TUITION FEES

EUR 836 / per credit

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Degree in Energy Engineering focuses on sustainable energy solutions. It covers topics like renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and energy management. This program includes practical applications and case studies to prepare students for real-world challenges in the energy sector.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as energy consultants, renewable energy project managers, or energy efficiency specialists. They'll find opportunities in various sectors, including government, research institutions, and private industry, shaping the future of sustainable energy practices.

The degree provides training for professionals who will develop their professional activity in the area of energy process engineering, from power generation to its different applications. The training is focused on the processes that take place from the generation of energy to the user level of the final electrical and/or thermal energy service.

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1 Course
Code	Name	Four-month period	Select	Total Cr.
V09G291V01101	Graphic Expression: Graphic Expression	1c	FB	6
V09G291V01102	Physics: Physics I	1c	FB	6
V09G291V01103	Mathematics: Linear Algebra	1c	FB	6
V09G291V01104	Mathematics: Calculus I	1c	FB	6
V09G291V01105	Chemistry: Chemistry	1c	FB	6
V09G291V01106	Company: Management and direction	2c	FB	6
V09G291V01107	Physics: Physics II	2c	FB	6
V09G291V01108	Mathematics: Statistics	2c	FB	6
V09G291V01109	Mathematics: Calculus II	2c	FB	6
V09G291V01110	Computer Science: Computer Science for Engineering	2c	FB	6
2 Course
Code	Name	Four-month period	Select	Total Cr.
V09G291V01201	Electrical circuits and machines	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01202	Materials technology	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01203	Strength of materials	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01204	Fluid mechanics	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01205	Thermal systems	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01206	Heat transmission	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01207	Environmental technology	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01208	Electronic technology	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01209	Mechanical Engineering	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01210	Safety and health	2c	OB	6
3 Course
Code	Name	Four-month period	Select	Total Cr.
V09G291V01301	Systems and control engineering	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01302	Basic operations and processes of refining, petrochemicals and carbon chemicals	1c	OB	9
V09G291V01303	Generation and distribution of conventional and renewable thermal energy	1c	OB	9
V09G291V01304	Electrical installations	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01305	Resources, facilities and hydraulic plants	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01306	Electrical power systems	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01307	Renewable and conventional electricity generation	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01308	Thermal engines and turbomachines	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01309	Alternative fuel technology	2c	OB	6
4 Course
Code	Name	Four-month period	Select	Total Cr.
V09G291V01401	Thermal energy management	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01402	Management and use of electrical energy	1c	OB	6
V09G291V01403	Business organization	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01404	Collaborative project	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01405	Energy and underground space	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01406	Soil engineering applied to energy facilities	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01407	Fluid dynamic alternative energies	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01408	Geomatics applied to energy efficiency	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01409	Refrigeration and air conditioning technologies	1c	OP	6
V09G291V01410	Computer-aided design	2c	OP	6
V09G291V01411	Nuclear engineering	2c	OP	6
V09G291V01412	Works, layouts and construction processes	2c	OP	6
V09G291V01413	Energy efficiency: sustainability and certification	2c	OP	6
V09G291V01414	Efficient use of electrical energy	2c	OP	6
V09G291V01415	Projects	2c	OB	6
V09G291V01991	Final Degree Project	2c	OB	12

1 Course

Code

Name

Four-month period

Select

Total Cr.

V09G291V01101

Graphic Expression: Graphic Expression

V09G291V01102

Physics: Physics I

V09G291V01103

Mathematics: Linear Algebra

V09G291V01104

Mathematics: Calculus I

V09G291V01105

Chemistry: Chemistry

V09G291V01106

Company: Management and direction

V09G291V01107

Physics: Physics II

V09G291V01108

Mathematics: Statistics

V09G291V01109

Mathematics: Calculus II

V09G291V01110

Computer Science: Computer Science for Engineering

2 Course

Code

Name

Four-month period

Select

Total Cr.

V09G291V01201

Electrical circuits and machines

V09G291V01202

Materials technology

V09G291V01203

Strength of materials

V09G291V01204

Fluid mechanics

V09G291V01205

Thermal systems

V09G291V01206

Heat transmission

V09G291V01207

Environmental technology

V09G291V01208

Electronic technology

V09G291V01209

Mechanical Engineering

V09G291V01210

Safety and health

3 Course

Code

Name

Four-month period

Select

Total Cr.

V09G291V01301

Systems and control engineering

V09G291V01302

Basic operations and processes of refining, petrochemicals and carbon chemicals

V09G291V01303

Generation and distribution of conventional and renewable thermal energy

V09G291V01304

Electrical installations

V09G291V01305

Resources, facilities and hydraulic plants

V09G291V01306

Electrical power systems

V09G291V01307

Renewable and conventional electricity generation

V09G291V01308

Thermal engines and turbomachines

V09G291V01309

Alternative fuel technology

4 Course

Code

Name

Four-month period

Select

Total Cr.

V09G291V01401

Thermal energy management

V09G291V01402

Management and use of electrical energy

V09G291V01403

Business organization

V09G291V01404

Collaborative project

V09G291V01405

Energy and underground space

V09G291V01406

Soil engineering applied to energy facilities

V09G291V01407

Fluid dynamic alternative energies

V09G291V01408

Geomatics applied to energy efficiency

V09G291V01409

Refrigeration and air conditioning technologies

V09G291V01410

Computer-aided design

V09G291V01411

Nuclear engineering

V09G291V01412

Works, layouts and construction processes

V09G291V01413

Energy efficiency: sustainability and certification

V09G291V01414

Efficient use of electrical energy

V09G291V01415

Projects

V09G291V01991

Final Degree Project

Select A	Code	Training and Learning Outcomes
	A1	That students have demonstrated that they possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that forms the basis of general secondary education and is usually at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
	A2	That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
	A3	That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
	A4	That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
	A5	That students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Select B	Code	Knowledge
	B1	Ability to interrelate all acquired knowledge, interpreting it as components of a body of knowledge with a clear structure and strong internal coherence.
	B2	Ability to develop a complete project in any field of this engineering, appropriately combining the acquired knowledge, accessing the necessary sources of information, making the necessary queries and integrating into interdisciplinary work teams.
	B3	Propose and develop practical solutions, using theoretical knowledge, to everyday engineering phenomena and problem situations, developing appropriate strategies.
	B4	Promote cooperative work, communication skills, organization, planning, and acceptance of responsibilities in a multilingual and multidisciplinary work environment that fosters education for equality, peace, and respect for fundamental rights.
	B5	Know the necessary sources to have a permanent and continuous update of all the information needed to carry out their work, accessing all current and future information search tools and adapting to technological and social changes.

Select C	Code	Skills
	C1	Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial differential equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics; and optimization.
	C2	Ability to develop spatial vision and knowledge of graphical representation techniques, both through traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as through computer-aided design applications.
	C3	Basic knowledge of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases, and software applications in engineering.
	C4	Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves, and electromagnetism, and their application to solving engineering problems.
	C5	Ability to understand and apply the principles of basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications in engineering.
	C6	Adequate understanding of the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business, and business organization and management.
	C7	Ability to solve ordinary differential equations for their application in engineering problems.
	C8	Understanding the concepts of randomness in physical, social, and economic phenomena, as well as uncertainty.
	C9	Knowledge of basic numerical calculations and those applied to engineering.
	C10	Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics and thermodynamics and their application to solving engineering problems. Heat and mass transfer and heat engines.
	C11	Ability to know, understand and use the principles and technology of materials.
	C12	Knowledge of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics.
	C13	Knowledge of material strength and structural theory.
	C14	Knowledge of topography, photogrammetry and cartography.
	C15	Knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
	C16	Fundamental knowledge of the electrical power system: power generation, transmission grid, distribution, and line and conductor types. Knowledge of low- and high-voltage regulations. Knowledge of basic electronics and control systems.
	C17	Ability to apply methodologies for environmental impact studies and assessments and, in general, for environmental technologies, sustainability, and waste treatment.
	C18	Knowledge and skills for the calculation, construction and design of machines
	C19	Knowledge of project methodology, management and organization
	C20	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of hydraulic works and installations. Planning and management of hydraulic resources.
	C21	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics systems and machines
	C22	Knowledge of electrical power systems and their applications.
	C23	Capacity for the design of power plants.
	C24	Ability to design and manage applied experimentation procedures, especially for the determination of thermodynamic and transport properties, and modeling of phenomena and systems in the field of chemical engineering, systems with fluid flow, heat transmission, mass transfer operations, kinetics of chemical reactions and reactors.
	C25	Knowledge of material and energy balances, biotechnology, mass transfer, separation operations, chemical reaction engineering, reactor design, and the valorization and transformation of raw materials and energy resources.
	C26	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of basic process operations
	C27	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of refining, petrochemical and carbochemical processes
	C28	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of alternative energy and efficient energy use
	C29	Applied knowledge of thermal engineering
	C30	Applied knowledge on renewable energies
	C31	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of logistics and energy distribution
	C32	Know, understand and use the principles of use, transformation and management of energy resources
	C33	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of the electrical and thermal energy generation, transportation, transformation and management industries
	C34	Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of nuclear engineering and radiation protection.
	C35	Ability to apply knowledge of engines and thermal machines to problems that may arise in Engineering
	C36	Ability to apply Environmental Technologies to problems that may arise in Thermal Engineering
	C37	Ability to analyze health and safety issues in projects, plants, or facilities.
	C38	Knowledge of systems modeling and simulation
	C39	Ability to manage energy facility audits
	C40	Understanding and mastery of the concepts of energy saving and efficiency, as well as its management and application to solve problems specific to energy engineering.
	C41	Capacity for innovation in the development of new lines, projects and products in the field of energy engineering
	C42	Ability to analyze the economic operating system of electric power production systems. Knowledge of the electric power market.
	C43	Knowledge and ability to apply regulations related to energy efficiency
	C44	Know the sensors for measuring physical variables.
	C45	Ability to select and use data acquisition systems and electronic instrumentation
	C46	Knowledge and ability to design low voltage installations
	C47	Ability to analyze the behavior of installations from the point of view of wave quality and efficiency
	C48	Possess and understand knowledge in the field of cold production
	C49	Ability to design cooling and air conditioning installations.
	C50	Apply the principles of using alternative energies
	C51	Know in detail and have the ability to design the main renewable energy production systems
	C52	Ability to plan and manage comprehensive works, measurements, layout, control and monitoring
	C53	Know, understand and use the principles of extraction of raw materials of mineral origin
	C54	Applied knowledge of business organization
	C55	Ability to identify the potential of underground space in the energy field
	C56	Ability to manage the economic and human resources of a project in the field of energy engineering
	C57	Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and in a multilingual environment and to communicate, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results, and ideas related to energy.
	C58	Handling computer-aided design software tools
	C59	Applying cartographic engineering, photogrammetry and remote sensing tools to solve energy efficiency problems
	C60	Know the mechanisms of hydrocarbon storage and extraction.
	C61	Identify the mechanisms of soil contamination caused by technological and industrial processes in the field of energy engineering
	C62	Understand soil remediation processes and technologies. Be able to select the most appropriate soil mediation processes.

Select D	Code	Competencies
	D1	Understand and understand the legislation applicable to the sector, understand the social and business environment, and know how to interact with the relevant authorities, integrating this knowledge into the development of engineering projects and the development of any aspect of their professional work.
	D2	Ability to organize, interpret, assimilate, process, and manage all the information necessary to perform their work, using the necessary computer, mathematical, physical, and other tools.
	D3	Conceive engineering within a framework of sustainable development with sensitivity to environmental issues.
	D4	Understand the importance of security-related issues and know how to communicate this awareness to those around you.
	D5	Become aware of the need for continuous quality training and improvement, developing values inherent to the dynamics of scientific thinking, demonstrating a flexible, open, and ethical attitude toward diverse opinions or situations, particularly regarding non-discrimination based on sex, race, or religion, respect for fundamental rights, accessibility, etc.
	D6	Ability to understand the meaning and application of the gender perspective in different areas of knowledge and in professional practice with the goal of achieving a more just and egalitarian society.
	D7	Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Galician.
	D8	Sustainability and environmental commitment. Equitable, responsible, and efficient use of resources.

Select A

Code

Training and Learning Outcomes

That students have demonstrated that they possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that forms the basis of general secondary education and is usually at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.

That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.

That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.

That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences

That students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Select B

Code

Knowledge

Ability to interrelate all acquired knowledge, interpreting it as components of a body of knowledge with a clear structure and strong internal coherence.

Ability to develop a complete project in any field of this engineering, appropriately combining the acquired knowledge, accessing the necessary sources of information, making the necessary queries and integrating into interdisciplinary work teams.

Propose and develop practical solutions, using theoretical knowledge, to everyday engineering phenomena and problem situations, developing appropriate strategies.

Promote cooperative work, communication skills, organization, planning, and acceptance of responsibilities in a multilingual and multidisciplinary work environment that fosters education for equality, peace, and respect for fundamental rights.

Know the necessary sources to have a permanent and continuous update of all the information needed to carry out their work, accessing all current and future information search tools and adapting to technological and social changes.

Select C

Code

Skills

Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial differential equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics; and optimization.

Ability to develop spatial vision and knowledge of graphical representation techniques, both through traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as through computer-aided design applications.

Basic knowledge of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases, and software applications in engineering.

Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves, and electromagnetism, and their application to solving engineering problems.

Ability to understand and apply the principles of basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications in engineering.

Adequate understanding of the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business, and business organization and management.

Ability to solve ordinary differential equations for their application in engineering problems.

Understanding the concepts of randomness in physical, social, and economic phenomena, as well as uncertainty.

Knowledge of basic numerical calculations and those applied to engineering.

C10

Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics and thermodynamics and their application to solving engineering problems. Heat and mass transfer and heat engines.

C11

Ability to know, understand and use the principles and technology of materials.

C12

Knowledge of geotechnics and soil and rock mechanics.

C13

Knowledge of material strength and structural theory.

C14

Knowledge of topography, photogrammetry and cartography.

C15

Knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics and hydraulics.

C16

Fundamental knowledge of the electrical power system: power generation, transmission grid, distribution, and line and conductor types. Knowledge of low- and high-voltage regulations. Knowledge of basic electronics and control systems.

C17

Ability to apply methodologies for environmental impact studies and assessments and, in general, for environmental technologies, sustainability, and waste treatment.

C18

Knowledge and skills for the calculation, construction and design of machines

C19

Knowledge of project methodology, management and organization

C20

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of hydraulic works and installations. Planning and management of hydraulic resources.

C21

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of fluid mechanics systems and machines

C22

Knowledge of electrical power systems and their applications.

C23

Capacity for the design of power plants.

C24

Ability to design and manage applied experimentation procedures, especially for the determination of thermodynamic and transport properties, and modeling of phenomena and systems in the field of chemical engineering, systems with fluid flow, heat transmission, mass transfer operations, kinetics of chemical reactions and reactors.

C25

Knowledge of material and energy balances, biotechnology, mass transfer, separation operations, chemical reaction engineering, reactor design, and the valorization and transformation of raw materials and energy resources.

C26

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of basic process operations

C27

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of refining, petrochemical and carbochemical processes

C28

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of alternative energy and efficient energy use

C29

Applied knowledge of thermal engineering

C30

Applied knowledge on renewable energies

C31

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of logistics and energy distribution

C32

Know, understand and use the principles of use, transformation and management of energy resources

C33

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of the electrical and thermal energy generation, transportation, transformation and management industries

C34

Applied knowledge of the fundamentals of nuclear engineering and radiation protection.

C35

Ability to apply knowledge of engines and thermal machines to problems that may arise in Engineering

C36

Ability to apply Environmental Technologies to problems that may arise in Thermal Engineering

C37

Ability to analyze health and safety issues in projects, plants, or facilities.

C38

Knowledge of systems modeling and simulation

C39

Ability to manage energy facility audits

C40

Understanding and mastery of the concepts of energy saving and efficiency, as well as its management and application to solve problems specific to energy engineering.

C41

Capacity for innovation in the development of new lines, projects and products in the field of energy engineering

C42

Ability to analyze the economic operating system of electric power production systems. Knowledge of the electric power market.

C43

Knowledge and ability to apply regulations related to energy efficiency

C44

Know the sensors for measuring physical variables.

C45

Ability to select and use data acquisition systems and electronic instrumentation

C46

Knowledge and ability to design low voltage installations

C47

Ability to analyze the behavior of installations from the point of view of wave quality and efficiency

C48

Possess and understand knowledge in the field of cold production

C49

Ability to design cooling and air conditioning installations.

C50

Apply the principles of using alternative energies

C51

Know in detail and have the ability to design the main renewable energy production systems

C52

Ability to plan and manage comprehensive works, measurements, layout, control and monitoring

C53

Know, understand and use the principles of extraction of raw materials of mineral origin

C54

Applied knowledge of business organization

C55

Ability to identify the potential of underground space in the energy field

C56

Ability to manage the economic and human resources of a project in the field of energy engineering

C57

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and in a multilingual environment and to communicate, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results, and ideas related to energy.

C58

Handling computer-aided design software tools

C59

Applying cartographic engineering, photogrammetry and remote sensing tools to solve energy efficiency problems

C60

Know the mechanisms of hydrocarbon storage and extraction.

C61

Identify the mechanisms of soil contamination caused by technological and industrial processes in the field of energy engineering

C62

Understand soil remediation processes and technologies. Be able to select the most appropriate soil mediation processes.

Select D

Code

Competencies

Understand and understand the legislation applicable to the sector, understand the social and business environment, and know how to interact with the relevant authorities, integrating this knowledge into the development of engineering projects and the development of any aspect of their professional work.

Ability to organize, interpret, assimilate, process, and manage all the information necessary to perform their work, using the necessary computer, mathematical, physical, and other tools.

Conceive engineering within a framework of sustainable development with sensitivity to environmental issues.

Understand the importance of security-related issues and know how to communicate this awareness to those around you.

Become aware of the need for continuous quality training and improvement, developing values inherent to the dynamics of scientific thinking, demonstrating a flexible, open, and ethical attitude toward diverse opinions or situations, particularly regarding non-discrimination based on sex, race, or religion, respect for fundamental rights, accessibility, etc.

Ability to understand the meaning and application of the gender perspective in different areas of knowledge and in professional practice with the goal of achieving a more just and egalitarian society.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in Galician.

Sustainability and environmental commitment. Equitable, responsible, and efficient use of resources.

Universidade de Vigo
Degree in Energy Engineering

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Ideal Students

Income profile

Admissions

Curriculum

Program Outcome

Program Tuition Fee

Career Opportunities

Professional outings

About the School

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Universidade de Vigo
Degree in Energy Engineering