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Université Savoie Mont Blanc Master in Energy & Solar Buildings
Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Master in Energy & Solar Buildings

Le Bourget-du-Lac, France

Master degree

2 years

English

Full time

Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master in Energy & Solar Buildings program focuses on the design and construction of sustainable energy-efficient buildings. This course covers topics such as renewable energy systems, energy management, and advanced building technologies. Students learn to integrate solar energy solutions within architectural frameworks and develop skills in energy analysis and building performance evaluation.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields including architecture, engineering, urban planning, and sustainable design. Possible roles include energy consultant, solar energy systems designer, and project manager for eco-friendly construction projects. This program equips students with the necessary skills to contribute to sustainable development and energy efficiency in the built environment.

Objectives

  • Train scientists capable of solving complex problems relating to the management, design, and optimization of multiple-input technological systems.
  • Develop the expertise and skills needed to carry out research into energy management, environmental protection, the use of innovative materials and the production of innovative structures as part of a global policy of sustainable development.

Skills and expertise

  • Design and implement complex technological systems that are self-regulating (or autonomous) and that protect the environment through improved energy efficiency and the use of specific methods, processes, and materials.
  • Expertise in associated tools (modeling, simulation, measurement, information management).

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Multi-disciplinary Master's degree Course

The course program is closely linked to the research carried out by Polytech’s three research laboratories: Intelligent Systems (LISTIC), Energy and Sustainable Buildings (LOCIE), and Mechatronics (SYMME).

Year 1

Fall Semester

  • UE1–Mathematics: Numerical methods, Data analysis, and reliability of numerical models
  • UE2-Building Science and Technology: Heat transfer in buildings, HVAC, Combustion
  • UE3-Experimentation (buildings and systems): Bibliographic research: Experimental characterization (full-scale platforms of INES), Thematic bibliographic work (Self-study)

Spring Semester

  • UE1–Energy: Power engineering (thermodynamics and advanced heat transfers), Fluid engineering applied to energy (hydraulic, wind turbines, and marine)
  • UE2–Systems: Control for building applications, Innovative energy systems (Fuel cell, CHP)
  • UE3–Project: Group research project

Year 2

Fall Semester

  • UE1-Solar Energy, Storage, and Networks: Solar thermal, Solar photovoltaic, Energy storage and networks (district heating, smart grids)
  • UE2-Smart systems and experimental methods: Representation and optimization tools (genetic algorithms, neural networks, etc), Measurements (flow, temperature, pressure, etc.) and experimental methods (database, etc.)
  • UE3-Modeling, optimization, and control: Advanced building modeling (heat and mass transfer), Numerical tools (CFD, systems, optimization)

Spring Semester

  • UE1 - Integration in a research laboratory: Research project

Admission

  • Apply to do a Master’s in REIS.
  • Submission of application forms and notification of admissions results. You can download the instructions.
  • Deadline for submitting applications: Please contact us.

Our business and research partners include

Energy and Solar Buildings: TENERRDIS business cluster, Clipsol, Tecnisun, Photowatt, Tenesol, Imeris, Asder, Greth, Hespul, etc.

Mechatronics: Arve Industries business cluster in Haute Savoie, Alcatel, Somfy, Snr, Mécalac, Anthogyr, Bosch, etc.

Information processing: Alcatel, FranceTélécom, Schneider Electric, Total, etc.

Cost & Fees

Inscription Fees: 471 € per year (including social coverage = 215 €)

Miscellaneous

Application Deadlines:

  • Monday 9th May 2016 (Non-EU students)
  • Friday 24th June 2016 (EU students)