Master in Energy Engineering
Padua, Italy
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
02 Feb 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,739 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Third call - EU students only
Key Summary
Programme structure
Common course units: Applied Energy, Combustion, Energy Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy Economics, Heat Transfer and ThermoFluid-Dynamics, Measurements and Instrumentation, Renewable Energy Technologies.
Optional course units: Cogeneration and Combined Plants, Green Power Conversion and Utilization, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Nuclear Fission and Fusion Plants, Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Process technologies for Carbon-neutral fuels, Wind and Hydraulic Turbines, Energy and Buildings, Design and Optimization of Sustainable Energy Systems, Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics, Energy Audit
Securing a Master's degree in Energy Engineering necessitates the successful completion of a rigorous academic curriculum, encompassing a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Common course units: Applied Energy, Combustion, Energy Systems, Electric Power Systems, Energy Economics, Heat Transfer and ThermoFluid-Dynamics, Measurements and Instrumentation, Renewable Energy Technologies.
Optional course units: Cogeneration and Combined Plants, Green Power Conversion and Utilization, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Systems, Advanced Control Systems, Nuclear Fission and Fusion Plants, Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Process technologies for Carbon-neutral fuels, Wind and Hydraulic Turbines, Energy and Buildings, Design and optimization of sustainable energy systems, Computational thermo-fluid dynamics, Energy audit.
The Master’s prepares highly qualified engineers able to:
- operate in the field of advanced design,
- integrate conventional and renewable energy systems,
- be competent in energy production, optimization, and management.
Energy Engineers can be employed in companies producing and distributing energy or producing equipment for the use of heat and cold, in companies dealing with energy transformation and utilization, and in those producing mechanical equipment and electrical systems, as well as in technical departments of public administrations.
Credits: 120 ECTS
Master's Degree in Energy Engineering
Merit-based scholarships
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The University of Padua offers 53 scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree completely held in English in Padua.
Fee-waivers
The University of Padua additionally offers 100 full tuition fee waivers to students enrolling in one of its degree programs held completely in English.
Departmental scholarships
Some Departments offer additional scholarships to more than 30 international students
Galilean School of Higher Education Scholarships
The Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Galilean School of Higher Education) is the University of Padua’s school of excellence. It combines traditional university education with a series of special in-house courses comprising seminars and lectures by renowned international visiting professors. Up to four highly talented international students are selected each year.
Scholarships awarded by other national or international organizations
Scholarships awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation MAECI
Every year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both international students and Italian students who are permanent residents in countries other than Italy (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cultural cooperation, spread the knowledge of the Italian language, culture, and science, as well as promote the Italian economic and technological system throughout the world.
Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized.
Loans for merit
The University of Padua has signed an agreement with the bank Banca Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A, the savings bank Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo, and the Association ‘Friends of the University of Padua’. The agreement is aimed at providing EU students with a flexible borrowing option at advantageous interest rates, to be granted with no need for collateral, to bear expenses for education.
The loan will be granted following checks on the eligibility criteria of the student asking for the financing and prior approval of the lender.
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
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