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Study energy technology for a sustainable future

Unlock your future in Energy Technology with Aalto University's world-class master’s programmes. Whether you're interested in renewable energy, hydrogen technology, or the complexities of the energy markets, Aalto provides a unique environment to develop innovative solutions for the global energy challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on clean energy, sustainable energy solutions, and the energy transition, Aalto University is a leader in shaping the future of energy.

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At Aalto University, we offer cutting-edge master’s programmes in Energy Technology designed to equip you with the skills required to make significant contributions in renewable energy, hydrogen energy, and clean energy sectors. Ranked among the top universities globally for engineering and technology, Aalto’s programmes emphasize innovative research and practical applications in sustainable energy, energy markets, and advanced energy solutions. Join a community that is at the forefront of the energy transition and develop expertise in fields such as energy engineering, energy systems, and reaction engineering. Aalto's strong ties to industry open doors to an array of career opportunities in the evolving energy sector.

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Harness the power of renewable energy and optimize industrial processes with a focus on sustainable solutions. These programmes prepare you to innovate in clean energy technologies, energy engineering, and sustainable energy systems. Choose from programmes that delve into energy engineering and industrial processes, focus on enhancing energy efficiency in urban environments, and specialize in the efficient conversion of various energy sources into usable forms.

Interested in a career in energy for our society? Want to be involved in the development of industrial energy solutions of the future? The Master’s Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions may be the perfect match for you.

The Industrial Energy Processes and Sustainability major gives students a basic and advanced understanding of the industrial energy processes, outlines the main challenges energy solutions in industry are facing today, and introduces possible ways towards a sustainable future.

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Did you know that buildings are currently responsible for 40 % of primary energy consumption and roughly half of electricity consumption?

If you want to address big societal issues such as global warming and healthy indoor climate, The Master’s Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions may be the perfect match for you. By studying the efficient use of energy in the fields of building technology and services as well as on the design of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, you will work with creating sustainable and comfortable indoor environments.

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Did you know that all of the buildings in Finland could use solar energy for heating? Or that understanding airborne spreading of viruses requires knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics?

If you want to be part of solving these critical questions of the future, the Master’s Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions may be the perfect match for you. The programme offers short- and long-term solutions and tools for problem-solving as the sustainable energy conversion processes are a critical component in the future energy system.

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Navigate and influence the energy economy by focusing on the integration of renewable energy into existing systems and understanding energy markets. These programmes cover hydrogen energy, electrical systems, and the complexities of energy markets, preparing you to master sustainable energy production, distribution, and consumption dynamics, specialize in hydrogen and electric system integration, and advance in electrical engineering and automation systems for sustainable technologies.

We are currently moving toward an energy system that is sustainable, smart and flexible. The energy transition requires new ways of thinking about energy, including its sources, production, markets, transmission and use. The Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions is an excellent place for you to start reshaping our energy system.

Energy Systems and Markets -major offers basic understanding of energy systems, the main challenges our energy solutions are facing today and possible ways towards a sustainable future.

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Integrating hydrogen solutions into energy systems is among the most important steps on the path to carbon-neutrality.

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The Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering prepares its graduates to perform in the intersection between hardware and software, ranging from the fields of Electrical Engineering and Energy sectors to Biomedical Engineering, Control Engineering and Robotics. Drawing from extensive research and fundamental theories in mathematical and natural sciences, the programme focuses on the applicable side of technologies, including topics like Autonomous Systems, Health Technology, Smart Grids and Renewable Energy Solutions.

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Explore the chemical and physical sciences driving innovation in energy technology. These programmes emphasize reaction engineering, materials science, process engineering for clean energy solutions and sustainable technologies. Delve deep into chemical engineering and metallurgical processes, investigate the latest advancements in materials science, and understand the physical principles driving energy engineering innovations.

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Across all industries, the importance of environmentally responsible process design, development, and implementation is rapidly growing.

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The development of new molecules and materials has an essential role in building a more sustainable future.

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The Master’s Programme in Engineering Physics equips students with a profound understanding of physics and mathematics as well as skills that are highly applicable. The programme is closely connected to the research at Aalto University and the Department of Applied Physics, attracting students who want to pursue a career in research.

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Finland’s excellent reputation in education, combined with a wide range of courses offered in English, makes Finland and Aalto University an attractive study destination for international students.

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