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Tuition EUR 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Waterford, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Sustainable Energy Engineering at Waterford Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Sustainable Energy Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Waterford, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sustainable Energy Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods
  2. Personal Effectiveness
  3. Statistical Analysis
  4. Dynamic Thermal Simulation \x96 Building Fabric
  5. Building Services Systems
  6. Passive and low energy building design
  7. Sustainability & the Environment
  8. Advanced Dynamic Thermal Simulation - Services Systems
  9. Energy Auditing
  10. Building Pathology & Investigation
  11. Facilities Management
  12. Sustainable Energy Technology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The normal minimum expected entry requirement for the MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering will be a cognate accredited NFQ Level 8 Honours 2.2. Engineering or Science Degree.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Waterford Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Waterford Institute Of Technology

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Waterford Institute Of Technology

Waterford, Ireland

Waterford Institute Of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-09-11
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months