Program Overview
The Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering at Aalborg University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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 Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aalborg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Document the project work by a paper, a poster and a presentation at an internal conference (CES) together with an appendix report, all in English.
- Document the project work by a project report written in English.
- Use of the induction machine as a drive on an electric vehicle
- Non-linear model of 3-phase distribution transformer
- Model of grid connected wind turbine generator
- Characterisation of photovoltaic panels
- Improvements to the domestic energy supply \x96 wind energy, solar energy, or UPS apparatus
- Electric bicycle for indoors use
- A new proposal for the grid connection of large offshore wind turbine parks
- Frequency control of wind farms
- Earth fault test equipment installed on a trailer when measuring at the Kyndby power plant test area
- Stability analysis of synchronous generator with rotating diodes controlled by various different voltage regulators
- DSP-based differential protection algorithm, applying a Kalman filter, for the protection of an auxiliary transformer at a combined cycle plant
- Neural network and Fuzzy logic - 5 ECTS
- System identification and diagnosis - 5 ECTS
- Flexible AC power systems
- Load flow analysis of the ENV 60kV grid studying changes in reactive power flow when overhead lines are replaced with cables
- The effects of connection of wind power systems to the network grid
- Measurement of the distortion in the no-load current of a 20/60 kV power transformer at the HEF utility
- Probabilistic network planning at the transmission level
- Power grid studies for the Karahnjúkar hydro-electric power plant and Fjardaál Aluminium Smelter
- Analysis and modelling of the dynamic behaviour of the 400 kV line from Thrige to Ferslev
- Performance analysis of 60 kV distance relays for the HEF net
- Optimisation of power flow
- Overvoltage protection of large power transformers
- Distance protection on a 150 kV combined OH and cable connection
- Lightning protection of transmission lines
- Wireless current transducer
- Dynamic simulations of switching transients in a compensated 60 kV cable grid
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the MSc programme in Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering presupposes a BSc degree in Electrical Energy Engineering, Power Systems or similar.
Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.
Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University are:
- IELTS (academic test): 6.5
- TOEFL (paper-based): 560
- TOEFL (internet-based): 88
- Cambridge First Certificate with the grade B
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg University 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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