Master Engineering Systems: Sustainable Energy Full-time
The program starts 1 September 2025
Sustainable and renewable energy systems are crucial to the energy transition. Engineers are needed to develop and fine-tune these systems. Want to master up your engineering skills and specialize in this rewarding new field? Sign up for the Sustainable Energy master track at HAN!
Why study Sustainable Energy at HAN?
Supported by industry
Companies in the energy field provide trainers, share knowledge and facilitate graduation projects and excursions.
Based on industry needs
The program is based on continual interaction with industrial partners. Our applied research focuses on their needs and interests.
Transfer directly
Transfer directly into this master after your bachelor. No pre-master needed. So you can start building up experience straight away.
Research center
As part of your program, you work on innovative projects at HAN’s research center for sustainable electrical energy.
Sustainable Energy: quick facts
What do you learn?
You learn to model and validate systems with multiple inputs and outputs. How? Using both white-box modelling and system identification. In this track, the focus is on sustainable energy systems. So you learn all about sustainable technology and energy system integration (ESI). You also get to choose part of your program: focus either on hydrogen technology or power supply.
What can you do with this master of science?
With this master degree, you’re an authority on sustainable energy systems. Your role in the energy transition is crucial. You develop the technology, models and smart control for sustainable systems. Systems that generate, store or distribute energy at local, regional or international level. Where you could work? At an SME, grid operator, energy provider or a government department.
Online Open Day
The Open Day on 18 January is online, so you can join from anywhere in the world. The program? You decide! Talk to students and lecturers from Sustainable Energy and learn more about the program. Or join our general chat and ask us everything you want to know about admission, housing, visas and scholarships. All from the comfort of your own home!
Education at HAN and in the Netherlands
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
Part of the Master in Engineering Systems
Sustainable Energy is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. So when you apply on Studielink you choose Engineering Systems. Then you indicate the track you wish to follow. In this case, Sustainable Energy. Other tracks in the Master in Engineering Systems are
Study in part-time?
Want to study in part-time? Follow the modules at your own pace? You can if you are from the EU/EEA or have a valid residence permit for the Netherlands. You also need to be working in the field. The part-time program takes 3 years to complete.
Why study in the Netherlands?
Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.
Discover the city of Arnhem
Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.
The location
HAN Arnhem campus
Ruitenberglaan 29
6826 CC Arnhem
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