Overview

The Energy course from Institut Polytechnique de Paris will allow students to:

Acquire a high-level understanding of the science underlying the energy sector including physics, mechanics, chemistry, thermodynamics, chemical engineering, applied mathematics, and communication sciences
Grasp the working principles of different techniques for energy production, storage and distribution
Understand wider environmental and climatic issues, as well as the economic and societal impacts of the energy transition

This first year allows students to acquire advanced scientific and technological knowledge. The elective courses cover an array of topics including physics, engineering, applied mathematics and network management. Through their choice of specialized courses, students will be able to customize their learning to pursue one of the following second-year majors: Clean Energy Production, Energy Infrastructure Management or Optimizing Energy Utilizations.

Career opportunities:

After completing the second-year of the Master, students will be able to pursue a PhD or occupy a wide range of positions in the energy sector including:

R&D engineer specializing in wind or solar technologies, developing batteries or fuel cells, treating pollutants and waste in the energy industry
Smart grid developer
Wind farm or solar plant project manager
Consultant in sustainable development
Power analyst for energy markets
Public policy advisor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Meteorology and environment

Mechanics for wind energy

Physics and engineering of photovoltaic devices

Power Electrical Engineering for renewable energy
Thermodynamics and heat transfers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00

More details

1st session: January 8th

2nd session: March 26th

3rd session*: May 28th

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 22 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor of Science from a top university
High level of understanding in fundamental disciplines (mathematics, physics, mechanics, chemistry)

English (B2)

Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:

Transcript
Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
CV/resume
Statement of purpose

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4317 EUR / year

≈ 4317 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a tuition fee range, which varies depending on the chosen programme and track. Visit the programme page on their website for full details.

Living costs

Palaiseau

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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