Master in Energetics

AGH University of Science and Technology offers a master's program in Energetics, taught in English in Kraków, Poland, over three semesters, or about one and a half years including the writing of the master's thesis. The program, titled Energy Engineering: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Development, is built on the principle that contemporary energy systems must be sustainable, avoiding adverse effects on the environment and on the economic prospects of current and future generations. Meeting this requirement calls for knowledge across several fields, including the analysis of technical, economic, and environmental issues tied to energy systems development. The course is organized around two balanced groups of subjects. The first focuses on energy technologies, covering the physics and chemistry of energy along with contemporary energy technologies, with an emphasis on renewable technologies. The second group addresses energy planning and forecasting, covering management, economics, auditing, planning, and forecasting. The program is described as concentrating on practical knowledge, with classes, laboratories, and projects making up the majority of the course structure. The stated aim is to help students develop the ability to analyse and optimise plans for energy systems development, with the selection of energy carriers and technologies, weighed against economic, environmental, and technological considerations, forming the basis for building coordinated development plans. Energetics as a field covers how energy is generated, converted, distributed, and used, spanning both traditional and renewable sources. Graduates of this program are intended to carry the competence and knowledge needed to contribute directly to energy systems development, whether in technical, planning, or advisory roles. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required to enter the program.