Master in Energy Systems

The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Jul 1, 2027; tuition fees are 27,720 EUR per year.

The Master in Energy Systems is a 2-year program at University College Dublin, open to students with a Bachelor's degree. It helps students develop skills to design and develop future energy systems, considering environmental and economic factors.

The curriculum includes courses like Entrepreneurship in Action, Air Pollution, and Energy Economics and Policy. Students learn about renewable energy sources, energy conversion, and efficient use of energy in buildings and transport. They also study topics like carbon sequestration and electrical energy systems.

Graduates can pursue careers as Energy Managers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Sustainability Consultants, or Environmental Engineers. They can work in industries like energy, construction, or government, with employers such as energy companies, consulting firms, or research institutions.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.