How can renewable generation, storage and electricity networks work together? This English-taught master’s at UPC explores that question through engineering, energy planning and the wider effects of the energy transition.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Engineering, Environmental sciences
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB), Barcelona, Spain
- Duration
- 2 academic years
- Credits
- 120 ECTS
- Tuition
- UPC's current estimate for 120 first-time credits is €2,324 for EU students or €5,400 for non-EU students in its non-resident category. Administrative and diploma charges are additional. The overview does not state an academic year; confirm the applicable rate for your intake and residence status.
- Intake
- September start. Pre-enrolment shown as closed on 22 October 2026; the next application window is not confirmed.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-22
What you will explore
The curriculum includes renewable technologies, energy storage, hydrogen and grid integration, with further options across areas such as wind, solar and energy data. A 30-ECTS thesis provides space to investigate a substantial problem.
When comparing energy courses, consider whether you are most drawn to equipment, system design, data or the decisions behind investment. Ask about recent thesis topics and the technical preparation that helps students get started.
Applying
Applicants need a university qualification that permits master’s entry under UPC’s general admissions routes. The programme specifies B2 English. Contact the course team about how your previous subjects fit the engineering content and whether any additional preparation would be useful.
Planning your time and budget
Teaching is face to face in the afternoons at ETSEIB. The published September start pattern does not mean applications are currently open: pre-enrolment was closed when checked.
UPC gives approximate tuition totals by fee category, with extra charges listed separately. Budget for the full two-year stay and use our Barcelona study guide to compare housing and travel options.
Sources: course and curriculum; fee categories and additional charges; academic entry routes. Reviewed 22 October 2026.