Energy Science
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Netherlands
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Utrecht University
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On Campus (Full Time)
2 years
Jun 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Our energy system is rapidly evolving. There are big challenges ahead of us, including mitigating climate change, securing our long-term energy supply, and providing access to sustainable energy for everyone. The Energy Science program at Utrecht University offers an interdisciplinary approach for anyone prepared to tackle these challenges.
Our two-year Master’s program in Energy Science is aimed at students with a background in science or engineering who want to play a role in the transition towards sustainable energy systems. It offers an interdisciplinary approach for anyone willing to help with the big energy challenges ahead of us.
Key facts
- Graduates of the Energy Science program at Utrecht University should be able to find employment in the private sector (energy companies), public sector, consultancy, and NGOs. Graduates will also find positions in international bodies, such as the European Union and the International Energy Agency. Energy Science graduates have found jobs like Portfoliomanager, Junior Scientist, Advisor and Presale Engineer at:
- Arcardis
- GE
- City of Amsterdam
- Green Giraffe
- KWR
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
- Navigant
- Rijkswaterstaat
- Tennet
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Courses include:
- Energy in the Context of Sustainability
- Energy Conversion Technologies
- Advanced Energy Analysis
- Energy Systems Modelling
- Natural Science Research Project
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026