Energy and Environmental Sciences

Do you want to understand the causes of global environmental challenges such as climate change? Explore scientific solutions for a more sustainable future? And discover how energy and sustainability issues differ across countries and regions? The Master's in Energy and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Groningen prepares you to tackle these complex questions from a holistic perspective, integrating natural and social sciences. What to expect from the Master's programme EES✔ Study in an international, interdisciplinary environment with students from diverse scientific backgrounds, who share a strong commitment to a better future of the planet and society. ✔ Build a solid foundation in energy, sustainability, and environmental sciences, combining experimental and non-experimental fields, with room for specialisation. ✔ Conduct research with experts at the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG) during your internal Master's project. ✔ Excellent career prospects in research, energy companies, consultancy, NGOs and government to pursue in your second external Master's project.In this two-year Master’s programme, you will gain broad knowledge of energy and environmental challenges, while specialising in topics such as energy conversion, circular economy or sustainability transitions, atmospheric composition and climate, combining labo

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).