Master
Sustainable Energy Technology
★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students passionate about renewable systems and energy transition who want strong technical depth at a leading technical university; tradeoff is limited non-EU spots and focus on engineering over policy.
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,000
via SKDB 2025 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗212
DUO ↑80% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗22:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
8 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,480
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
The Sustainable Energy Technology master's program will train you to be an engineer with deep expertise in the field of energy technology. You will be up to date with the latest developments.
The Master's program Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) is an interdisciplinary program in which six departments work together. The six departments are: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture, Building and Planning and Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences. This collaboration ensures that energy technologies are highlighted from different perspectives.
In the master Sustainable Energy Technology you will be trained to be an engineer with scientific knowledge who can analyze the current energy transition from techno-economic and social perspectives. With courses given by the various departments, you will receive a broad education but will also have plenty of opportunities to deepen your specialization in the aspect of the energy transition that interests you. Topics include the operation of the current energy market, the electricity network, the operation of energy sources such as solar panels, solar collectors, heat pumps, wind energy, biomass, and the global impact of renewable energy sources.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Group assignmentIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentationPracticalProjectResearch
About Eindhoven University of Technology
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a research university specializing in engineering science and technology, founded in 1956. Located in the Brainport region, it collaborates closely with high-tech industry partners.
Living in Eindhoven
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€500/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,450
Cost of living
Medium
Population
243k
Modern, innovative, and technology-focused. Eindhoven is less traditional than other Dutch cities, offering a contemporary urban experience with a strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Tracks from HOVI
Sources, Fuels and StorageSpecialisation
Specialization within the master's program
Electrical Power SystemsSpecialisation
Specialization within the master's program
Energy & SocietySpecialisation
Specialization within the master's program
Application in the Built EnvironmentSpecialisation
Specialization within the master's program
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: milieutechnologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,480/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field81%
Permanent contract61%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten22%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree75%
Women among first-years37%
Say workload is “just right”57%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 33 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
TU Eindhoven Talent Scholarships Program—
Internships
?No data yet
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