MScMaterials and Processes for Sustainable Energetics
| Study location | Estonia, Tallinn/Tartu |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master of Science in Engineering) |
| Course code | 100944, KAYM |
| Tuition fee | €3,600 per year Free for EU/EEA students You can see available scholarship options here: www.taltech.ee/scholarships |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time The application fee is 100 EUR per applicant, which enables to apply for 2 programmes. The application fee is non-refundable! More information here: www.taltech.ee/apply |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in natural sciences or in technical fields (e.g. materials science and technology, chemistry, applied physics, metallurgy, power production and management, mechanics, electronics, etc.) In order to qualify for the studies at Tallinn University of Technology, an applicant has to have at least 60% of the highest possible CGPA. For detailed information about requested documents and suitable qualifications, please take a look at country specific requirements. GRE General Test result must be presented as it is a preliminary requirement for applying. The required threshold score and other necessary information are available here. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. It is required to upload the official translations along with the original education documents to the online application system. |
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| Language requirements | English To apply for the studies, an adequate proof of English language proficiency must be presented. Accepted certificates and required results are specified on our homepage. The English language certificate should be valid at the moment of submitting the application. The proof of English may only be waived if a candidate has completed secondary or higher education taught fully in English in one of the following countries: EU/EEA member states, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom. If you have completed studies in English but not on-site in the country named above, we ask you to present an internationally recognised test. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. For each programme you apply to, an individual motivation letter (statement of purpose) must be inserted. Please provide the following: NB! It is important to properly cite and reference any sources used in your motivation letter (quotations, publications, ideas etc. that are not your own). Neglecting the rules of referencing and citation is considered plagiarism and will result in the disqualification of your application. Online interview |
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Overview
Energy is becoming more and more a major cost factor for all the players in the energy business due to increased consumption worldwide, as well as a need to restrict the production of greenhouse gases.
By 2030, the world’s energy needs are expected to be 50% greater than today. Nowadays, much of this energy comes from non-renewable sources, such as fossil fuels: coal, oil and gas. These fuels are being used at a rate faster than they are produced and may be unavailable for future generations. At the same time, there is a need for a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to avoid serious changes in the Earth’s climate system.
In 2009 in cooperation with University of Tartu, TalTech launched a joint master programme Materials and Processes for Sustainable Energetics (programme code: KAYM) which teaches different sustainable energy methods. In 2017 the KAYM programme has been fully updated and renovated taking into account new directions in sustainable energy technologies and job market needs.
Programme structure
The curriculum provides education in alternative energy materials science and engineering with a strong technology component with specialisations on either materials or processes in sustainable energetics. The goal of this programme is to educate specialists who are able to design, develop and improve materials for use in sustainable energy systems.
Specialisation in Materials will concentrate on solar panelsi fuel cells, supercapacitors and for water splitting. Also possible specialization in biosensors for detection of environmental impurities.
Specialisation in Processes will teach the different ways to produce renewable energy: solar panel applications, wind energy, optimization of energy use and modelling etc.
The programme is connected to the industry and will offer experience in profiled Estonian companies already during the studies (Eesti Energia AS, Roofit Solar Energy, CrystalSol, etc.).
The 2 year (120 ECTS) curriculum comprises the following modules:
General studies: – include elective courses about intellectual property, social and ethical aspects of engineering, project and quality management and technology entrepreneurship.
Core studies: – cover the basics of natural science and engineering (fundamentals of materials science, engineering for natural scientists, etc.).
Special studies: – students can specialise in Materials of Sustainable Energetics (focus on functional materials for solar panels, fuel cells, energy-saving, biofuel, biosensors, etc.) or Processes of Sustainable Energetics (focus on different ways of producing energy: oil shale, solar energy, biofuel, wind energy, water splitting, energy-saving and management, etc.)
Free choice courses – students can choose from a wide variety of courses offered at the university.
Graduation thesis – a scientific or engineering project that allows to apply theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems in the field of materials and processes for sustainable energetics.
Career opportunities
After introducing this programme to international students, almost 50% of the graduates choose to continue their studies at PhD level in TalTech or other universities in Europe or US. Students whose specialisation is related to both specialities are in high demand in industries of sustainable and conventional energetics – from contemporary materials application to processes management. A number of our graduates are having a successful career in leading companies and organisations in Estonia and beyond, such as Eesti Energia AS, ABB, Crystalsol, European Space Agency, etc.