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Previous studies

Check out the Bachelor's degrees that could grant you admission to our programmes.

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Programme criteria

Renewables? Smart Cities? Which programmes suits your profile best.

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English requirements

Do you need to provide an English test or certificate? Are you eligible for a waiver?

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Prepare to apply

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Review the admissions criteria

Before applying, make sure you can meet all the admissions criteria:

If you are in your final year of undergraduate education, you can also apply and receive a conditional offer for any of our programmes and institutions. More information on programme-specific requirements section below.

Previous studies: a completed Bachelor’s degree

You must have completed a Bachelor’s degree worth a minimum of 180 ECTS credits OR an equivalent academic qualification from an internationally recognised university. Higher National Diploma is not sufficient qualification for admission to our programmes. 

  • The content of your Bachelor’s degree is more important than the name of your degree, and should be directly relevant to the Master’s programme(s) you are applying for. Please check the specific requirements given for each programme below.
  • If you do not have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, but you have studied longer technical programmes and have completed courses with an equivalent of 180 ECTS credits, you may submit an application to be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • In order to present your ECTS (credits) score record, please make sure to order it in advance.

 

Conditional Acceptance

  • If you are in your final year of undergraduate education, and expect to qualify before the programme’s start-date, you may apply to an EIT InnoEnergy Master’s programme. If accepted, you will receive a conditional offer, pending confirmation of successful completion of your Bachelor’s degree.

Programme-specific requirements

In addition to the general eligibility criteria given above, each programme has specific requirements. Click on "Read more" to check the requirements of your programme and institutions of interest.

 

Make sure to apply to the programme that fits your profile best to increase your chances of acceptance. Need support? Book a 1-1 meeting with our Study Advisors or contact them via:

 

:   +44 7407 303554

:  innoenergy@studyenquiry.com

:   +44 3331 500488

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Master’s in Renewable Energy

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in engineering (in topics like mechanics, chemistry, electricity, electronics or energy) or in engineering physics, which refers to the study of the combined disciplines of physics and mathematics, together with studies in engineering disciplines:

  • Applicants holding a bachelor degree in electricity and / or electronics must also demonstrate good foundation in material science and in thermal science (the combined study of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics). Applicants who lack this background cannot be accepted to pursue year 1 at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. They are adviced to apply to Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) as year 1 institution, where they can follow harmonization courses to fulfill the gap in this knowledge area. This will allow them to proceed to year 2 at any of the other partner universities.

  • Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering must also demonstrate a good foundation in circuit theory, electrical machines and electronic fundamentals. Applicants who lack this background cannot be accepted to pursue year 1 at UPC Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. They are adviced to apply to Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST) as year 1 institution, where they can follow harmonization courses to fulfill the gap in this knowledge area. This will allow them to proceed to year 2 at any of the other partner universities.

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in another topic that covers the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, chemistry, material sciences, thermal sciences and electrical engineering, will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the MSc RENE Steering Committee.

  • In all cases, knowledge in the principles of economic sciences (macro and microeconomics) and in engineering projects are appreciated.

Master’s in Sustainable Energy Systems

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in one of the following subjects: physics, chemistry, engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or electrical engineering.

  • Applicants must have achieved an average grade of at least 70%. This is crucial to be eligible for the Master's in Sustainable Energy Systems.

  • You will also need to submit a separate letter giving your reasons for application.

  • If you want to study at TU/e Eindhoven on the 2nd Year, you will need to meet higher English requirements. More info in the FAQs section.

Master’s in Energy for Smart Cities

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in engineering – for example mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering – or science.

  • The courses covered in your Bachelor’s degree must have covered the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering:
    • Basics of thermodynamics and heat transfer
    • Basics of electrical energy systems and electrical machines
    • Basics of systems and control

Master’s in Energy Technologies

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in one of the following subjects: mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, mechatronics engineering, process engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, electronic engineering.

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in another engineering or related subject may submit an application that will be assessed by the MSc ENTECH Admission Committees on a case-by-case basis, comprehensive knowledge in Higher Mathematics is needed.

  • Students interested in pursuing year 1 at Uppsala University are required to hold a BSc degree with at least 90 credits of electrical engineering topics including circuit theory, electromagnetism, electronics, electrical engineering and control technology. Also, they are required to have at least 30 credits of mathematics including linear algebra, computational science, statistics and multivariate analysis as well as practical experience of laboratory work and ability to use computer-based calculation aids. Candidates who do not fulfill this criteria are adviced to apply to IST: Instituto Superior Tecnico as year 1 institution, where they can follow harmonization courses to fulfill the gap in these knowledge areas. This will allow them to proceed to year 2 at any of the other partner universities*

  • Please fill in this form and upload it in designated task in the application portal indicating your first name, last name and applicant ID. 


    *Additional requirements to access Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in year 2 may apply

Master’s in Smart Electrical Networks and Systems

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in electrical engineering or related field; for example: physical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering or any energy-related engineering subject. Applicants must have achieved an average grade of at least 75%.

  • At least 60 ECTS credits or equivalent from your Bachelor’s degree must be in the area of electrical engineering.

  • At least 30 ECTS credits or equivalent from your Bachelor’s degree must be in mathematics and include the following subjects: calculus, numerical methods, algebra, probability theory, and basic control theory.

  • You will also need to submit a separate letter giving your reasons for application.
  • If you want to study at TU/e Eindhoven on the 2nd Year, you will need to meet higher English requirements. More info in the FAQs section.

Master’s in Nuclear Energy

  • A completed Bachelor’s degree worth 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in one of the following subjects: physics, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering.

  • Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in another subject, but which covers the fundamentals of mathematics, physics and mechanics, will be considered by the EMINE programme directors on a case-by-case basis.

  • You will also need to submit a separate letter giving your reasons for application.
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English proficiency

All our degree programmes are entirely taught in English. Students are expected to have a high level of fluency in the language.

Our programmes have specific English proficiency requirements due to their dual-degree nature. Only tests, certifications and waivers mentioned below are applicable. 

 

Choose a topic from the list below, check which situation applies to you and make sure to submit a complete application including proof of English-proficiency (when necessary).

IELTS Academic test
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EIT InnoEnergy Master's programmes accept IELTS Academic Test as proof of English Proficiency. 

 

Required scores

 

An overall band score of at least 6.5 (with no section lower than 5.5). Students interested in studying at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e) are required no section lower than 6.0.  

 

Please upload your offiicial IELTS Certificate in our admissions portal during the application process so that our Admission's office can verify the results.

 

IELTS General Training test is not accepted as proof of English proficiency.

 

Please note that IELTS Academic and IELTS Online are different tests. IELTS Online is currently not accepted by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Uppsala University or Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e) Additional restrictions may apply. If IELTS Online test results are provided, your university preferences may be changed and/or you may be asked to re-take a different test before 15 July 2023.

 


Is your test result older than two years?


We may accept your application if you can show proof that you have maintained your English proficiency since taking the test, except when you are interested in studying at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e). For all other universities, you will need to meet at least ONE of the following criteria:

  • You have completed one semester of English studies in the past two years (for an example during an exchange). We accept official transcripts or confirmation of your stay at the host university as proof.
  • You have worked for at least three months in an entirely English environment in the past two years (for example, during an internship or employment). We accept an employer’s statement about the duration of your contract and the official language as proof.
  • You have taken a B2 or C1-level English exam at your university, language school or online in the past two years. We accept a course or language certificate as proof.

 

If your test results are older than two years and you wish to study at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e), you will need to re take the test. 

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University of Cambridge certificate
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EIT InnoEnergy Master's programmes accept several University of Cambridge certificates as proof of English Proficiency.

 

Required level

 

  • Certificate in Advanced English, CAE (grades A – C)
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English, CPE (grades A – C)

 

Students interested in studying at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e) are required a minimum score of 169 in each section.

LinguaSkills test (B2 level) is accepted for students interested in the programme Master’s in Nuclear Energy with year 1 UPC: Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya.

You will need to share your results with Karlsruher Institute of Technology - KIT from Results Verification Service for Cambridge English exams using this link.

 

Is your certificate older than two years?

 

We may accept your application if you can show proof that you have maintained your English proficiency since receiving the certification except if you are interested in studying at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e). If you have a CPE or a CAE certificate and can show proof that you have maintained your English proficiency, we will consider your application on a case-by-case basis. You will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • You have completed one semester of English studies in the past two years (for an example during an exchange). We accept official transcripts or confirmation of your stay at the host university as proof.
  • You have worked for at least three months in an entirely English environment in the past two years (for example, during an internship or employment). We accept an employer’s statement about the duration of your contract and the official language as proof.
  • You have taken a B2 or C1-level English exam at your university, language school or online in the past two years. We accept a course or language certificate as proof.

 

If your certificate is older than two years and you wish to study at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e), you will need to obtain a certificate again. 

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TOEFL Internet-based test, IBT
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EIT InnoEnergy Master's programmes accept TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) as proof of English Proficiency.

Required scores

 

A total score of at least 92, with a minimum score of 22 from the writing section. Students interested in studying at Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e) are required a minimum score of 21 on each section.


Currently, we are also accepting TOEFL IBT Home Edition for all universities except Eindhoven Technical University (TU/e) EIT InnoEnergy does not accept MyBest Scores.

When you receive your official certificate, please upload it in the admissions portal so that our Admissions Office can verify the results.

 

Is your test older than two years?

 

Unfortunately, TOEFL results are only valid for two years from the date of the exam, and we cannot accept results which are already expired. You will need to re-sit your exam, or take a relevant IELTS, CAE or CPE qualification.

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Regular deadline for test submission
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Your proof of English Proficiency needs to be submitted together with your other application documents before the application deadline of each application Round:

  • Round 1: 05 September 2022 - 06 November 2022.
  • Round 2: 14 November 2022 - 22 January 2023.
  • Round 3: 25 January 2023 - 08 March 2023.
  • Round 4: 11 March 2023 - 16 April 2023.
  • Round 5: 19 April 2023 - 11 June 2023.

 

 

If you cannot upload your proof of English proficiency before the deadline of a specific round, you can:

 

- Change your preference to a programme or home university which allows for an extended deadline or a special waivers - if applicable* (Check "extended deadline" and "waivers" for more information)
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- Clone your application in our application system and submit your application in a subsequent round when you fulfill the English proficiency requirements.

 

*Our Admissions Office reserves the right to change your home university if you do not fulfill the English requirements for your preferred university but you are eligible for an extended deadline or special waiver by a different institution. This will ensure that your application is still considered by the programme of choice. 

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Extended deadline for test submission
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Any student interested in pursuing year 1 at IST Instituto Superior Tecnico is eligible to submit the result of English Proficiency test or certificate (if required) until 15 July 2023. Students interested in this extension must indicate IST Instituto Superior Tecnico as their prefered university of choice in the application portal.


This extension is only possible for the following programmes:

  • Master's in Renewable Energy
  • Master's in Energy Technologies

 

Students from India and Nigeria interested in pursuing year 1 of Energy Technologies at Uppsala University are also eligible to submit the proof of English Proficiency until 15 July 2023. Students interested in this extension are required to indicate Uppsala University as their prefered university of choice for this programme in the application portal.  Students from Nigeria are also eligible for an English Proficiency Test waiver for the Master's in Sustainable Energy Systems. Check out the section "Waivers" for more information.

 

Our Admissions Office reserves the right to change your home university if you do not fulfill the English requirements for your preferred university but you are eligible for an extended deadline or special waiver by a different institution. This will ensure that your application is still considered by the programme of choice. 

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Prepare your application

You will need to upload the following documents with your application:

  • A copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate
  • A copy of your transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency (if needed)
  • Your CV or resume
  • A copy of your passport
  • Where required, a motivation letter explaining why you wish to apply to the programme

 

Recommendation letters are not necessary and they do not increase your chances of admission. 

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Applications per round

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two programmes per round on rounds 1, 2 and 3; and to one programme per round on rounds 4 and 5. 

 

Applicants may choose to apply in more than one round and therefore to various different programmes. Please note that applying multiple times to the same programmes does not increase chances of being accepted. Instead, we recommend you to contact our team of Study Advisors to discuss the best programme based on your background.

Bachelor’s degree

If you hold a Bachelor’s degree, you will need to upload a copy of your degree certificate. We require an assembled pdf with a copy of the certificate in its original language and a version translated into English by a licensed translator. If your original degree certificate and/or transcript are in English, no translation is needed.

 

If you have not yet graduated, you will need to upload one of the following documents:

 

  • A written statement from your university’s administration office (or equivalent department), confirming that you are enrolled in the final year of your study programme and stating your expected completion date.
  • A statement with your expected completion date and an enrolment certificate with the number of your current semester.

 

A Master's degree is not required to join our programmes. If you have already completed a Master’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. energy, engineering, etc), please also submit a copy. If you hold a Master's degree in an unrelated field (i.e. MBA), there is no need to upload any documents related to this study. 

Transcript of records

We need an assembled pdf with a copy in the original language and a version translated into English by a licensed translator of all the courses you have taken during your Bachelor's degree. If your original transcript is in English, no translation is needed.

If your university issues transcript of records with the overall grade, please upload it with it.

Online courses in topics related to engineering and/or energy can be considered as an addition to your Bachelor's degree. Submit proof of completion of such courses only when they are relevant to your programme of interest. Online courses in unrelated fields are not considered in the admission process. Please note that the primary basis for admissions are the courses covered during your Bachelor's degree.

 

Research papers are not necessary. They will not be considered in the admission process. We advice to refrain from submitting them as part of your application.

 

If you have taken a “classe préparatoire” in France or a country with similar education system, please upload the transcript of each of the years of the classe préparatoire together with your other transcript (one pdf-document).

 

If you graduated at a private university in Lebanon or Tunisia, a Certificate of Equivalence/Certificat d'Equivalence (افادة معادلة) to prove that your study programme is accredited is required. This certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education can be requested from them (For Lebanon: "Equivalences Commission of Higher Education" Commission Nationale des équivalences du Ministère libanais de l'éducation et de l'enseignement supérieur) If the certificate is issued in a language other than English, an official translation is required. If you have not graduated yet, the Certificate of Equivalence can be submitted after you complete your Bachelor's degree (before starting our programme) together with the certified copies of your diploma.

Proof of English proficiency

Review the English proficiency requirements and waivers here.


IELTS Academic test

 

When you receive your official certificate, please upload it in the admissions portal so that our Admissions Office can verify the results.

 

University of Cambridge/University of Oxford Certificates (CPE/CAE certificates, LinguaSkill test)

 

When you receive your official certificate, please upload it in the admissions portal so that our Admissions Office can verify the results.

 

You will also need to share your results with Karlsruher Institute of Technology - KIT from Results Verification Service for Cambridge English exams using this link.

 

TOEFL internet-based test


When you receive your official certificate, please upload it in the admissions portal so that our Admissions Office can verify the results.

 

As a general rule, we do not accept statements from professors, or any other documentation regarding language of instruction.

CV or resumé

Please ensure your CV includes details of your academic and professional career to date. There is no specific CV format required. However, we advice it to be a maximum of two pages.

Proof of identity

Please send a copy of your passport or official ID card (in English) or other official proof of identity. 

 

If your document has expired or will expire soon, you will be required to submit another valid proof of identity at a later stage. 

Motivation letter/video

Students applying to the Master's in Smart Electrical Networks and Systems, Master's in Sustainable Energy Systems and Master's in Nuclear Energy programmes must also submit a motivation letter, giving your reasons for applying to the programme.  The length of the motivation letter is max 1500 words. You can add the text to your application in the online application portal.

 

Students applying to the Master's in Renewable Energy and the Master's in Energy for Smart Cities are encouraged to submit the link of an elevator pitch video (max 2 min) giving the reasons for applying to the programme. The video is not mandatory. If you can not make a video, you do NOT have to submit a motivation letter as the evaluation will then be based on the answers of the motivation questions in the application form.

Ace your application

Would you like to increase your chances of admission?

Check out the Do's and Don'ts when applying to EIT InnoEnergy Master School. 

Accepted students

Students that have been accepted into one of our programmes will need to send additional documentation. Please check the requirements in the tab 'For Accepted Students'. 

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What happens if my application is rejected?

There are multiple reasons why your application may have been rejected. Perhaps you did not meet the general eligiblity criteria such as providing a proof of English proficiency - if applicable - or your profile is best suited for another of our programmes.

 

No worries. You may still apply again! But first, we recommend booking a personal consultation session with our Study Advisors to review your case individually. Book a 1-1 meeting here.  

 

Appeals procedure

 

If you do not agree with the decision of your application, you can also contact the EIT InnoEnergy Admissions Office at admissionsoffice@innoenergy.com to discuss your case with them.

 

If the conclusion is not satisfactory, you may formally appeal the decision within one month after having received the rejection letter. Only decisions about general and specific entry requirements may be formally appealed. Scholarship decisions, incomplete or late applications, degree equivalencies or position in the admission ranking of a programme do not constitute grounds for a formal appeal. Please fill out this form, sign it and send it by post to the Admissions Office.