By completing this one-year programme (60 ECTS) you gain advanced scientific and technical knowledge and insights into the sustainable production of energy, the efficiency of energy conversion, the optimization of energy storage, and the intelligent management of various energy systems. Your training will be hands-on with attention to entrepreneurial and communication skills. You will have access to the state-of-the-art lab facilities of EnergyVille. A broad package of elective courses permits you to compile your study programme according to your fields of interest and the competencies you wish to develop further.

The programme is a joint initiative of the Faculties of Engineering Technology of Hasselt University and KU Leuven University at the Diepenbeek campus in Belgium.

Major subjects

* Elective subjects
** Subjects with specific admission criteria
Mandatory for all students except students with a bachelor’s degree from
campus Diepenbeek, Belgium. The latter cannot register for these courses
and should choose elective courses instead.

The educational programme mentioned in this brochure may be subject to
change. The most recent information about the programme can be found on
www.uhasselt.be/en/info-for/current-students/lessons-and-exams/study-guide.

Language requirements

Sufficient knowledge of English is required and is to be certified by one of the below-mentioned tests.

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test of academic English): minimum overall score of 79. More on TOEFL.
• IELTS Academic test: minimum overall score of 6.5. More on IELTS.
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (C1). More on Cambridge C1 Advanced.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): min. overall score of 120. More on Duolingo English test

Exemptions to the language test requirements:

• Holders of a diploma of higher academic education issued in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxemburg do not need to provide English language test results.
• Holders of a diploma of higher academic education (at least one academic year or 60 ECTS credits) in an English-taught Bachelor or Master program from Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America are also exempted from providing a language test certificate.
• Holders of an English-taught academic Bachelor's or Master's diploma issued in another country than stated above can be exempted from a language test, but official proof that English was the medium of instruction is required.

Diploma requirements

In general, all candidates should have a solid background in science and mathematics and have a strong affinity with the field of energy.

Meeting the language requirements and given a positively assessed motivation letter:

Students with a Flemish degree
are admitted to the master’s programme in Energy Engineering Technology

• if they hold an academic bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering Technology or Electromechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent (in English or Dutch).
  
  
• if they successfully completed a bridging or preparatory programme that gives access to a master's programme in Energy Engineering Technology (in English or Dutch).

Students with a non-Flemish degree
are admitted to the master’s programme in Energy Engineering Technology if they hold an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B. Tech., B. Eng., etc.) or master’s degree with a broad focus on energy-related domains.

Deadline application

The deadline for application is:

Non-EEA citizens - April 1

EEA citizens - July 1

Belgian citizens – August 15

The academic year 2025-2026 starts on 15 September 2025.

Belgian and EEA-students
As a non-scholarship student, you pay a fixed administrative fee of €288 and a variable fee of €13.80 per credit taken. This makes a total of €1,116 for 60 credits for the academic year 2024-2025.

Non-EEA-students
Non-EEA students pursuing the Master of Energy Engineering Technology programme taught in English pay an increased tuition fee.

For more details visit Tuition fees UHasselt.

For an energy engineer, the career possibilities are countless.
You will work
•for companies that focus on the development of new materials, and smart energy systems.
•for companies in a variety of industries to optimize energy efficiency and delivery.
•for policymakers and in consultancy to optimize energy systems and simulate future energy markets.
•in research and development centers.
•...

Your academic activities are spread across two campuses.

University campus in Diepenbeek
The interactive lectures and small group sessions take place on the university campus in Diepenbeek.

Research campus EnergyVille in Genk
Our professors introduce you to the latest findings of their research through several lab activities and projects in the innovative facilities of EnergyVille, the hometown of our energy-related research groups in the city of Genk.

EnergyVille is known for its groundbreaking renewable energy research combining the expertise of four renowned partners –  KU Leuven, VITO, imec en UHasselt. What makes EnergyVille unique is the exceptional synergy between the research partners, allowing them to seamlessly integrate every aspect of the energy system value chain. From materials and components to complete energy systems, business models and strategic initiatives. The research is organized in close collaboration with the industry and divided into eight interdisciplinary areas, each representing a critical piece of the puzzle.

Both campuses are easy accessible by bus, car and bike.

Are you new to Belgium and still finding your way? UHasselt has a specific website to help international students get around campus and the city of Hasselt.