SUSTAINABLE GREEN ENERGY

Programme structure

The programme is organised over three academic years. Students progress from scientific foundations to specialised energy technologies and, finally, to advanced applications and professional practice.

Year 1 – Core: Scientific Foundations

The first year is delivered at the University of Córdoba.

Students develop the scientific and analytical foundations required to understand energy systems. Courses include:

• mathematical analysis and calculus
• statistics
• thermodynamics
• physical principles
• management and entrepreneurship
• general chemistry
• green chemistry
• chemistry of materials for energy
• biodiversity conservation
• fundamentals of biotechnology

This first year provides students with the mathematical, physical, chemical, biological and managerial knowledge required for more specialised study.

Year 2 – Toolbox: Energy Technologies and Systems

The second year is delivered at the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Students deepen their knowledge of energy production, conversion and storage and examine different renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Courses include:

• Sustainable Development Goals and EU sustainability regulations
• mass and energy transfer
• materials for energy storage
• biofuels and biomass conversion
• atmospheric phenomena
• solar energy
• wind and geothermal energy
• marine energy
• biorefineries
• non-renewable energy sources and critical raw materials
• computer skills

The year combines scientific analysis with the study of current technologies, environmental impacts and European policy frameworks.

Year 3 – Expertise: Management, Application and Innovation

Semester 5 is delivered at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. It focuses on the advanced management, monitoring and environmental assessment of energy systems.

Courses include:

• waste valorisation
• management of energy installations
• energy management
• remote sensing
• integrated management systems

During Semester 6, students complete:

• a Living Lab internship – 10 ECTS
• free-choice or elective activities – 12 ECTS
• a Final Degree Project – 8 ECTS

The elective activities must be academically consistent with the programme and approved by the programme coordination bodies.

The Final Degree Project enables students to integrate the knowledge acquired during the programme through an original research or applied project addressing a specific energy- or sustainability-related challenge. It concludes with a written report and an oral defence.

Mobility and Living Labs

International mobility is fully integrated into the programme rather than being an optional addition.

The standard academic pathway is:

• Year 1: University of Córdoba, Spain
• Year 2: University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
• Semester 5: University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France
• Semester 6: Living Lab, elective activities and Final Degree Project at an eligible host site

This structure means that all students complete three compulsory semesters at universities outside the first-year study location. The final semester offers additional flexibility, as students may complete their applied work at an approved programme site, depending on the Living Lab placement, supervision and available capacity.

Mobility allows students to experience different academic, technological and regulatory environments and strengthens their intercultural communication, adaptability and ability to work in international teams.

The participating universities’ international offices and programme coordination teams will provide support with:

• academic planning
• enrolment and recognition procedures
• accommodation guidance
• visa and residence requirements
• language preparation
• inclusion and accessibility arrangements
• practical integration at the host university

Mobility may be supported through Erasmus+ funding, subject to the applicable calls, eligibility requirements and availability of funds.

Living Lab experience

The Living Lab is a compulsory 10-ECTS component completed during the final semester.

Students apply their knowledge to real challenges related to areas such as:

• renewable energy integration
• energy efficiency
• energy storage and conversion
• environmental and air-quality monitoring
• sustainable mobility
• waste valorisation and bioenergy
• energy management
• territorial decarbonisation
• community-based energy solutions

Students may collaborate with:

• energy companies and technology providers
• municipalities and regional authorities
• research centres and laboratories
• utilities and infrastructure operators
• cooperatives and community organisations
• environmental organisations and NGOs
• other public and private stakeholders

Career opportunities

Graduates will be prepared for a broad range of professional pathways related to sustainable energy, environmental performance, digital monitoring and the green transition.

Possible career paths include:

• renewable energy project assistant
• photovoltaic systems design and performance technician
• wind energy operations support analyst
• energy storage and battery systems assistant
• smart-grid and energy-infrastructure assistant
• junior energy data analyst
• remote-sensing and environmental monitoring assistant
• energy-efficiency analyst or junior energy auditor
• sustainable buildings and low-carbon heating consultant
• life-cycle assessment or sustainability assessment assistant
• carbon management and greenhouse-gas accounting assistant
• environmental compliance and ISO 14001 assistant
• energy policy and regulation assistant
• municipal or regional energy-planning assistant
• critical raw materials and circularity analyst
• sustainability or ESG specialist
• renewable-energy technical consultant
• research and innovation project assistant
• green-energy entrepreneur

Graduates may work in energy companies, engineering and consultancy firms, public administrations, research centres, technology providers, environmental organisations, start-ups and international projects.

The programme also provides a foundation for further postgraduate study in renewable energy, energy engineering, sustainable materials, environmental science, energy economics, energy policy or related fields. The degree itself does not automatically grant access to a single regulated professional title; additional professional recognition requirements may apply depending on the country and occupation.

Admission and application

Admission is organised through a common digital application system jointly managed by the programme consortium.

Applicants must hold a secondary education qualification, or an equivalent qualification, granting access to Bachelor-level studies in the relevant national education system.

Applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency at a minimum level of B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or an accepted equivalent.

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Admission procedure

Applicants are evaluated according to:

• academic performance and relevant previous studies
• motivation, assessed through a mandatory video submission
• an interview, where considered necessary

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The interview may assess the applicant’s academic potential, interest in sustainable energy and capacity to participate successfully in an international and mobility-intensive programme.

Required documents

Applicants are expected to provide:

• a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification
• official academic transcripts
• proof of English language proficiency
• a motivation video
• certified English translations where the original documents are issued in another language
• authentication or legalisation of qualifications where required

Qualifications obtained outside the European Union may require a Hague Apostille or full legalisation, depending on the issuing country.