The energy production, its rational use and the resulting environmental impact are today at the forefront of attention not only in industrialized societies, but also in the economies of emerging and developing countries. Continuous technological progress, the changing energy scenarios driven by societal evolution, and increasingly complex geopolitical conditions affecting international relations and the supply of raw materials make the energy sector an area of intense scientific, technical and economic activity, which is expected to remain so in the long term. This context calls for “specialists in energy technologies” with a strong and in-depth preparation, able to make the best use of the tools offered by ongoing scientific and technological developments, to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and to devise informed energy and industrial policies aimed at increasing prosperity for people and society while respecting the environment.
The Master of Science programme in Energy Engineering aims to train professionals – energy engineers – capable of tackling specific issues related to the thermodynamic conversion of the various forms of energy, the environmental effects associated with energy production, indoor climate control and thermal comfort. These professionals acquire a solid understanding of the technological and operational aspects of systems and components, of methods for energy and economic modelling, and they develop analytical and synthesis skills that enable them to maintain an overall view of energy production, transmission and utilisation processes, together with their economic and environmental implications.
The Master of Science completes and integrates the technical background gained in the Bachelor programme – which provides a solid foundation in basic subjects and industrial engineering disciplines, in particular applied thermodynamics and energy machines and systems – with more advanced knowledge and an approach geared towards complex, cutting-edge applications and research and development. Specialist topics include technologies for controlling pollutants from combustion and mitigating the greenhouse effect, advanced thermodynamic cycles for energy conversion, sophisticated design methodologies for HVAC systems and indoor environmental quality, and the solution of complex design problems related to heat exchangers and thermal machines. These competences require a methodologically rigorous deepening of thermodynamics-based sciences and a broad openness to interdisciplinary topics such as power systems, chemical engineering, and management and economic methodologies.
The Master of Science in Energy Engineering is structured into seven tracks, each designed to address specific needs of the energy sector:
EEG – Green Power Systems
This track provides advanced training in the production of clean energy from traditional and renewable sources and in the efficient use of energy through both standard and innovative technologies. Particular attention is devoted to energy storage systems and alternative energy carriers, which are essential to manage the intermittent nature of renewable sources, as well as to the integration of new technologies into the current energy production and transmission system.
EEH – Oil and Gas Production
This track trains professionals able to operate in the oil and gas industry with a comprehensive overview of the different sectors: upstream (resources, reservoirs, drilling), midstream (well-head treatment, transport) and downstream (refining, final products), building on the general skills of the energy engineer. Given the strong international dimension of the sector, scholarships are available for study periods abroad at highly reputable foreign universities, and paid internships may be offered at ENI Group industrial sites, also aimed at the preparation of the graduation thesis.
EEP – Power Generation
This track prepares professionals with a broad set of cross-disciplinary skills to operate in the production of different forms of energy through thermodynamic conversion: propulsion systems for mobility, industrial applications, power plants, distributed generation, cogeneration and renewable sources. This curriculum, offered in the first year, provides the common basis for two specialized branches in the second year:
EES – Energy for Development
For further details, please refer to Section 6 of the academic regulations .
Applicants holding a foreign academic qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree may apply, provided they have an adequate background in fundamental engineering subjects and disciplines relevant to Energy Engineering.
Admission is subject to an Eligibility evaluation of the applicant’s previous academic career, carried out according to the procedures and criteria established by Politecnico di Milano.
Admission with a foreign qualification