Master Énergie Solaire at Université de Perpignan Via Domitia

The Master Énergie Solaire builds on the local founding strength in solar energy and is linked to the UPVD Sciences Physiques et de l'Ingénieur department, the PROMES-CNRS laboratory (with the solar furnace at Odeillo and the THEMIS solar plant at Targasonne) and the Labex SOLSTICE. It is offered in initial, continuing and work-study training; more than 400 graduates have been trained since 2006.

Faculty: Faculté des Sciences Exactes et Expérimentales (SEE)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time, continuing or work-study; taught in French with English teaching in year 2  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Perpignan, Occitanie, France

What you will study

Four semesters over two years, 851 hours, a professional placement of at least 6 months in the last semester and an immersion placement of at least one month in year 1 semester 2; 24 hours of scientific English in year 1 and up to 279 hours of year 2 teaching in English; several supervised projects. Partner of the European Master in Renewable Energy (EMRE, EUREC); the STARS (Solar Thermal and Associated Renewable Storage) semester is integrated as a possible pathway. Skills: solar conversion and storage, modelling and optimisation of energy systems, materials, sizing of solar thermal and photovoltaic installations, sustainable development.

Career pathways

Engineers and technical managers in engineering and research, energy production and distribution, construction and industry (more than 60% in industry; about 15% continue to doctorate); later entrepreneur, consulting engineer or researcher; doctorate in ED 305. Employment 72% at 6 months and 80% at 12 months; M2 success rate 94.44%.

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