Engineering Science (Clean Energy) MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary program training students for careers in the energy sector and the renewable energy industry. Courses are taught in person and the degree ends with a digital portfolio.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours (ten courses); about 1.5 years (full-time or part-time) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Five core courses (EE 567 Power Electronics, EE 582 Power Systems Engineering I, MAE 500 Renewable and Alternative Energy, MAE 510 Wind Energy Conversion, EE 541 Energy Storage), at least three EE electives, at least two MAE/CIE electives, and a digital portfolio.

Career pathways

Design, field, plant and utility engineer; energy auditor; renewable energy system integrator; renewable-energy planner for state and local government; doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Background or coursework in electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental or related engineering, physics, computer science or a related natural science. Statement of purpose; resume/CV; unofficial transcripts (official after offer); GRE optional; letters not explicitly required; $100 application fee. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120. Minimum GPA not stated.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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