MSc Advanced Energy Systems and AI (InnoEnergy)
This programme is at the forefront of energy innovation, focusing on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. You will explore how AI can optimise energy use, enable advanced electrification solutions, and drive behind-the-meter applications such as energy storage, EV charging, and demand-side management. The programme is offered through InnoEnergy.
Advanced Energy Systems and AI at KTH
Combine urban planning, energy management, in-depth engineering skills, leading edge mobility solutions and innovation management techniques. The joint master's programme in Advanced Energy Systems and AI enables students to play a critical role in shaping a rapidly urbanising world, and explore how to create smarter, more sustainable and resource-efficient communities.
The programme has strong partnerships with internationally renowned businesses, smaller companies and a network of start-ups, who actively participate in the programme to ensure it remains current and relevant to their needs – and to yours.
Partners are involved in curriculum design, internships, support for Master’s theses, and job opportunities. Experts from the private sector, municipalities and other government bodies also give guest lectures and even participate as jury members to assess students' entrepreneurial initiatives.
Year 1
Embark on an exhilarating journey in the first year of the master's programme in Advanced Energy Systems and AI, where you have the exciting choice between KU Leuven in Belgium or KTH. During this transformative year, you will delve into a stimulating blend of electrical and mechanical engineering courses intertwined with energy-related socio-economic subjects. At KU Leuven, students will experience a deeper dive into electrical engineering topics, making it ideal for those with a strong background in the field.
Year 2
In your second year, the world is your classroom as you select from prestigious institutions across Europe:
- KU Leuven in Belgium
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden
- INP: Grenoble Institute of Technology in France
- UPC: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain
Here, you’ll tailor your studies with a diverse range of elective courses, allowing you to specialise in your areas of passion. From power electronics to energy efficiency in buildings, electrical machines to city networks, the options are limitless.
Students can explore solar, wind, hydrogen, biomass and marine energy, storage and energy economics, and innovation strategy and management with the diverse catalogue of elective available at each partner university.
A key feature of the first year is the emphasis on collaborative learning and international exposure. Students work in multicultural teams, engage in case studies, and participate in site visits to energy facilities and innovation hubs. This immersive environment fosters a global perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the energy sector.
Master's degree project
During your second year, you will also undertake a research project on electrical or thermo-mechanical energy, or on one of energy’s technical-economic aspects for your degree project. During your project you will learn to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme. Each year, the programme team and the directors of InnoEnergy Benelux award a prize for the best degree project on innovation and the best on entrepreneurship.
Future and career
The programme takes you across Europe to explore the future of urban living and the resources that will support it. In particular you will gain:
- Deep knowledge of electrical energy processing, mechanical technology, and applied thermodynamics, plus the design and operation of electrical and mechanical energy systems
- Understanding of wider socio-economic contexts and insight into ethical, social and economic frameworks for sustainable energy in the smart-city context
- Communications skills that allow you to discuss ideas with a non-technical audiences and to present ideas and innovative solutions in a structured way
- Executive, management and entrepreneurial skills and an understanding where and how to use them
