Master in Sustainable Energies

This is your master's degree.  

The energy sector is constantly evolving. Today, the energy transition is one of the greatest global challenges, opening the door to new opportunities in areas such as renewable energy, smart grids, energy efficiency, and energy security. Whether at an industrial or residential level, energy management should be based on integrated solutions where technical and environmental aspects play a key role, all oriented toward sustainability. 
If you want to be able to lead this change and contribute to the Implementation of the Energy Transition and the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Energies is the master?s degree for you. 

 

What does this master?s degree give you? 

  • You follow a specialisation in Sustainable Energies, which allows access to the Sustainability Specialisation offered by the Engineers Professional Association, as well as other specialisations depending on your individual academic and professional path. 

  • You receive broad, interdisciplinary training across multiple engineering fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Biological, Civil, Geological and Mining, and Environmental Engineering. 

  • You choose a flexible plan: 25% of the ECTS are elective. You can select 5 courses from 21 available options during the first 3 semesters and create your individualised profile. 

  • You have the opportunity to develop your thesis in research centres or through a curricular internship in companies connected to the program?s mission. 

  • You join a multicultural environment with both national and international students. 

  • This is a master?s program accessible from various first-cycle (undergraduate) backgrounds. 

Duration:
2 years / 4 semesters
Credits:
120 ECTS

What areas can you work in? 

  • Wind and solar energy systems; 

  • Energy efficiency in buildings and public lighting; 

  • Power quality; 

  • Sustainable production and use of biofuels in transport; 

  • Research and technological development centres; 

  • Companies and organisations involved in the energy transition. 

  • “In 2015, I came from India to Portugal to pursue my master’s degree and chose ISEP. It was an amazing international experience that allowed me to participate in the Erasmus Mundus program in France. The program enabled me to practice and apply concepts in project management, waste management, renewable energy, and sustainability. The course covers a wide range of topics, which I now use in my daily work. I recommend this program to anyone interested in sustainability or sustainable management.”

    Anirudh Gautam

  • “I had the opportunity to spend the last fall semester at ISEP as part of the Erasmus program, and it was a very rewarding and wonderful experience!
    I was warmly welcomed at the university, and the initial adaptation process was very smooth and straightforward.
    The classes were highly informative and engaging. Many thanks to the professors, who were extremely knowledgeable and from whom I learned a great deal.
    I am glad to have learned so much about such a relevant and important topic.”

    Annija Vaska

  • “The master’s degree in Sustainable Energies covers a wide range of topics connected to sustainability and was fundamental to my professional path, as I now work in the field of wastewater treatment. During the programme, several technical visits were organized to bring what we learn in the classroom closer to real-world practice, along with many group projects that helped us develop essential skills for the labor market. It is a practical programme that opens doors to many different areas.”

    Fernanda Cunha

  • “One of its main strengths is the multidisciplinary approach, which integrates various engineering fields.
    The wide range of available courses allows students to tailor their academic path according to their specific interests and align it with their professional goals. Additionally, the strong connection with companies in the sector provides a valuable bridge between academia and the professional world, offering direct contact with real challenges in the energy industry.”

    Nuno Sabença

Can I apply? 

You can apply for the master’s programme if you: 

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or legal equivalent. 

  • Are in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, applying on a conditional basis, and provide proof of completion by the last day of enrolment for the phase in which they applied, under penalty of exclusion. 

  • Hold a foreign higher education degree awarded after a first cycle of studies organised according to the Bologna Process by a signatory country. 

 

If you need the recognition by ISEP’s Scientific and Technical Council (CTC), you must request it in advance. Please contact the Academic Division or the programme director (contact available on the course webpage, right sidebar) for guidance. 

It is also possible to request degree recognition through DGES: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition. 

 

When can I apply? 

1st phase – From 03 June to 06 July of 2026

Vacancies are listed in the Public Notice (EN)

Addendum I | Addendum III

2nd phase – From 1 to 31 August of 2026

Vacancy List

3rd phase – 28 September to 7 October of 2026

Vacancy List

 

The second and third phases open depending on the availability of vacancies resulting from the previous phases. 

After the deadline for a phase has passed, the dates and public documents shared on this page serve only as informational reference for any future applications.

 

How can I apply? 

  • Select the “APPLICATIONS” button below – the button is active only during application periods.  

  • If you don't have an access key, click "GET ACCESS KEY"; if you have an access key, click "ACCESS".  

  • If you have questions about filling out the online form, you can clarify them by email to the Academic Division or to the master's direction (contacts on this page, right sidebar).