Master in Energy Systems

The future of the global power industry is inconceivable without modern IT solutions in energy system design and control. The Skoltech Energy Systems program combines in-depth IT training (computation, modeling, data analysis) and thorough study of basic engineering approaches to cultivate future industry leaders. Our students learn to formulate or model real-world problems using the language of modern theoretical engineering, solve them using the techniques from applied statistics, physics and mathematics; develop or adapt mathematical and computational methods to solve real-world engineering and network problems; gain full visibility into the energy sector, its structure, systems, equipment, potential challenges, issues, and solutions; acquire knowledge and skills for conducting research in the area of day-to-day control and planning of electricity, gas, heat, bulk power supply and distribution systems; gain broad research experience working for diverse teams and doing an internship with the industry's leading companies and labs (increasing the chances of a good job offer).

Knowledge and skills: Linear algebra, basic probability, programming, general physics (mechanics, electro-magnetism, thermodynamics). Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (electric or mechanical), or bachelor's Degree in mathematics, computer science or physics. English language: If your education has not been conducted in English, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

Our graduates shape their own futures by choosing from a variety of career opportunities in industry, science and business. Industry: Landing specialist positions with major companies in the power industry or related sectors with high demand for energy and IT competences. Science: Landing PhD positions and continuing research at leading Russian and international research bodies. Startup: Starting a business on their own or through the Skolkovo innovation ecosystem with its extensive pool of experts, consultants and investors.

Skoltech is an international technological university of a new type. Combining world-class education with state-of-the-art research and applied technologies, it nurtures a new generation of technological leaders for high-tech industries. Skoltech is one of the best young universities in the world with globally-renowned faculty and research teams, unique labs, a vast network of partnerships and an alumni community across the globe.

Monthly scholarship (up to 55.000 rub/month) + full tuition waiver + coverage of relocation costs