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Specialise in resource management with the master's degree in renewable energies with 100% employability and a business management focus. A sector that creates more than 2,000 jobs per day. Stand out with a digitalised profile, expert in project management and in line with the needs of leading companies. UAX, top 2 private universities best valued by companies (Forbes, 2025)
Join the sector that creates more than 2,000 jobs a day, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Our Online Master’s in Renewable Energy prepares you in just 9 months to lead the energy transition with a specialised, digital skillset. Develop skills in renewable energy project management, energy efficiency and the modelling of solar, wind and photovoltaic installations, using specialised software and agile methodologies sought after by leading companies such as Iberdrola, Acciona, Endesa and Naturgy.
Master professional tools such as PVsyst, PVGIS, Windographer and System Advisor Model (SAM) to design, optimise and manage renewable energy installations. Through practical sessions, workshops and partnerships with leading companies, you will gain access to a sector with high employability and international prospects. All delivered 100% online, compatible with your professional commitments and aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A Master’s programme that trains you in resource management and energy efficiency, preparing you to meet the needs of a sector with a promising future.
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Master's Degree in Renewable Energies
First Year
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM141900 | Biomass and biofuels | OB | 6 |
| SM141901 | The current context of energy and energy sustainability | OB | 6 |
| SM141902 | Photovoltaic energy | OB | 6 |
| SM141903 | Hydropower | OB | 6 |
| SM141904 | Solar thermal and thermoelectric energy | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM141905 | Wind power | OB | 6 |
| SM141906 | Emerging renewable energy sources and storage | OB | 6 |
| SM141907 | Renewable energy project management and development | OB | 6 |
| SM141908 | Work placements | OB | 6 |
| SM141909 | Master’s Thesis | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 30 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
The main reason why at UAX there are students like you is the possibility of making your personal, professional and academic life compatible. Our differential value is a methodology without barriers, focused on you and your desire to learn.
How is our methodology?
In addition, you will have the complete availability of our campus in Madrid, to carry out your formalities, solve your doubts and enjoy the facilities it offers.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
*The recognition of credits for professional experience will require a personalised and detailed study by the degree validation committee and the UAX admissions department.
The flexibility of online learning, with opportunities to connect
Take your exams online wherever you are or, if you prefer, in person at our designated centres in Spain and Latin America, subject to availability and capacity.
What’s more, as a student at UAX Online, you’ll have access to our Campus Hubs – a network of exclusive physical spaces where you can study, access libraries, work in co-working areas and connect with other students. Because studying online doesn’t mean studying alone.
Campus Hubs available in: Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Valencia San Vicente, Murcia, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Arganda.
Access is via your UAX student card, subject to availability and the opening hours of each centre.
Graduates of the following degree programmes will be eligible for admission to the Master’s programme:
Students from the following degree programmes, which are not considered priority areas, may also be admitted to the Master’s programme in Renewable Energy, provided they undertake supplementary modules:
Furthermore, if you already have prior professional experience related to the skills required for this degree, this may be recognised in the form of credits. ECTS recognition will require a free personalised assessment, which you can request here.
Teaching staff on the Master’s degree in Renewable Energy
Train alongside the best professionals
PhD in Civil Engineering, ITOP, Member of SPANCOLD and Collaborating Member of several technical committees. Director of the Area of Sanitary Engineering at the UAX for 18 years, professor in the Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. Engineer with 25 years of experience in construction companies, engineering companies and administrations. Author of several published scientific articles.
Dr. Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Ingeniero Técnico de Obras Públicas, Master in Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Master in Professional Development. With more than 15 years of professional experience. Author of several published scientific articles. Collaborating member of SPANCOLD.
Mechanical Engineer graduated from the National University of Lomas de Zamora (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Lecturer in Project Design at the National University Almirante Brown. Former teacher, director of thesis of Industrial Engineering and coordinator of the renewable energy laboratory at the National University of Lomas de Zamora. Researcher with publications in several congresses.
Industrial Engineer from the Alfonso X el Sabio University and Official Certificate in Business Management Keys from the IESE Business School. He has 10 years of experience in the energy and Oil & Gas sector, and currently works at Siemens Energy as head of business development for power generation projects at national and international level.
Graduate in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Msc. in solar energy engineering at Dalarna University, Borlänge, Sweden. With more than 4 years of experience in the context of power generation and distribution and more than 3 years in photovoltaic generation. Expert in solar resource calculation and evaluation, energy assessment and design of large-scale PV plants. Leader of the solar excellence department in Iberia in a renowned international electricity company.
Degree in Civil Engineering from the UAX. Master's Degree in International Project Management from UDIMA. Technical Manager of Onshore Wind at BayWa r.e. for Iberia and internal trainer. With 10 years of experience in the energy sector, he has held management positions in companies such as DF, Elecnor or Capital Energy throughout the entire value chain of project development.
PhD in Industrial Engineering from the ETSII-UPM in Thermodynamics in the field of energy. FPI grant in R&D project at INSIA, and stay at the INRETS research centre (France). Lecturer in Master's and Degree courses in Thermal Engineering related to energy and combustion engines. Lecturer in the Master's Degree in Renewable Energies in Thermodynamics and Heat Transmission and Emerging Renewable Energies and Storage.
Senior Mining Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and Executive MBA from the EAE Business School. He currently works as Project Site Manager at Acciona with more than 18 years of experience in the development of large international industrial projects in different countries.
PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Complutense University of Madrid. University lecturer at UCM and UAX in Chemical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. Process Engineer with experience in petrochemical, fertilizer and power generation projects, in the phases of Design, Commissioning, Start-up and Warranty Testing, with more than 2 years of international experience in Saudi Arabia and 1 year in the UK.
Graduated in Energy Engineering, Javier has three years of experience as Project Engineer in the development and execution of large-scale PV plants at Enel Green Power. He has been involved not only in the design of PV plants but also in the management and coordination of the PV, BESS, and high voltage engineering team for hybrid plants.
Industrial Engineer by the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain) and by the RWTH Aachen University (Germany) with more than 15 years of international experience in Spain, Germany and South America, working in multinationals in the energy sector, with special focus on turbines and generators, both in their design, manufacture, sale, operation and maintenance.
Access to the master's degree is open to graduates with the following degrees:
Students coming from the following degrees, not considered as preferential, may also access the Master's programme in Renewable Energies, being obliged to take complementary training courses:
A renewable energy engineer is responsible for the rational management of available resources to minimise the impact on the environment.
Find out more in our blog post: “Environment-related careers: studies and professions ”.
A Renewable Energy Engineer is able to perform qualified positions with an increasing degree of responsibility, such as:
In the University Master's Degree in Renewable Energies
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