Master of Science – Process, Energy and Environmental Technology
Do you want to take part in development of more efficient production processes? Would you like to learn more about how to utilize sustainable energy sources? With a Master's degree in Process, Energy and Environmental Technology you will become an expert on the design and operation of cleaner and more energy efficient processes.
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Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 December. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April.
Master of Science – Process, Energy and Environmental Technology
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Porsgrunn
Full time
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- Application code: Non-EU 7181 and EU/EEA 7134
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Study facts
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Campus: Porsgrunn -
Study level: Master's degree -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2025 -
Teaching model: On Campus -
Credits: 120 -
Closing dates: Non-EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 October to 1 December. EU/EEA applicants may apply from 1 February to 15 April. -
Application code: Non-EU 7181 and EU/EEA 7134 -
Semesters: 4 -
Teaching Language: English
Sivilingeniør
This master program entitles you to use the protected title “Sivilingeniør”»
Why study Process, Energy and Environmental Technology?
Would you like to be able to design and evaluate industrial process equipment units, and learn how to produce clean energy without harming the planet? Are you interested in technology used for reducing gas and water pollution? Do you want to be able to make mathematical models and improve processes through simulation studies? Would you like to learn how to estimate the costs of building process plants?
The master programme in Process, Energy and Environmental Technology educates engineers who will be qualified for working in all types of processing plants. As an expert in the field, you can help shape the world's future energy consumption and improve industrial production processes. The programme includes the use of experimental equipment and advanced modelling and simulation tools.
The programme is taught in English and international students are enrolled in this programme. The vibrant student environment offers excellent facilities and students have close contact with their teachers.
Where will I work?
With this master you will have the expertise you need to work on the design and operation of processes and processing plants, both onshore and offshore. You can participate in the design or operation of industrial process plants, and you will be qualified to work with process safety as well as production, administration and distribution of energy.
You may find work within the public or private sectors as well as research institutions dealing with safety and analyses concerning process, environment and energy issues.
Working with the local business community
The local business community will be involved throughout this programme, for example through guest speakers from our partnering institutions and through visits to relevant companies.
We do extensive research and work closely with our industrial partners. Most of the student projects in our programme are done in partnership with external companies.
USN offers career days on campus every year with visits from relevant local businesses. In addition, several of our partners offer summer jobs to students.
What you will learn?
The master programme provides you with specialized skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- Process technology and equipment
- Heat and mass transfer
- Applied thermodynamics
- Modelling and simulation
- Gas cleaning
- Energy optimization
- Process safety
- Process synthesis
- Process control
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Team work
- Research
Semester exchange to USN
Within this programme there are several exchange opportunities for students from our partner universities. Please contact our programme coordinator for details and course lists. The application deadline for exchange is April 15 for the autumn semester and October 15 for the spring semester.
Further studies
The master's degree is eligible for doctoral studies at the University of Southeastern Norway or at other universities and colleges in Norway and abroad.
Study Plan and Course Plans
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Study model
Admission requirements
This programme requires a completed and passed Bachelor's degree in engineering in line with the National Curriculum Regulations for Engineering Education in Norway in chemical engineering, process engineering or mechanical engineering. Related programs (such as environmental engineering, energy technology, renewable energy, or civil engineering) may also be accepted provided that the applicant can demonstrate at least 5 ECTS of thermodynamics and at least 5 ECTS of fluid mechanics.
For all applicants, the following is also required:
- At least 25 ECTS in Mathematics
- At least 5 ECTS in Statistics
- At least 7,5 ECTS in Physics
- You must also fulfil the English requirement
Please read all the information about the admission process before you apply.
Export control
This programme may be covered by the regulations on export control. Export controls are applied to countries where there is suspicion about development and use of weapons of mass destruction. USN may therefore decide to conduct a specific evaluation of these applicants. As it is under discussion, we do not have more information at present.
