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SENSE – Smart Electrical Networks and Systems – (M.Sc.)
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KIC InnoEnergy - Colocation Center Sweden
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| Application Deadline: | Open for late applications until march 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,000 - ≈ € 8,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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SENSE – Smart Electrical Networks and Systems is a joint programme run by eight European universities involved in the framework of the European Institute of Innovation Technology (EIT) and the InnoEnergy Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC InnoEnergy) that aims to promote innovative solutions in the energy field.
The focus of this programme is on understanding, modelling and analysing the principles behind electric power generation, transmission and distribution as well as utilisation. Topics range from the design, operation, control and monitoring of individual components to the power system in its entirety. The primary focus is on existing technologies, but there is also a strong emphasis on novel and innovative technologies that may stimulate the evolution of the existing electric power grid into a ‘Smart Grid’. The innovation process as such, and the route towards business in the electric power area, is addressed.
SENSE has a strong interaction between its innovation projects and its industrial and research partners located all over Europe and in the whole world. Examples of industrial partners are ABB, Vattenfall, IREQ, etc.
SENSE will provide you with the most suitable advanced education on the smart grids concept. The smart power grid is the future electric power system that can operate along a number of requirements that are set from the point of view of a sustainable energy system. Such requirements are:
- Capacitity – Supply the required electric power to all consumers at any instant.
- Decarbonisation – How to decarbonise the transportations and the changeover and incorporation of electric vehicles.
- Efficiency – Transport of electric power from producer to consumer in the most efficient way.
- Flexibility – How electric energy trading can become more flexible.
- Reliability – Actions taken to ensure that no consumer will be without electricty at any time.
- Sustainability – Incorporation of renewable energy sources and the system impact of highly distributed generation.
The eight partner universities cooperating in the SENSE master programme are:
- AGH University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Kraków, Poland.
- Grenoble Institute of Technology (INP) in France.
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
- Katholike University of Leuven (KUL) in Belgium.
- Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden.
- Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain.
- Technical University of Eindhoven (TU/e) in the Netherlands.
- Uppsala University (UU) in Sweden.
Career
The international environment in which SENSE is situated will prepare the participants for an international career in the field of electric power engineering and specifically in the growing field of restructuring existing power grids into a smart grid.
SENSE aims to provide in-depth as well as broad competence suitable for a professional career in industrial areas of development, production, systems design and grid operation of electric power. The courses also prepare you for continued research studies at higher academic institutions. The industrial partners that supports SENSE have indicated a strong need of new employers with the competence achieved from the SENSE programme.
The programme's involvement in the InnoEnergy Knowledge and Innovation Community/EIT will assist you, if you as an entrepreneur, has a good idea that could lead to a commercial product and start your own company.
The mandatory country mobility will strengthen your possibilities on the international market and the close interaction with a great number of companies may give you valuable contacts for interesting job opportunities after the completed education.
Contents
SENSE is a two year Master programme with a mandatory change of study country between the first and second year:
The first study year is provided by:
- AGH - University of Science and Technology
- KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
- KUL - Katholike University of Leuven
- TU/e - Technical University of Eindhoven
- Uppsala University
The second study year is provided by:
- INP - Grenoble Institute of Technology
- KIT - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany
- KTH - Royal Institute of Technology
- KUL - Katholike University of Leuven
- TU/e - Technical University of Eindhoven
- UPC - Technical University of Catalonia
- Uppsala University in Sweden
The first study year will have a strong focus on fundamental courses like power system analysis, power electronics, electrical machines, high voltage engineering, etc. But there is also a joint course termed ‘smart electrical networks and systems’. This course addresses and gives an introduction to the novel aspects and challenges of the smart grids. This course is also the main platform for interaction between all students in the programme and teachers from all partners and special industrial activities.
The second study year is more directed towards the following areas of specialisation:
- Energy Management in Buildings and Power Grids (INP)
- Information Systems and Electricity Market (KIT)
- Intelligent Transmission Networks (KTH)
- Power Distribution (KUL)
- Power Electronics as Enabling Technology for Renewable Integration (UPC)
- Storage (Uppsala University)
- Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (TU/e)
KIC-InnoEnergy and SENSE has a strong focus on creating business and entrepreneurship from innovations. MSc programmes within KIC-InnoEnergy therefore aims to mobilise the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the students. SENSE contains a number of activities related to innovation, entrepreneurships and business creation. A number of activities are integrated in the joint course ‘Smart electrical networks and systems’ and other joint activities like study tours and seminars will be provided within the courses and at separate occasions. Two summer schools will be arranged in the summer between the first and second year: one focused on innovations in the smart grid field and one focused on entrepreneurship and business creation.
Degree project
The final degree project is worth 30 higher education credits, and corresponds to five months of full-time study. It may be carried out either at a university or in business/industry. The project is summarised in a written report and presented at a seminar. It should be relevant to smart grid concepts and should have a clear orientation towards innovative solutions of relevance to the electric power area. The project work may begin when the student has come to an agreement with an examiner, has earned 75 higher education credits (i.e. completed all courses from the first year and earned at least 15 higher education credits from completed courses in the second year). The student must also have completed all the courses relevant to the project subject. The final degree project is expected to be carried out during the 4th term of the studies, and be finished by the end of the 4th term. In the end of the project you will present your results in the SENSE summer school, for example as a seminar session and/or in a joint..poster session.
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Requirements
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or highly related field, encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognized university. Applicants must furthermore have taken at least 60 ECTS credits in the area of electrical engineering and in mathematics (including calculus, numerical methods, algebra, probability theory and basic control theory) equivalent to at least 30 ECTS credits. The average grade must be at least 75% of the scale maximum
Language requirements: Proof of English proficiency
Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency, which is most commonly established through an internationally recognized test.
IELTS Academic Training test: An overall band score of at least 6.5 is required, with the writing section fulfilling the requirement of 5.5 and no section lower than 5.0. IELTS-tests are verified online by KTH admissions office, sending a photocopy of your test together with your application documents is therefore sufficient.
TOEFL Internet-based test: A total score of at least 90 (with writing section 22) is required. English test results from TOEFL should be sent directly from the ETS test centre to KTH Admissions Office (institution code 7966, department code 99). Examinee score reports or photocopies are not accepted. Please also note that neither TOEIC nor institutional TOEFL are accepted as sufficient proof of English proficiency.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): grades A- C are accepted.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grades A- C are accepted
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
After fulfilment of all requirements in the program a Master of Science degree will be awarded from the university where studies were performed during year 1 and year 2, i.e. a double degree.
Funding details
There will be a limited number of EIT/KIC InnoEnergy scholarships available for the best students applying to the SENSE and SELECT MSc programmes. Tuition fees will be deducted from the scholarships. KIC added value activities (innovation modules, study visits, mobility) will also be taken care for. More information about the EIT/KIC InnoEnergy scholarships will be available in January. You do not need to send in a special application for these scholarships.
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