The Graduate Studies Program organized and offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the International Hellenic University, at Serres, Greece, focuses on the promotion and transfer of knowledge & expertise, operational tools & methodology in the field of Renewable Energy (RE) sources. It aims to train graduate students in the design, development & optimization of mechanical systems, equipment, and processes for the most efficient utilization of RE sources, in an effort to fill the gap between the growing industry demands for specialized RE expertise and the skills currently available in the job market.
The major axes of the Graduate Studies Program under consideration are:
- To present and analyze the mechanical systems and processes used in the modern production of all major types of RE, as well as their design, development, and optimization principles, thus providing to graduate students the appropriate high level of knowledge and the specialized 3 expertise needed to man the production and administration units of the companies associated with the exploitation of energy from RE sources.
- To infuse to young scientists principles and values, in order to effectively contribute to climate protection - promoting the production of electricity from RE sources - which is a key component of sustainable development and a top environmental priority of our Country (see, e.g., Greek Legislation, Law No 3851/2010).
- To prepare energy executives specialists with a clear knowledge on the modern tendencies in Mechanical Science & Technology, and to cultivate their synthetic interpretive skills in order to become able to develop innovative approaches, to exploit opportunities and to solve problems in the energy sector.
Application procedure
Applicants are expected to submit all necessary documents to the Secretariat of the Program, either in person or by registered surface mail. They must also register electronically, through the website of the Program, by filling in the corresponding application form.
Documents required:
- Application Form: The electronic version should be filled online, at http://engineering.teicm.gr/msc, and its paper version should be included in the folder to be submitted, together with the documents listed below.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of the B.Sc. Degree.
- Certified Transcripts.
- Two Recommendation Letters.
- Certified Knowledge of the English Language
- Copy of the undergraduate Diploma Thesis (if applicable to RE).
Submission of any other document, that could possibly support the application (e.g., scientific publications, awards, fellowship, or employment certificates, etc.), is strongly encouraged.
Grant opportunities
Each semester fellowships are awarded to the students, based exclusively on academic performance. As far as a number of twenty-five (25) participants is concerned, there is one full fellowship, waiving 100% of the first installment of the tuition fees, and a number of up to 30% of the number of the participants full fellowships, awarded to the students with both excellent performance and short income, according to the law N.4957/2022.
Prerequisites
The Graduate Studies Program in “Renewable Energy Systems” is specifically addressing the needs of graduates holding a University Degree in fields related to RE sources (i.e., Polytechnics, Environmental or/and Natural Sciences, etc.), including also graduates from the related Departments of the Technological Education Institutes. Nevertheless, eligible for admission are also graduates of other disciplines with strong background in Mathematics or/and Physics. Senior students can also apply, provided they will have completed their studies before the beginning of the courses. Very good knowledge of the English Language is required.
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