MSE specialization in Energy and Environment Solutions to the issues in energy research

As a consecutive study program, the Master of Science with specialisation in Energy and Environment requires basic knowledge of thermal dynamics as well as process and environmental engineering with successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree in the area of mechanical engineering, energy engineering, process engineering or building technology. Prospective students with a relevant apprenticeship or an internship (min. six months) in an industrial company may also apply for entry under special consideration. In general, students are required to have a high level of individual responsibility and personal initiative as well as the willingness to acquire new knowledge independently.

Following the successful completion of their studies, graduates of the Energy and Environment specialisation have a wide range of professional career opportunities open to them, both within Switzerland and internationally. In the industry of process engineering or civil engineering, common positions can be project engineer, project leader or a leading position in R&D departments.

Sebastian Hoffmann, Research Associate, Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture

«After finishing my bachelor degree in process engineering in Mannheim, I wanted a change of scenery, get to know a new city and work independently in research- and development projects. For this reason I decided to start the Master of Science in Engineering with specialization in Energy and Environment at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Since the theory modules take place in Zurich, I had the chance to see another city and new parts of Switzerland. The MSE has an international touch as many of the lectures are held in English. The practical application of the theory during the project works was an important part of the graduate programme. Tasks in R&D projects are of great importance. Thanks to the many opportunities to contribute in the research projects, students can prepare themselves to work in the industry.»

To deepen their proficiency gained from their Bachelor studies, the 90 ECTS credit program incorporates a primary focus of project modules, complimented by specific theoretical modules. The various theory modules, making up roughly one-third of the program, support a specicalisation in the Energy and Environment program. The remaining two-thirds consist of project modules with various focal points. Here, students carry out practice-oriented research and development projects on the following main topics: 

• Electrical power
• Energy management
• Fluid mechanics
• Thermal energy
• Thermal Energy Storage
• Autonomous systems

Regarding the theoretical modules, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers the MSE as a cooperation Master in conjunction with other Swiss universities of applied sciences, allowing students to undertake a wider range of available modules and access to deeper and expertise in their specific interest areas. These modules generally take place in Zurich, but also in Bern, Lausanne and Lugano.

Additionally, to offer unique support and individual guidance, each MSE student is supervised throughout the duration of the program by an advisor.