Bachelor in Energy Engineering
- Grados
- Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor in Energy Engineering
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS credits)
- Centre
- Language
- English
Presentation
The goal of the Bachelor's Degree in Energy Engineering is to endow engineers with expertise in renewable and conventional energy, energy efficiency and efficient consumption management to prepare them for success in a rapidly developing industry.
These future professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a market increasingly concerned with over-dependence on and depletion of fossil fuels, the impact on the environment of classic energy generation and consumption technologies, and the winds of change promoted by the EU through the 20-20-20 initiative.
Students will receive a solid foundation in the basic disciplines of math and physics, chemistry, computer programming, etc., as well as knowledge common to all the branches of industrial engineering, specific cutting-edge skills in energy generation and consumption technologies, and in business and market financial management in this industry.
The degree is taught entirely in English, which offers students more versatility in the job market. There are also well-equipped labs for practical hands-on classes.
Employability and profesional internships
UC3M has agreements with over 3000 companies and institutions in which students can undertake internships and access job openings.
A total of 93.4 % of graduates from this University enter the job market the first year after finishing their studies, according to the 2019 XXIV Estudio de Inserción Profesional (Professional Placement Study).
International Excellence
Programa
- Current program
Current program
- Program modified in 2020. In 2020/21 only 1st. and 2nd. years will be implemented. You can see other years in "previous program".
Course 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Linear Algebra 6 BC Calculus I 6 BC Ehysics I 6 BC Erogramming 6 BC Writing and communication skills 3 C Skills: Humanities 3 C Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Calculus II 6 BC Statistics 6 BC Engineering GraEhics 6 BC Ehysics II 6 BC Chemical fundaments of engineering 6 BC Course 2 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Industrial Automation 6 C Calculus III 6 C Electrical Eower engineering fundamentals 6 C Thermal Engineering 6 C Mechanics of Structures 6 C Course 2 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Materials science and engineering 6 C Introduction to engineering management 6 BC Electronics engineering fundamentals 6 C Engineering fluid mechanics 6 C Eroduction and manufacturing systems 3 C Environmental Technology 3 C Environmental Technology 3 C Course 3 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Eower electronics in energetics systems 6 C Electric Eower generation 6 C Machine Mechanics 6 C Fluid transport and hydraulic machinery 6 C Heat Transfer 6 C Course 3 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Wind Energy 6 C Solar Energy 6 C ErinciEles of economics: markets and financials failures 6 C Transmission and distribution of energy 6 C Advanced knowledge of SEreadsheets 1,5 C Information Skills 1,5 C Heat Eower Elants 3 C Course 4 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Nuclear Energy 6 C Energy demand management and risk management in non-financial comEanies 6 C Technical Office 3 C Industrial Organization 3 C Regulation of energy markets and cost-benefit analysis 6 C Skills: Humanities 3 C Soft Skills 3 C Course 4 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Aero-thermochemical Systems 6 C Bachelor Thesis 12 BT Energy in Buildings 6 E Energy in Buildings 6 E Energy in transEort 3 E Energy and Water 3 E Electronic Instrumentation in Energy Systems 3 E Advanced Management of Smart Grids 3 E Numerical Computing 3 E Professional Internships 6 E TYPES OF SUBJECTS
BC: Basic Core
C: Compulsory
E: Electives
BT: Bachelor Thesis - Previous program
Previous program
Study plan for students who started in the academic year 2018/19 or earlier.
- In 2020/21 only 3rd. and 4th. years will be offered.
Course 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Information Skills 3 BC Writing and communication skills 3 BC Linear Algebra 6 BC Calculus I 6 BC Physics I 6 BC Programming 6 BC Course 1 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Calculus II 6 BC Statistics 6 BC Engineering Graphics 6 BC Physics II 6 BC Chemical fundaments of engineering 6 BC Course 2 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Industrial Automation 6 C Electrical power engineering fundamentals 6 C Thermal Engineering 6 C Mechanics of Structures 6 C Machine Mechanics 6 C Course 2 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Materials science and engineering 6 C Introduction to engineering management 6 BC Electronics engineering fundamentals 6 C Engineering fluid mechanics 6 C Production and manufacturing systems 3 C Environmental Technology 3 C Course 3 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Calculus III 6 C Heat power plants 6 C Power electronics in energetics systems 6 C Electric power generation 6 C Fluid transport and hydraulic machinery 6 C Course 3 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Aero-thermochemical Systems 6 C Wind Energy 6 C Solar Energy 6 C Principles of economics: markets and financials failures 6 C Transmission and distribution of energy 6 C Course 4 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Nuclear Energy 6 C Energy demand management and risk management in non-financial companies 6 C Technical Office 3 C Industrial Organization 3 C Regulation of energy markets and cost-benefit analysis 6 C Skills: Humanities 6 C Course 4 - Semester 2
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Bachelor Thesis 12 BT Elective - choose 18 credits: Energy in Buildings 6 P Energy in transport 3 P Energy and Water 3 P Electronic Instrumentation in Energy Systems 3 P Time Series Econometrics in Energy 6 P Advanced Management of Smart Grids 3 P Calculus IV 3 P Numerical Computing 3 P Professional Internships 18 P TYPES OF SUBJECTS
BC: Basic Core
C: Compulsory
E: Electives
BT: Bachelor Thesis
Mobility
- Exchange programs
Exchange programs
The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.
The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.
These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.
- European mobility
European mobility
- Non european mobility
Non european mobility
Student profile
- Entry profile
Entry profile
The student must have a solid prior education, particularly in mathematics, chemistry, physics and graphical representation. Observational and analytical skills, capacity and speed in mathematical calculations and quantifiable problem solving, as well as logical and abstract reasoning are also very important. Moreover, it is advisable to possess the capability to establish relationships between observable reality and its description through mathematical models.
Personal attitudes of initiative, ability to cooperate on a team, individual work organization, ability to work under pressure, leadership, responsibility and interest in the practical application of knowledge in order to solve real problems are highly valued. Finally, specific skills in computers, instruments and equipment handling will be widely used during the years of study and afterwards.
- Graduate profile
Graduate profile
For this degree includes, first, knowledge and understanding of the general fundamentals of engineering and, in particular, those related to energetic issues. Graduates will be able to carry out a process of analysis to solve problems in the field of energy engineering with initiative, decision making capability, creativity and critical thinking. They will face the design of industrial products, machinery, power plants and systems for energy transfer that should meet the required specifications, and will also have abilities to collaborate with other professionals in related technologies within multidisciplinary teams.
Moreover, graduates will be able to conduct research and carry out innovative contributions in energy engineering. In addition, graduates will be competent to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems and design devices or processes in the field of energy engineering, according to cost, quality, safety, efficiency and environmental constraints criteria. Finally, this degree provides the graduates generic skills required for the practice of engineering in today's society: communication of knowledge (oral and written) to both specialist and non-specialist audience, working in multidisciplinary and international teams, continuous learning that enables them to adapt to new situations, etc.
This degree is oriented towards the following professional profiles:
- Design of systems for energy transfer.
- Technical and economic management of energy demand.
- Applications of power electronics, thermal engineering, electric machines and fluid mechanic systems.
- Analysis of social and economic profitability of investments for energetic projects.
- Dimensioning, construction and setting up of electrical generation systems, especially those powered by renewable sources.
These professional profiles are achieved in the study program through the adequate selection of elective subjects, which complement the knowledge that is common to the degree. There is not a specific grouping of subjects (pathways, blocks of electives, etc.) so the graduate will have flexibility to get some additional specialization.
Study in english
Studies in English only
This degree courses completely in English. No groups available in Spanish in any subject. You must take into mind that:
- In groups in English, all work (classes, drills, exercises, tests, etc.) shall be conducted in English.
- Along the first year, it must be established an English B2 level, passing a test, providing one of the supported official certificates or any way determined by the university.
- After completing the studies, the DS mention of having carried out the studies in English will appear.
Schedules
Quality
Facts about this bachelor's degree
Year of implementation: 2013
Places offered:
- Leganes Campus: 40
Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators
Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry
Evaluation and monitoring
Monitoring report (Fundación madri+d)
Memoria de verificación (UC3M)
Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Energy Engineering
System of Internal Quality Assurance
Departments involved in teaching
In the Bachelor in Energy Engineering teach subjects the following University departments:
- Departamento de Biblioteconomía y Documentación
- Departamento de Humanidades: Filosofía, Lenguaje y Literatura
- Departamento de Matemáticas
- Departamento de Física
- Departamento de Informática
- Departamento de Estadística
- Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica
- Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales e Ingeniería Química
- Departamento de Ingeniería de Sistemas y Automática
- Departamento de Ingeniería Eléctrica
- Departamento de Ingeniería Térmica y de Fluidos
- Departamento de Mecánica de Medios Contínuos y Teoría de Estructuras
- Departamento de Tecnología Electrónica
- Departamento de Economía