Objectif de formation et parcours possible

The Renewable Energy (REng) programme is a specialisation offered during the second year of the Master’s Degree in Energyat Université Le Havre Normandie.

Entirely taught in English, the programme prepares future engineers to address today’s energy and environmental challenges by combining expertise in renewable energy technologies and development. Students develop the scientific, technical and project management skills required to design and implement renewable energy production farms.

International environment:

RECEng is designed for students wishing to study in an international environment.

The programme welcomes students from many different countries each year, with international students representing around 80% of each cohort. All courses are taught in English and several modules are delivered by guest professors from partner universities in Germany, Spain and Denmark.

Students can also benefit from French lectures for Foreign students.

Why study at Université Le Havre Normandie?

Located in Normandy, one of France’s leading industrial and maritime regions, Université Le Havre Normandie offers an ideal environment for students interested in renewable energy and sustainable development.

The university combines recognised research expertise, close links with industry and an international outlook, providing students with the skills and experience needed to build successful careers in the energy sector.

Stage

An internship is an integral part of the programme and enables students to apply their knowledge in a professional environment.

Students are encouraged to complete their internship in France or abroad, particularly within companies and organisations working in renewable energy, civil engineering or sustainable infrastructure.

The Career and Employability Office (EOI) supports students throughout their internship search by providing guidance on CV writing, cover letters, interview preparation and job search strategies.

Durée de la formation

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The Master’s Degree in Energy is organised over two years (120 ECTS).

During the first year, partially taught in French, students strengthen their knowledge in the fundamental areas of Physics applied to energy  through courses in design continuum mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, soft matter, fluids instabilities, alternative energies, waves and other core engineering subjects. This year provides the scientific and technical foundations required to pursue one of the two specialisations offered in the second year of the programme.

This page presents the second-year specialisation (Master 2) in Renewable Energy i (REN).

This second year is an international program, entirely taught in English. The programme focuses on renewable energy technologies and development along with  the associated civil engineering works. It combines engineering, sustainable development and energy systems to prepare students for the challenges of the energy transition.

The curriculum is organised around five complementary modules:

  • Wind Energy (6 ECTS) – Wind resource assessment, wind turbines technologies including aerodynamics, blade design and materials, numerical tools associated to wind turbines performances and wind farm design including production estimation, optimised deployment, project management, project in wind energy.
  • Marine Energy (6 ECTS) – Wind, wave and tidal resource assessment, Offshore wind, tidal and wave energy technologies and industrial sector. Development of offshore wind including production, deployment, environmental impact and design of offshore structures, project in marine energy
  • Solar and Earth Energy (6 ECTS) – Photovoltaic and thermal solar energy resource assessment, technologies and production assessment, development of photovoltaic farms including project management and civil engineering works, geothermal energy resource assessment, technologies and production assessment, biomass and energy storage, project in solar energy.
  • Civil Engineering (6 ECTS) – Onshore and offshore foundations’ design for renewable energy systems, management of civil works for renewable energy projects, costing of renewable energy projectsHumanities and Electrotechnics (6 ECTS) – Climate change and energy transition, renewable energy economics and geopolitics,grid integration, fundamentals of electrotechnics and energy converters ,.

The programme combines lectures, engineering projects, conferences, site visits and an internship, enabling students to develop both advanced technical knowledge and practical experience in renewable energy and civil engineering.


Insertion professionnelle

Graduates are prepared for careers in a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Renewable energy engineering
  • Wind energy development (onshore and offshore)
  • Solar energy
  • Marine renewable energy
  • Civil engineering
  • Engineering consulting
  • Environmental engineering
  • Research and innovation

Graduates may also continue their studies through a PhD programme.


Secteurs d'activité

  • Énergie

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Energy, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Admission is based on academic records.

Applications can be submitted either:

  • in Year 1: via the national Mon Master platform or Etudes en France platform (https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html). The first year is partially taught in French and is dedicated to fundamentals of Physics and energy .
  • Directly in Year 2: via the University’s eCandidat platform (https://ecandidature-gest.univ-lehavre.fr/) and international Etudes en France platform (https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/).

As the REN specialisation is entirely taught in English, applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency (minimum TOEIC score: 750, or an equivalent qualification).


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