Electrical Energy Engineering, Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering
Shape the future of electrification and sustainable energy systems
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Play a key role in the green transition!
The world is rapidly undergoing a transformation driven by electrification. Renewable energy sources, electric transportation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainable industry all depend on advanced power systems and energy conversion solutions. As societies aim to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy, material, and cost efficiency, the demand for experts in electrical energy engineering continues to grow. As an Electrical Energy Engineering student, you will learn to design and operate technologies and systems that are central to the green transition, from renewable-energy and market integration and smart grids to efficient electromechanical energy conversion systems and power converters.
High-class education and collaboration with the industry
Electrical Energy Engineering specialisation combines studies in power systems and markets, power electronics, and electromechanics, giving you the knowledge and skills to understand how electricity is generated, transmitted, stored, managed, traded, converted, and used in modern society. You will develop the analytical, modelling, simulation, design, and practical skills required to solve real-world engineering challenges. Theoretical studies are put into practice through simulation exercises with state-of-the-art engineering software as well as laboratory sessions with modern experimental platforms. This strong link between theory and practice helps you build the confidence and expertise needed to address industry-relevant challenges.
We offer high-quality education based on the latest knowledge and research, delivered by our accomplished and internationally recognized staff. Moreover, our university collaborates closely with industry in the Tampere region. This helps our students find valuable thesis-work opportunities and jobs after graduation.
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Wide range of career opportunities
Owing to the exceptional demand for electrical engineering expertise in a wide range of industries, completing this specialisation prepares you for exciting career opportunities both in Finland and globally. There is a continuous need of specialists in the Finnish energy conversion equipment industry, and specialized smart grids component industries as well as companies involved in energy production, transmission and distribution. Your future career might be, for example, in design and testing, system operation, consultation, research and development, or management and marketing. Alternatively, if you wish to further deepen your expertise, you may choose to pursue a doctoral degree.
Electrical Energy Engineering (MSc Tech) is one of the engineering specialisations in the Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering.
While there may be courses that are available online, studies at Master's Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering require on-campus attendance.
The Curriculum
Electrical Energy Engineering (MSc Tech) is one of the engineering specialisations in the Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering.
Programme curriculum is currently under preparation and will be published in the beginning of 2027.
In the meantime, take a look on the current curricula for the Power Electronics and Electromechanics and Smart Grids study modules.
Become a student
Learn more about the studies, admissions, and eligibility criteria on Studyinfo. In addition, applications are submitted via the Studyinfo.fi service.
Electrical Energy Engineering specialization offers you the opportunity to focus in either Power Electronics and Electromechanics or Smart Grids.
After completing the Power Electronics and Electromechanics studies, you will be able to:
design and analyze power electronic converters, electrical machines, and drive systems used in modern industrial and energy applications,
model, simulate, and optimize electromechanical systems using advanced numerical and computational methods,
develop advanced control solutions for power electronic converters and electric drives, including model predictive control techniques,
integrate power electronics with renewable energy systems, energy storage, and electric transportation technologies,
apply embedded systems, microcontrollers, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) principles in the development of reliable electrical systems and
solve complex engineering challenges through practical design projects and research-oriented work, preparing for industrial and research careers.
After completing the Smart Grids and Renewable Energy studies, you will be able to:
analyze and model modern electric power systems with a focus on renewable energy integration and smart grid operation,
design solutions for sustainable energy systems by applying knowledge of solar power, wind power, distributed energy resources, energy storage, and electric mobility,
evaluate power system performance and reliability, including power quality, grid stability, and the impacts of emerging technologies,
develop and apply smart grid technologies, such as distribution automation, monitoring, digitalization, communication networks, and intelligent control,
use advanced methods for energy system analysis, optimization, and planning to support the energy transition and decarbonization of society and
solve real-world energy challenges through research and innovation, culminating in an industry- or research-oriented master's thesis.
Key courses
The mandatory courses provide a strong foundation in power electronics and electromechanics:
Power Electronics II
Deepen your understanding of modern power electronic converters, their operating principles, control methods, and applications in energy conversion and electrification.
Control of Electrical Drive Systems
Learn how to analyze and design control systems for electrical drives used in industrial applications, transportation, and energy-efficient motion control.
Design Project in Power Electronics
Apply engineering theory in a practical design project where you develop, model, and evaluate a power electronic system from concept to implementation.
Dynamic Analysis of Power Electronic Converters
Study the dynamic behavior of power electronic converters and learn methods for modelling, stability analysis, and performance evaluation.
Model Predictive Control of Power Electronic Systems
Explore advanced control techniques based on predictive models to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and robustness of power electronic systems.
Numerical Modeling of Electrical Machines
Develop skills in computational modelling and simulation of electrical machines to analyze electromagnetic phenomena, performance, and design alternatives.
The mandatory courses provide a strong foundation in smart grid technologies and power system engineering:
Introduction to Smart Grids and Renewable Energy
Explore the principles of smart grids, renewable energy integration, and the future development of electricity systems.
Renewable Electrical Energy Technologies
Learn how wind power, solar power, and other renewable technologies contribute to sustainable energy systems.
Electric Power System Analysis
Develop advanced skills in modelling, analyzing, and evaluating electrical power systems.
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For more information
Please read through the information provided. For further questions regarding the application process, contact our Admissions office at admissions.tau@tuni.fi or for questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact itc.studies.tau@tuni.fi.