Master's Degree in Geosciences for the Energy Transition 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In a global context of decarbonisation and transition toward renewable based energy systems, geosciences and geoenergy play a strategic role. The new UB UAB Master’s Degree in Geosciences for the Energy Transition trains specialists in geology and geophysics focused on contributing solutions within the emerging energy model. The programme centres on advanced subsurface and geoenergy studies, with emphasis on geothermal energy, subsurface storage, and responsible exploration.

The curriculum combines hands on training with state of the art technologies, modelling, and real case analysis, with a strong fieldwork component that is essential for understanding geological processes, interpreting structures, and characterising the subsurface. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision that integrates scientific rigour, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

The master’s programme modernises and evolves the former Reservoir Geology and Geophysics degree to address current sector needs, preparing professionals capable of leading strategic projects. It is aimed at graduates in geology, physics, geological engineering, and related fields who wish to develop a career in geoenergy.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Geology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In a global context of decarbonisation and transition toward renewable based energy systems, geosciences and geoenergy play a strategic role. The new UB UAB Master’s Degree in Geosciences for the Energy Transition trains specialists in geology and geophysics focused on contributing solutions within the emerging energy model. The programme centres on advanced subsurface and geoenergy studies, with emphasis on geothermal energy, subsurface storage, and responsible exploration.

The curriculum combines hands on training with state of the art technologies, modelling, and real case analysis, with a strong fieldwork component that is essential for understanding geological processes, interpreting structures, and characterising the subsurface. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision that integrates scientific rigour, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

The master’s programme modernises and evolves the former Reservoir Geology and Geophysics degree to address current sector needs, preparing professionals capable of leading strategic projects. It is aimed at graduates in geology, physics, geological engineering, and related fields who wish to develop a career in geoenergy.

Admission Requirements

In accordance with the provisions of article 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, of 29 October, in order to access the official university master's degrees, one must have one of the following qualifications:

  • Official Spanish university degree.
  • Degree issued by a higher education institution of the EHEA that entitles, in the country of issue, to access the official master's degree courses.
  • Title outside the EHEA. In this case, it is necessary either the homologation to an official Spanish university degree or the previous verification (without homologation) of the University of Barcelona that these studies correspond to a training equivalent to the official Spanish university degrees and that enable, in the country issuing the degree, to access official master's degree studies. Acceptance to an official master's degree does not in any case imply the homologation of the previous degree or recognition for purposes other than that of pursuing a master's degree.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
1,162 EUR
International
4,920 EUR

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