Opportunities for studies in mace, france, germany june 2014 clean energy fair

OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICENCY STUDIES IN MACEDONIA, FRANCE AND GERMANY

INTRODUCTION EU target for 2050 is to decarbonize the energy sector which means determined orientation to clean energy economies.

The energy transformation from fossil fuel to renewable energy based societies creates a need for a new generation of educated energy talents.

3 milion jobs should be created or retained in the Renewable Energy sector by 2020 – its stated in the “document for green economy” of the European Commission. Young people are essential for filling this demand along with the educational programmes of schools and universities.. The educational system should adjust their academic opportunities to the needs of the labor market and provide high quality energy talents to contribute to the creation of clean energy societies.

In this brochure you can find an overview of the academic opportunities, universities and faculties that provide studies with renewable energy related curriculums in Macedonia, France and Germany. It aims to create awareness among young people about the academic opportunities in the renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes.

The brochure was promoted during the EU sustainable energy week, 23-27 June in Skopje. The activities are part of the project “Reducing Youth Carbon Footprint” supported by the French Embassy in Skopje, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and TITAN Cementarnica USJE AD Skopje.

Author: Frane Jovanovski Assistants: Iskra Stojkovska and Mila Golceva Design: Nena Gievska Project coordinator: Antonio Jovanovski

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OPPORTUNITIES IN MACEDONIA University “ss. Cyril and Methodius” – Skopje, Macedonia Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor studies Study programme: Power Engineering and Environment What is interesting about this study is that despite the technical subjects, such as, “Fundamentals of renewable energy sources”, “Energy and ecology”, “Energy from waste”, etc. there is relation to management and business subjects, such as “Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses”.

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering www.mf.ukim.edu.mk Master studies Study programme: Power engineering and environment Relevant subjects in the study include “Optimization of energy systems”, “Energy systems management”, “Constructing hydro technical plants” etc.

Degree: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering www.mf.ukim.edu.mk Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies Bachelor studies Study programme: Power Engineering and Management The first year is the same for all programmes and the division comes in the second year. Relevant subjects include “Fundamentals of Power Engineering”, “Renewable Energy Sources”, “Small Hydro Power Plants, “Project management”, “Photovoltaic Systems” etc.

Degree: Bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering Study programme: Electric Power Systems This programme is similar to the “Power Engineering and Management” programme and focuses more on the elec-

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tronics and electric networks. Relevant subjects include “Energy management systems”, “Energy Efficiency And Environment”, “Photovoltaic Systems” etc.

Degree: Degree: Bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering www.feit.ukim.edu.mk Master studies Study programme: Energy efficiency, environment and sustainable development The purpose of the study program is to enable leading highly competent engineering staff for research, development, design and implementation of complex interdisciplinary projects in the areas of energy efficiency, the impact of electricity on the environment and sustainable development.

Degree: Master of Sciences of energy efficiency, environment and sustainable development Study programme: Regulation in Energy, Electronic Communications and Transport This programme provides knowledge on the need to establish a regulation in the fields related to transport of goods, commodities, people or information through large network systems, i.e. power and natural gas systems, electronic communication systems and transportation networks.

Degree: Master of Science in Regulation in Energy, Electronic Communications and Transport www.feit.ukim.edu.mk Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy Master studies Study programme: Environmental engineering Diploma: Master of science in Environmental engineering This is not very closely energy related study, but it studies very important factors associated with the energy sector with subjects like “Air pollution”, “Industry and environment”, “Sustainable devel-

opment”, “Waste management”, “Clean production”, “Environment management” etc. www.tmf.ukim.edu.mk Faculty of Forestry in Skopje Bachelor studies Study programme: Ecoengineering and ecomanagement This programme is focused on forestry management and nature protection and embodies subjects like ecoclimatology, biomass and energy, social ecology etc.

It is not focused directly with renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, but its studies are important element of it. www.sf.ukim.edu.mk

Integrated Business Faculty – Skopje, Macedonia Bachelor studies Study programme: Environmental economy and Sustainable development This is a 3 years programme including economic and management aspects in the environment. The programme is a good mix of business strategies and sustainable development in term of environment. Relevant subjects include “Energy efficiency”, “Environmental policies” etc.

Degree: Bachelor of science in Environmental economy and Sustainable development www.fbe.edu.mk

Even though not directly connected with renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, this faculty is an essential part of the Macedonian environmental and nature protection. It is consisted of institutes for mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, informatics, ethnology and anthropology. www.pmf.ukim.edu.mk

Master studies Study programme: Environmental economy and Sustainable development The programme is interesting because it combines the economic and law aspect of the environment and energy. Relevant subjects include “Environmental law”, “Energy efficiency”, “Corporate Social Responsibility in Environment”, etc.

Degree: Master of science in Environmental economy and Sustainable development www.fbe.edu.mk

University “ss. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola, Macedonia Technical faculty

MIT University - Skopje Faculty of ecological resources management

Bachelor studies Study programme: Energy and environmental protection This three years study provides subjects closely related to energy and environmental protection, including subjects such as “Renewable energy sources”, “Mechanical engineering for environmental protection”, “Energy and renewable energy in rural areas” etc.

Degree: Bachelor of science in Energy and environmental protection www.tfb.edu.mk

Through practical application of our scientific-research methods, together we will set the standards for respecting environmental values, learn how to use natural resources in a sustainable manner, provide efficient assessment of environmental and energetic safety as well as of climate changes. The priority of this study program is to learn and establish EU standards and apply EU values concerning sustainable development and nature. www.mit.edu.mk

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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European Master in Renewable Energy The European Master in Renewable Energy is an initiative proposed and developed by the association of European Renewable Energy Research Centres (EUREC) and a consortium of Universities outlined in thePartnering Universities section.

The programme has been run since 2002 by a network of nine European Universities and research centres who are leading the way in renewable energy research, development and demonstration.

It is coordinated by EUREC EEIG, a consortium of European renewable energy research centres, which has its headquarters in Brussels.

The aim of the European Master in Renewable Energy is to train post-graduate students to fill the gap between the growing industry demand for specialised renewable energy expertise and the skills currently available on the job market. By structuring the course in three sections, students are guaranteed to spend time in at least two different EU countries and make contact with a wide range of European institutes and companies involved in the renewable energy sector. The participating universities are all well-established in training and the education sector as well as being recognised at an international level for their work in the field of renewable energy technology. http://www.master.eurec.be/en/Partnering-Universities/Overview/ OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY European master in renewable energy (University of Kassel / University of Oldenburg) Students study in a different European country each semester: that’s the special thing about this master programme in renewable energy. It is offered by a network of nine European universities, including the German universities of Kassel and Oldenburg. To qualify for this postgraduate course lasting three semesters, a prospective student need to be a graduate who has studied at least four years in engineering, mathematics or physics. He/

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she also need sufficient professional experience in their specialist area and a very good knowledge of English. www.master.eurec.be/en Wind engineering (Flensburg University of Applied Sciences / University of Kiel) To become a wind energy specialist young people can apply to the master programme at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and the University of Kiel prepares postgraduates for work in the wind energy sector in three semesters.

The English-language course covers the fields of mechanics, electro-technology, economics and the environment. Entrance requirements are a first degree in engineering sciences, or several years of work experience, and a good knowledge of English. www.fh-flensburg.de/fhfl/wind_engineering.html Geothermal energy systems (Bochum University of Applied Sciences) The main features are geosciences, mechanical engineering, plant construction and electro-technology: the master programme at Bochum University of Applied Sciences lasts for four semesters and provides specialist knowledge in geothermal energy and its applications, and it is integrated in the civil engineering sciences. The course is interesting for civil engineers and geologists, mechanical engineers and chemists. The university cooperates with the Geothermal Center Bochum (GZB). www.hochschule-bochum.de Renewable energy (University of Oldenburg) From wind energy to solar technology: the course in Oldenburg is an international postgraduate programme in English extending over 16 months and is designed particularly for students from developing countries. The course combines theory with practice and case studies from the energy sector. Since 1987 more than 300

students from 70 countries have participated in the programme. The requirements are a first degree and work experience in the energy sector. www.ppre.uni-oldenburg.de Energy economics (University of Münster / RWTH Aachen) Technology, economics and law: the twoyear master’s course in energy economics is based on this interdisciplinary mix.

The course offered jointly by the Universities of Münster and Aachen cooperates with companies and organizations in the energy sector and aims to qualify people from the engineering and natural sciences as future employees and managers in the energy market. The course can also be completed in tandem with a career. The entrance requirement is a first degree in economics or a technical subject. www.rwth-aachen.de Biobased products and bioenergy (University of Hohenheim) The basics of crop sciences, engineering and economics for the cultivation of renewable resources and energy plants, their processing and conversion into energy: The University of Hohenheim near Stuttgart offers a bachelor course covering this range of subjects which are in high demand in this newly emerging occupational field. A good knowledge of biology, technology, economics, mathematics, physics and chemistry is important when choosing this course of study. www.uni-hohenheim.de Environmental planning and ecological engineering (Technical University Munich) The use of natural resources, the treatment of waste materials, the reclamation of contaminated soil and waters: these are major themes concerning students on the master’s course at Munich’s Technical University. The Programme includes not only the basics of engineering and natural sciences, but also agriculture, horticulture, forestry and planning studies.

Students should have a bachelor degree when applying for this two-year master’s course. http://portal.mytum.de Regenerative energy sytems (Technical University Berlin) Photovoltaics, wind energy and the processing of regenerative resources: these are the main areas in the master’s course which embraces the whole spectrum of energy technologies in four semesters.

Individual modules enable students to gain deeper insights into certain subjects.

The programme qualifies people for a position in the energy sector, building technology, administrative bodies or scientific institutions. To take part in the course you need a bachelor degree in the area of energy or process technology, or a related field of study. www.tu-berlin.de Renewable energy and energy efficiency for the MENA region (University of Kassel / University of Cairo) Practice-oriented training in the fields of environment and energy for specialists from Germany, the Middle East and North Africa: this master’s programme in English is offered jointly by the universities of Kassel and Cairo. In four semesters the course covers not only areas in the natural and engineering sciences; it also enables students to discuss economic, ecological and regulatory policy aspects in the energy sector. Students attend part of the course in Cairo and a second part in Kassel. www.uni-kassel.de Water resources engineering and management (WAREM), University of Stuttgart Groundwater management and geohydrology, hydraulic engineering, water resources development and water management: this English-language master programme lasts for four semesters and conveys theoretical and practical knowledge in sustainable water management.

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European Master in Renewable Energy The University of Stuttgart offers WAREM as a consecutive course which can be combined with the courses in conservation technology or civil engineering. The course also requires a good knowledge of English. www.warem.uni-stuttgart.de Opportunities in France Grenoble Ecole de Management Master: Energy Marketing and Management Part-time work/study program from October to May + 6 months of full-time work from June to December. Internship opportunities and the possibility of obtaining a French contrat de professionalization.

Career marketing and commercial functions, project management, strategy and consulting http://www.grenoble-em.com/1478-advanced-master-s-in-energy-marketingand-management-2.aspx#Presentation Université Joseph Fourier Master: Fluid mechanics and energetics The Master degree in Fluid Mechanics and Energetics englobes an advanced academic program in fluid mechanics and applications in: Energy (turbo-machinery, nuclear energy, oil industry); Sustainable energy (wind or solar energy) and development involving hydraulics (rivers, offshore and marine science); Transport phenomena and combustion in aerodynamics or space sciences, Chemical engineering and transport phenomena in many areas: microfluidics with bio-assays, biotechnologies, MEMS or actuators, metallurgy, petroleum, oil & gas industry. A high level education is given based on thorough scientific and technological knowledge. http://master-mfe.grenoble-inp fr/#KLINK ParisTech Master: Renewable Energy Science & Technology The Renewable Energy Science & Technology Master’s program was designed to help meet one of the major challenges

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facing the world — increasing the percentage of renewable energies in the global energy mix. A postgraduate energy degree program offered by ParisTech, a network of some of France’s most prestigious schools. http://www.master-renewable-energy. com/en/energy-degree-presentation.php Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire de Montpellier Degree in Energetics renewable energies An energetics and renewable energies engineer will be able to carry out energy audits for buildings or energy processes, to conceive or to recondition buildings or processes using renewable energies, to optimize, to build and to manage buildings or processes including renewable energies*, following both global and local approaches of sustainable development, taking into account different social, legal and safety aspects. The current energy and nvironmental issues have led to important changes including growing needs for energetics and renewable energies engineers. This potential has been identified in large national and international companies, in the engineering and study offices specialised in renewable energies, local and national government agencies, in the international development organisations as well as in specialised private research institutes. http://polytech.univ-perp.fr/www/index. php?option=com_content&view=feature d&Itemid=100 Université de Picardie Jules Verne Master: Strategies and Control in Energetic and Renewable Energy The objective is to present to students the scientific tools of thermodynamics, thermal, fluid mechanics, materials and electricity, which will enable them to master the physical phenomena that occur in production, distribution and use of energy, with particular emphasis on renewable energy. Technical knowledge on the operation and installation of systems (heat pumps, solar panels, wind turbines, solar thermal ...) will be taught, they will en-

able students to propose energy solutions to existing needs. http://www.u-picardie.fr/catalogue-formations/co/Catalogue_UPJV/co/Master_ PSPI-SCEER.html Université de Nantes Master: New and Renewable Energies Multidisciplinary training that deals with the control of energy, energy conversion devices using new energies (H2 chain) or renewable (solar, photovoltaic systems) and systems of energy storage (batteries, super capacitors). These themes appeal to a wide range of scientific expertise: thermal physics, and solid state chemistry, physics of semiconductors, electrochemistry, materials, technical analysis, systems and electric components etc. http://www.univ-nantes.fr/73813653/0/ fiche___formation/&RH=1233916034455 Université de Cergy-Pontoise Master: Energy and advanced materials, Specialty Renewable Energy The goal is to train professional consultants or project managers in a sector with high innovation for developers or consultants. We also train managers for production services and research and development in the field of materials for the industrial sectors of renewable energy and the environment. The student may also turn to research particularly in the field of photovoltaic materials. http://www.u-cergy.fr/fr/formations/ schema-des-formations/M/STS/f37-103. html Polytech Annecy-Chambéry Master: Renewable energies and intelligent sustems This master will train scientists capable of solving complex problems relating to the management, design and optimization of multiple-input technological systems.

It also develops the expertise and skills needed to carry out research into energy management, environmental protection, the use of innovative materials and the production of innovative structures as part of a global policy of sustainable de-

velopment. http://www.polytech.univ-savoie.fr/formation/masters/master-ersi.html L’Université de Savoie Master: Renewable energies and intelligent systems The master Renewable Energies and Intelligent Systems is composed of two semesters. The third and fourth semesters get into the specialties: Ecotehnics (professional and research); Mechatronics (research); Information processing (search).

The objective is to train scientists capable of understanding complex control problems, design and optimization of technological systems with multiple inputs in nature. Furthermore, the objective is to develop the knowledge and skills useful for researchers faced with the demands of energy conservation, the preservation of the environment and implementation of innovative materials and structures in the framework of an overall policy of sustainable development. http://odf.univ-savoie.fr/liste.php?idGrad e=8557,13240&idDomaine=8166&lang= fr&typeFormation=null&typePublic=null& lieuFormation=null&presence_stage=null L’Ecole d’ingénieurs du CESI Master: Renewable energies and energy performance The objective is to conduct energy audits to provide technical and financial solutions for improving energy efficiency in industry and buildings. Design, dimensioning and optimizing energy production facilities: heat pumps, district heating, cogeneration, wood energy, photovoltaic, solar thermal heating systems. Provide training in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The program consists of three parts, renewable energy (189h), interior Comfort (49h), Energy Performance (140h). Management and support of the professional thesis (77h) http://www.eicesi.fr/produit-masterespecialise-performance-energetique-etenergies-renouvelables-92.asp

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Supported by:

The Embassy of France and the French Institute in Skopje are open to Macedonian students that are interested to study in France. Please visit www. ambafrance-mk.org or www. ifs.mk for more information.

Cementarnica USJE AD’s Annual Scholarship Program is aimed for top graduate students. Two scholarships are provided annually to top university students from all over the country to study for an MBA at the ALBA University in Athens, Greece (www.alba. edu.gr). Cementarnica USJE AD is covering the full cost of tuition plus a monthly allowance for living expenses.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) poses an integral part of the TITAN Group’s philosophy and to a great extent directs and drives the way we operate and exercise business activity.Find out more about the company’s work and CSR practices at www.usje.com.mk.

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