Master of Science in Green Energy Technologies

• Global Excellence in Energy Research and Singapore as a Living Laboratory converge in this MSc.
• Strong mechanical engineering core with interdisciplinary reach and industry-driven projects.
• Graduates pursue R&D, policy, and energy management roles.
• Industry collaborations and real-world projects prepare leaders for the global clean energy transition.
• Enables versatile careers across engineering, sustainability, and technology innovation.
  
  

MAE Graduate Scholarship

The MAE Graduate Scholarship is awarded to exceptional applicants applying for admission to MAE's Master of Science programmes. The applicant must be able to demonstrate significant potential to enhance the academic rigor and reputation of the programme.

On top of the admission requirements of each programme, applicants will be assessed based on multiple factors that include academic record, working experiences, past achievements and awards, etc. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews, and successful applicants will be informed of the outcome shortly after the offer of admission.

Each Scholarship amounts to 100% of the total Tuition Fees for the programme, not including miscellaneous fees. The amount cannot be used to offset the SGD50 application fee and the SGD5000 acceptance of offer deposit payment. Partial scholarships (50% of the total tuition fees) may also be awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Evaluation Committee.

Recipients are expected to maintain a CGPA of 3.50 each Semester to maintain the eligibility for the Scholarship.

If you are interested, please complete and submit the MAE Graduate Scholarship Application Form to MAE Graduate Studies Office (mae.msc@ntu.edu.sg). Deadline for submission (January 2027 intake] will be 31 August 2026.

The following are minimum admission requirements. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission, as selection is competitive.

Candidates must possess

(A) A good bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
(B) A good TOEFL score (iBT = 85 or more, PBT = 563 or more, CBT = 223 or more) or IELTS score (6.0 or more) for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction. Please ensure that you upload a scanned copy of TOEFL/IELTS along with your application (hardcopy is not required).

Related disciplines include but are not limited to bachelor's programmes offered by the College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Applicants must also provide 2 letters of reference from academic or professional supervisors and a clear statement of purpose in support of their application.

Full-Time (min. 1 year, max. 2 years) and Part-Time (min. 2 years, max. 4 years) ;

30 AUs coursework or 24 AUs coursework and a dissertation

^#Full-time students choosing the dissertation option typically require 1.5 years instead of 1 year to graduate.

*Please note that ALL students will automatically be assigned the default Option 2 - Coursework Only. If you wish to apply for Option 1: Coursework and Dissertation, you must apply using the "Application for Conversion of Option of study" form during your first Semester.

 CORE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

CORE COURSES

MA6120 Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies and Fuels

This course covers a comprehensive overview of renewable energy technologies and fuels, focusing on their principles, applications, and impacts on sustainable energy systems. Students will explore energy conversion processes, transmission, and storage, with an emphasis on innovative solutions for addressing global energy challenges. Topics will cover Energy Conversion Processes (including solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, tidal and wave, and electrochemical conversions), Energy Transmission, and Energy Storage and Fuel.

MA6121 Applied Mathematics for Engineering

This course equips students with the essential mathematical skills to model analyze, and solve complex engineering problems. By focusing on three core pillars, Liner Algebra, Partial Differential Equations, and Numerical Methods - students will learn to translate real-world challenges into mathematical equations and solve them using both analytical and numerical techniques. Upon completion, students will be prepared to apply these competencies to practical fields, including green (clean) energy production, transportation, equipment design and fabrication, vibration analysis, structural failure analysis, and material integrity analysis, etc.

This course is designed for graduate students in green energy technology, mechanical engineering, smart manufacturing, materials science, and related disciplines who are focused on the high-tech world of sustainable energies and robotics industries, It is ideal for those interested in fields such as:

• Fuel Cells
• Hydrogen Production and Transportation
• Carbon Reduction
• Robotics Mechanism Design and Analysis
• Automation and Control
• Advanced Manufacturing Systems

Industry professionals involved in manufacturing or industrial processes, such as designers, engineers, and technicians, can also benefit. This course will provide them with state-of-the-art strategies for solving complex engineering problems using the advanced mathematical skills they will learn.

MA6122 Thermodyamic Analysis for Power and Energy Systems

This course aims to enhance graduate students (Master's or Ph.D.) in the disciplines of mechanical, chemical, aerospace, and materials engineering to establish a comprehensive understanding of fundamentals of thermodynamics; master analytical skills to identify problems and find solutions in power and energy systems; develop the abilities to apply the approach to develop thermodynamic analysis for applications in phase changes, combustion, power generation and interfacial effects for thermodynamic systems.

ELECTIVE COURSES

MA6131 Green Hydrogen Systems, Enabling Technologies, Trends, and Future Prospects

This course covers a comprehensive overview of green hydrogen technologies, focusing on their generation, applications, and the latest advancements. Hydrogen technologies, including production, storage, and utilization, are introduced with fundamental principles discussed. The course aims to prepare students for industry, research and development in these critical areas of green and clean energy technologies.

MA6133 Materials for Sustainable Development

This course aims to provide a framework to analyse the role of materials in sustainable product development. Students will be trained to estimate energy content and carbon footprint during various stages of product usage. Life cycle analysis based competing strategies such as environment, social, cost and sustainability.

MA6134 Team-based Design Project for Green Energy

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an end-to-end, studio-style, team-based design experience focused on green energy and sustainability challenges. Students will learn to translate stakeholder needs into engineering requirements, generate and select concepts using evidence-based methods, and develop and validate a prototype (physical and/or digital). The course integrates ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations and AI-enabled engineering tools to support rigorous design decisions and responsible deployment pathways.

MA6135 Thermoeconomic Analysis of Power Systems

The purpose of this course is to equip students with a rigorous understanding of the principles and methodologies that integrate thermodynamics, economics, and systems engineering to evaluate and optimize modern power systems. By combining exergy analysis, cost allocation techniques, and performance assessment tools, the course enables students to diagnose inefficiencies, quantify the economic impact of thermodynamic losses, and design strategies for improving system sustainability, profitability, and reliability. Students will gain the analytical skills needed to evaluate thermal and green power plants, compare alternative technologies, and support data-driven decision-making in engineering design, energy product pricing, and industrial operations.

MA6090 Sustainability in Project Management

This course covers to cater to the growing need to integrate project management skills with ability to incorporate sustainability considerations and solutions in projects. Students will learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into projects, assess climate change and environmental impacts as well as contribute to building a resilient future.

MA6514 Machine Learning and Data Science

This course covers introductory in Machine Learning is to show how to adopt ML as an important and essential paradigm in advancing a corporation’s operation and decision-making processes towards Industry 4.0. Using Python, Numpy, Pandas and Colab Notebook as its development environment, the presentation of outcome of machine learning computations are achieved through visualization tool, Matplotlib. Scikit-Learn, an extensive well-documented open-source suite of machine learning algorithms serves as the platform to analyse data for underlying trends, classification, identifying criteria parameters, deriving rules for decision making in real-world problem solving, thus leading to a rapid prototyping of a suitable machine learning system.

Topics included are Context of machine learning and data science in Smart Manufacturing for Industry 4.0; Types of machine learning; Unsupervised learning; Supervised learning; Neural networks and reinforcement learning; Model evaluation and improvement.

MA6518 Semiconductor Manufacturing - IC chips Fabrication and Electronic Packaging

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the semiconductor manufacturing process, focusing on integrated circuit (IC) chip fabrication and electronic packaging. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, materials, and mechanical processes involved in producing cutting-edge semiconductor devices. The course covers key stages from wafer processing, photolithography, etching, deposition, and packaging to testing and quality control. By bridging theory with real-world applications, students will acquire the knowledge to contribute to advancements in semiconductor technology.

MA6814 Structural Integrity for Sustainability and Clean Energy Technologies

In manufacturing a component or assembling a structure, design engineers typically consider various pertinent factors such as functional requirements, reliability, safety, cost and adverse environmental conditions that might potentially affect their product design performance in its lifetime. However, in-service failures of various structural components occur regularly, causing severe loss productivity, environmental disasters, and, at times, loss of life. Such failures occur due to limitations in material performance or critical loading conditions not taken into account during design. With the increasing emphasis on environmental protection, sustainability, and transition into clean energy technologies, it becomes imperative that mechanical engineers incorporate sustainability and emerging green technologies into the designs for structural integrity. Keeping this in view, this course, “Structural Integrity for Sustainability and Clean Energy Technologies,” is designed to train the new generation of mechanical engineers who are well versed in the relevant concepts of the mechanical behavior of materials to the design process as well as case studies in structural integrity and adapt well the changing design concepts due to the emphasis on sustainability, hydrogen economy, and Industry 4.0.

MA6815 Maritime Decarbonization: System Design and Operations 

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles and core concepts integral to achieving decarbonization within the maritime industry. By exploring key topics such as the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies, ship energy efficiency measures, and the application of alternative fuels, students will gain the knowledge necessary to critically assess and contribute to the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of decarbonizing maritime operations. The course will also address the challenges and opportunities related to integrating energy-saving technologies, renewable energy sources, and alternative propulsion systems, as well as the long-term impacts of innovations like zero-emission ships and carbon capture solutions. Through a blend of theoretical study, practical analysis, and case studies, students will be equipped to design, evaluate, and optimize maritime systems with sustainability in mind, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing transformation of the maritime sector.

Global Excellence in Energy Research and Singapore as a Living Laboratory converge in this MSc. With a strong mechanical engineering core, interdisciplinary reach, and industry driven projects, graduates pursue R&D, policy, and energy management roles.

Industry collaborations and real-world projects prepare leaders for the global clean energy transition, enabling versatile careers across engineering, sustainability, and technology innovation.

Fees

Please note this MSc programme is a self-financed, non-MOE subsidised programme.

Fees are subject to annual revision.

Notes on payment of fees:

Students will be billed after course registration period each Semester, and payment due date is 2 weeks after billing date.
A student who withdraws or leaves the University after course registration period is liable to pay the fees due for the semester.

Incentives for NTU Alumni

• From AY2024-2025 intakes onwards: NTU Alumni students are entitled to 10% study incentives in the form of reduction in fees.

Incentives for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents

• From AY2025-2026 intakes onwards: The $5,000 subsidy for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will continue. Additionally, the maximum financial aid available for eligible local students will increase to $10,000. This enhancement applies only to new intakes from AY2025 onwards.

SkillsFuture Credits

1. Log in to SkillsFuture portal and click on “Make SkillsFuture Credit Claim”
2. Select NTU MSc Green Energy Technologies.
3. To submit a claim, you should have supporting documents such as letter of offer, matriculation documents etc.
4. In your claim, indicate the course start date to be first day of the upcoming Semester in the Academic Calendar.
5. As your e-bill for the upcoming Semester would not be available yet, take note of your SFC Claim ID.
6. Notify School (mae.msc@ntu.edu.sg) and NTU NSS-Finance (pbs@ntu.edu.sg) with the SFC Claim ID and the amount to be claimed through SFC.
7. When you receive your e-bill for the Semester, leave the SFC amount to be claimed out of your payment.
8. Please refer to Skillsfuture FAQ at this link.