Hydrogen and Electric Systems

Energy systems around the world are going through a revolutionary change as societies continue to shift from fossil to renewable energy. In the midst of all this, the use of clean hydrogen in energy production and storage has been an increasingly hot topic. As a forerunner in the green transition, Finland has one of the most ambitious climate goals in the world – our country aims to be carbon-neutral by 2035. The local industrial and energy companies are very committed to this target, and they are investing heavily in renewable energy. At the same time, their need for engineers specialised in hydrogen solutions and production is rapidly growing. To reach its climate target, Finland needs at least 200 new hydrogen economy experts every year, and the demand is only increasing. The Hydrogen and Electric Systems Master’s Programme gives you a comprehensive view of the energy and hydrogen system and an excellent opportunity to build a career – in Finland or abroad – in a growing field in dire need of workforce. Aalto University has developed the programme in collaboration with the industry, and it deals with the topics companies in the field deem the most important and beneficial. Additionally, other Aalto schools, like the School of Business and the School of Chemical Engineering, offer courses that cover themes related to the hydrogen economy, giving students a multidisciplinary view of the hydrogen value chain. On top of the skills acquired from their chosen major, our graduates have the same basic, essential knowledge of the hydrogen field. All our graduates have:State-of-the-art knowledge in their field: Ability to identify existing and emerging hydrogen-based technologies, analyse their bottlenecks and opportunities as well as apply them properly at the system level.Skills to develop and analyse scenarios about hydrogen’s significance in the future electrified and sustainable society.Integrated energy-systems competence: Ability to evaluate the role of hydrogen in connecting the energy industry fields (electricity, gas, heat, water, traffic) as well as the impact of the hydrogen economy on relevant stakeholders.Innovation and entrepreneurship capability to shape and scale innovative business models in the hydrogen value chain.Collaboration, leadership, and communication skills: Strong teamwork and project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical and policy insights to different audiences.