Energy and Environmental Efficiency
Graduate (Master)
Energy Studies
Why choose this field of study?
Are you interested in issues and developments in the energy sector and see your professional future in it? Are you keen to gain unique knowledge from experts and long-standing practitioners from the energy sector and the business world? Choose the Energy Studies degree programme at UEHS, which combines advanced business management skills and expertise in contemporary economics in the energy sector, sustainable business, stakeholder management and business process design. If you already have an undergraduate degree (at least at undergraduate or engineering level) and are planning to develop a career or business in energy – this programme will save you the time and cost you would have had to spend additionally on directional studies in management skills.
The Master’s degree in Energy Studies at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw will thoroughly prepare you substantively and practically for a career in managerial positions in the energy industry, related to the implementation of modern economic, social and environmental values and the effective management of systems, projects and investments in the perspective of sustainable development. By choosing the specialisation Energy and Environmental Efficiency, you will gain practical skills in property management, obtaining financing for environmental projects or energy audits (we recommend this specialisation especially to engineering graduates). The second specialisation taught within the course is: Sustainable Business Model.
Energy Studies master's degree – what sets us apart?
- The curriculum of this degree programme is based on an innovative approach to the education of future managers for the energy industry – we will equip you with the knowledge and competencies for a dynamic career in management and energy-related business.
- As a university, we hold the prestigious CEEMAN International Quality Accreditation – a certificate that confirms international standards of management education, as well as the highest qualifications of our staff and multidimensional support for students in their management career development.
- In this programme, we focus on the development of your talent, honing your skills and invaluable exchange of experience – all thanks to the best staff, consisting, among others, of economics and business practitioners from Vizja Business School (the largest unit at the university educating in the areas of management and finance).
Energy and Environmental Efficiency – what can you do after graduation?
With a master’s degree in Energy Studies, you will be a competitive candidate for attractive positions offered by the public administration sector, offices or local government units that deal with the development of energy and environmental policy.
You will also use the competences you have acquired in the area of self-managed business and in positions offered by, among others:
- manufacturing companies;
- the real estate industry;
- major manufacturers and distributors of energy and energy storage;
- companies involved in the design and operation of energy systems;
- auditing and consulting companies in the energy sector.
This program
is for you if:
You already have a university degree, especially in engineering, and want to develop professionally in the energy industry.
You want to have an impact on the implementation of transformation and green measures in the energy sector.
You see yourself in a leadership role and want to develop managerial knowledge.
Programme and structure of studies
Graduate studies
(master’s degree)
The master’s degree programme in Energy Studies at UEHS is based on issues in the area of management, with examples from the energy sector. The second year, on the other hand, is dominated by profile classes that deal with specialised knowledge in the area of energy and environmental efficiency.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
The first year of study is dedicated to specialised subject areas in management, economics, finance, sustainability, among others, knowledge of which is essential for effective business management, processes and eco-design in the energy industry.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| OHS | 0 | L | 8/8 |
| Culture and ethics | 5 | L | 30/16 |
| Management concepts | 4 | L | 30/24 |
| Statistical Methods | 7 | L, T | 60/40 |
| Internal audit and management control | 4 | D | 30/24 |
| Management of tangible and intangible resources in the energy sector | 4 | L, Ws | 45/24 |
| Managerial economics | 2 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Analysis of markets and energy systems | 2 | D | 30/16 |
| Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in the energy sector | 2 | Ws | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language I (Elective) | 2 | Lekt | 30/16 |
| Methods of economic and financial analysis | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Managerial Accounting | 5 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Accounting and financial reporting standards | 4 | L | 30/16 |
| Closed loop economy | 4 | L, T | 60/32 |
| Crisis management in the energy sector | 4 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Audit and financial analysis | 2 | Ws | 30/16 |
| Management information systems | 2 | Lab | 30/16 |
| Sustainable accounting | 2 | L, T | 30/16 |
| Process management in the energy sector | 2 | D | 30/16 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
In the second year, the student mainly pursues subjects in the chosen specialisation, as well as work placements and a thesis and diploma examination.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Foreign language II (Elective) | 3 | Lekt | 30/16 |
| Corporate cooperation with stakeholders | 4 | D | 30/16 |
| Management of energy sources | 3 | D | 45/24 |
| Energy efficiency normative acts | 3 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Funds and funding schemes for green projects | 3 | D | 45/24 |
| Ecoprojects | 4 | Ws, D | 45/24 |
| Internship (Elective) | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
| Diploma seminar | 3 | D | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Lecture method | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
| Energy policy | 2 | L | 30/16 |
| Sustainable strategic management in the energy sector | 4 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Energy efficiency | 4 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Real estate management | 4 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Environmental auditing of real estate/energy certification | 4 | L, T | 45/24 |
| Diploma seminar and preparation for the diploma exam (Elective) | 5 | D | 30/16 |
| Professional practice (Elective) | 7 | PR | 180/180 |
L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Fees (academic year 2024/2025)
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 3000 € | 1650 € |
| II | 3000 € | 1650 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
| Year of study | Annually | Per semester* |
| I | 4000 € | 2150 € |
| II | 4000 € | 2150 € |
*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.
EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.
Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at UEHS in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The UEHS Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at UEHS
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.
In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.
2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
