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Study the science powering the clean-energy transition.

A selective English-taught Bachelor of Science at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, designed for students who want to understand how clean-energy technologies are created, assessed and deployed. The programme connects chemistry, physics, materials science, data, engineering design and sustainability into one coherent academic pathway. It prepares students to approach renewable energy, storage, hydrogen, bioenergy and smart systems with scientific depth and technical confidence.

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Programme at a glance
BSc
Award · Bachelor of Science
4 yrs
8 semesters · full-time
240
ECTS credits
Level 6
European Qualifications Framework
English
Language of instruction
40
Maximum student places per year
€8,000
Tuition fee per year
2026
Next intake · 2026–2027
Main study areas

A multidisciplinary academic foundation for clean energy.

The programme introduces clean energy as an integrated field of science and engineering. Students progress from fundamental scientific principles to energy materials, conversion technologies, system-level design and evidence-based sustainability assessment.

01

Fundamental Sciences for Energy

The mathematical, physical, chemical and computational foundations required to analyse complex energy problems with scientific rigour.

PhysicsChemistryCalculusProgrammingStatistics
02

Energy Chemistry & Materials

The materials, electrochemical principles and molecular-level processes that underpin batteries, hydrogen systems, catalysis and energy conversion technologies.

Energy materialsElectrochemistryStorageSimulation
03

Energy, Environment & Agriculture

The links between bioenergy, biomass utilisation, resource circularity and the environmental performance of energy systems in applied production contexts.

BioenergyBiomassAgricultureLCSA
04

Renewable & Clean Energy Technologies

Renewable and low-carbon technologies — solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, marine energy, hydrogen, clean combustion and advanced conversion pathways — alongside nuclear, treated as a clean, very-low-emission source rather than a renewable one.

RenewablesHydrogenClean combustionNuclearStorage
05

Energy Systems & Sustainability

System modelling, plant design, smart grids, optimisation, energy finance and sustainability assessment for informed technical and strategic decisions.

SystemsSmart gridsOptimisationFinance
Programme structure

Four years. Semester by semester.

The programme is organised as a coherent four-year academic pathway. The first three years establish the scientific, laboratory and engineering core through twenty-seven compulsory courses, while the final year allows students to select one specialisation direction and complete a Senior Project and a Capstone Project — 240 ECTS in total, delivered entirely in English.

Year 1
Semesters 1–2
Foundation phase
Scientific Foundations
60 ECTS · Chemistry, physics, mathematics & programming · laboratory from semester one
Semester 1 · 30 ECTS
Chemistry9 ECTS
General Chemistry
CESE01
Mathematics6 ECTS
Calculus
CESE02
Physics6 ECTS
Physics for Energy Materials Engineers
CESE03
Computing9 ECTS
Introduction to Programming
CESE04
Semester 2 · 30 ECTS
Engineering6 ECTS
Technical Mechanics
CESE05
Chemistry7 ECTS
Physical Chemistry for Energy Systems
CESE06
Mathematics6 ECTS
Linear Algebra & its Applications
CESE07
Energy5 ECTS
Energy Resources
CESE08
Mathematics6 ECTS
Statistics
CESE09
Year 2
Semesters 3–4
Core phase
Engineering Core
60 ECTS · Thermofluids, materials, energy systems, electronics & electrochemical storage
Semester 3 · 30 ECTS
Data Science8 ECTS
Data Analytics & Modelling
CESE10
Engineering7 ECTS
Thermofluids
CESE11
Materials8 ECTS
Materials Science & Engineering
CESE12
Energy Systems7 ECTS
Energy Systems
CESE13
Semester 4 · 30 ECTS
Engineering5 ECTS
Engineering Design & Analysis
CESE14
Chemistry7 ECTS
Electrochemical Energy Storage
CESE15
Computing7 ECTS
Computational Methods for Simulating Energy Materials
CESE16
Engineering6 ECTS
Circuitry & Electronics
CESE17
Bioenergy5 ECTS
Bioengineering & Biotechnology
CESE18
Year 3
Semesters 5–6
Applied phase
Advanced & Applied Energy
60 ECTS · Renewables, clean combustion, bioprocessing, sustainability & LCSA
Semester 5 · 30 ECTS
Sustainability5 ECTS
Sustainability Engineering & Circular Economy
CESE19
Engineering5 ECTS
Electrical Machines
CESE20
Energy6 ECTS
Clean Combustion
CESE21
Bioenergy7 ECTS
Bioprocessing for Clean Energy Production
CESE22
Chemistry7 ECTS
Electronic-Structure Computational Approaches
CESE23
Semester 6 · 30 ECTS
Professional10 ECTS
Engineering Professionalism
CESE24
Renewables6 ECTS
Renewable Energy Technologies
CESE25
Chemistry6 ECTS
Chemical & Physical Processes for Clean Energy Production
CESE26
Sustainability8 ECTS
Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA)
CESE27
Year 4
Semesters 7–8
Specialisation phase
Choose one direction
Specialisation & Capstone Projects
60 ECTS · Three specialisation courses · two electives · Senior & Capstone projects

Students select one of three specialisation directions and complete three compulsory direction courses, two electives and two supervised projects across the final two semesters.

Direction 01
Plant Design
Industrial Processes DesignCESEPD01 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Operations Research & OptimizationCESEPD02 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Energy FinanceCESEPD03 · Sem 8 · 6 ECTS
Direction 02
Clean Energy Applications
Heat Devices & EnginesCESECEA01 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Energy Systems ControlCESECEA02 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Applications in AgricultureCESECEA03 · Sem 8 · 6 ECTS
Direction 03
Smart Systems
Distributed Energy ProductionCESESS01 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Hydrogen & Fuel CellsCESESS02 · Sem 7 · 6 ECTS
Smart GridsCESESS03 · Sem 8 · 6 ECTS
12Senior ProjectECTS · Semester 7 · CESE28
18Capstone ProjectECTS · Semester 8 · CESE29
Plus two elective courses — one in each semester — chosen from the free-course pool:
Energy Systems in the Built Environment · CESE01EL Energy & Environment · CESE02EL Turbomachines · CESE03EL Modeling & Optimization of Energy Systems · CESE04EL Battery Management in Electric Vehicles · CESE05EL Energy from Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics · CESE06EL
Graduate outcomes

Graduate prepared to translate clean-energy knowledge into technical action.

The degree develops the scientific understanding, engineering judgement and analytical skills required for technical, research-oriented and sustainability-focused roles in a sector shaped by decarbonisation, electrification, energy storage, circularity and climate resilience.

01

Design and optimise energy systems

Apply thermodynamics, transport phenomena, modelling and optimisation to evaluate and improve real energy processes, facilities and technologies.

  • Energy systems engineering
  • Plant and process design
  • Renewable-energy integration
02

Work across materials, devices and infrastructure

Understand how energy materials, electrochemical devices, hydrogen systems and intelligent networks connect within the wider clean-energy value chain.

  • Batteries and storage
  • Hydrogen and fuel cells
  • Smart grids and distributed energy
03

Make sustainability measurable

Use life-cycle, environmental, economic and data-driven methods to support credible, evidence-based decarbonisation decisions.

  • Life-cycle assessment
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainability consulting

Career directions supported by the degree.

Clean Energy EngineerEnergy Systems AnalystHydrogen & Storage SpecialistRenewable Energy EngineerSustainability ConsultantClean Technology AnalystR&D EngineerBioenergy SpecialistSmart Grid Analyst
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