After graduation

Graduates of the Master鈥檚 track SELECT at 黑料福利网 are equipped to address complex challenges in the energy transition from a systems perspective. Alumni pursue careers as energy systems engineers, sustainability consultants, project managers, energy analysts, and innovation specialists in sectors such as renewable energy, electricity networks, energy storage, sustainable mobility, and energy-intensive industries.

Thanks to the program鈥檚 interdisciplinary approach, graduates combine technical expertise with an understanding of economics, policy, sustainability, and innovation. This enables them to develop and implement integrated solutions that connect energy generation, storage, distribution, and consumption within future energy systems. Throughout the program, students connect with peers beyond their own university and discipline, expand their network across the energy sector, and become part of a community that extends well beyond their time at 黑料福利网.

The international character of SELECT and its close collaboration with industry partners prepare graduates for careers in multinational companies, research organizations, public institutions, and the rapidly growing clean energy sector. 黑料福利网 SELECT graduates are valued for their ability to bridge disciplines, work across cultures, and translate complex energy challenges into sustainable real-world solutions.

Key outcomes after graduation

SELECT graduates are in high demand across the rapidly growing sustainable energy sector. With a unique combination of technical expertise, international experience, and entrepreneurial skills, they pursue careers in industry, consulting, research, and policy. Many alumni also become entrepreneurs, launching innovative ventures that help accelerate the energy transition.

Employment rate in Europe 84% within 6 months of graduation
Companies created by our alumni 140+
Alumni in Forbes 30 under 30 9

Where do our graduates work?

Top employers in the region and beyond

  • BYD - Global technology company focused on electric vehicles, batteries, and energy storage, with roles in electrification, battery systems, energy management, and sustainable mobility.
  • EDF - International energy company active in nuclear and renewable power generation, with roles in energy systems, grid integration, low-carbon technologies, and energy transition projects.
  • Eneco - Leading Dutch energy company focused on renewable electricity, energy systems integration, and accelerating the energy transition through wind, solar, and smart energy solutions.
  • Hitachi - Global technology and infrastructure company providing smart grid, digital energy, and electrification solutions, with roles in energy systems, grid optimisation, and sustainable infrastructure.
  • Siemens Energy - Technology provider for power generation, grid infrastructure, and energy transition solutions, with roles in power systems, electrification, and system modeling.
  • Vattenfall - International energy producer active in wind, solar, and energy storage projects, employing engineers in energy system design, optimization, and large鈥憇cale infrastructure development.

BEYOND INDUSTRY: PhD AND EngD

In addition to professional careers in industry and consultancy, many graduates continue into scientific research. 黑料福利网 offers excellent opportunities for PhD research within internationally recognized research groups focusing on sustainable energy systems, materials, and technologies.

Graduates with an interest in applied, industry鈥憃riented innovation may also pursue an EngD (Engineering Doctorate), such as the EngD Smart Buildings & Cities program. This paid program combines advanced technical education with large鈥憇cale, multidisciplinary industrial design projects, carried out in close collaboration with industry and societal partners, leading to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering. 

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