Engineering Science (Clean Energy) MS
Clean energy refers to energy generated using renewable sources, such as solar energy, wind, waste and water.
The Engineering Science MS with a course focus in Clean Energy is an interdisciplinary program intended to train students for careers in the energy sector and the renewable energy industry. Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as design engineers, field engineers, plant engineers, utility engineers, energy auditors, renewable energy system integrators for homes and businesses, local and state government renewable-energy planners, and other positions in the energy field; or for further doctoral level study in renewable energy engineering or other related fields.
The job market demand for students with a background in clean and renewable energy related fields is growing at an increased rate for companies in search of students trained in this area.
The program can be taken full-time or part-time and typically takes 1.5 years to complete. Students will take ten courses for a total of 30 credits.
Our flexible curriculum enables you to gain core competencies while pursuing your personal training goals, ensuring you're prepared for various careers in the clean energy field.
Core Courses
- EE 567 Power Electronics
- EE 582 Power Systems Engineering I
- MAE 500 Renewable & Alternative Energy
- MAE 510 Wind Energy Conversion
- EE 541 (Section JPZ) Energy Storage
Pick at least three courses from below:
- EE 505 Electrical Devices
- EE 519 Industrial Control
- EE 570 Renewable Distributed Generation and Storage
- EE 571 Sustainable Energy
- EE 576 High Voltage Engineering
- EE 583 Power Systems Engineering II
- EE 611 Smart Grid: Economics, Policy and Engineering Aspects
- EE 559 Special Topics: Control and Applications of Power Electronics
Pick at least two courses from below:
- MAE 505 Smart Structures
- MAE 509 Advanced Thermodynamics
- MAE 535 Principles of Material Design
- MAE 538 Smart Materials
- MAE 587 Modern Theory of Material
- CIE 561 Wind Energy and Turbulent Flow
Culminating Experience
Digital Portfolio
For questions on the degree requirements, please contact eegradapply@buffalo.edu
We seek to admit students to our masters program with backgrounds or related coursework in electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental or any related engineering field, physics, computer science or a related natural science field.
Application Materials
Students can apply online. New applicants must create an account. If you have applied in the past, you will be asked to log in to your existing account to start a new application.
The application includes sections that will ask you to provide us with personal/biographical information, contact information, citizenship details, your past or current college/university, and degree details. You will be able to enter the names and contact information of your recommenders and upload supporting materials to your application. You may upload supporting documents while completing the application form or after you have submitted your application in your Application Status Portal.
You do not need official transcripts or test scores to apply. Unofficial copies are sufficient for application review, but students are encouraged to provide official copies if they have them.
A non-refundable fee of $100 is required to apply for Spring 2025 or later terms. The application fee for Fall 2024 is $85. After you submit your application form, you can pay the application fee online in your Application Status Portal with a credit card or e-check.
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your academic experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
GRE scores are optional for this program. If you would like to take the GRE, you can arrange to take it through the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Official scores should come directly from ETS.
Note: the University at Buffalo Institutional Code is 2925.
International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The chart below outlines acceptable test types and the university's minimum score required for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English will be required to provide proof of English proficiency.
Copies may be submitted for initial review. Official scores must be sent directly to UB from the testing agency.
| Test Type | University Minimum Score | To Order... |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores) TOEFL Home Edition | 79 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL ITP Plus | 550 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| IELTS and IELTS Indicator | 6.5 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| 55 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 | ADA Department of Testing will report your official scores to central application services |
Exam results must be dated within two years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term for which you applied.
It is strongly recommended to make test arrangements early in the year so sufficient time can be allowed for the results to be reported before application deadlines.
Exemptions to English Language Proficiency requirements can be found on The Graduate School website.
Questions?
For questions about the Engineering Science (Clean Energy) MS program, contact us at eegradapply@buffalo.edu. For questions about admission or your application, contact gradeng@buffalo.edu.