Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Systems

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Overview

The Master of Science in Energy Systems is a unique combination of engineering and technology management to meet the current and near-future energy development in Singapore and globally under the threat of climate change.

This interdisciplinary programme equips students with holistic and fundamental knowledge of energy technology and innovation management, as well as facilitating decision-making in energy solutions through quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:

Understanding of principles of energy technologies such as solar, hydrogen, and carbon storage and utilisation
Benefit and cost analysis of energy technology investment and the impact of market-based mechanisms
Comprehend the economic, legislature, political, and societal influence on energy use and management
Manage innovation and R&D in energy technologies

With technical and managerial knowledge, possibilities for sustainable energy and energy transition open up for graduates in the following professional industries and sectors:

Energy analysis and operation management
Consulting and policy advisory
Investment analysis and decisions related to energy technologies
Technology and innovation management in the energy sector

Curriculum

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements

To qualify for the MSc (Energy Systems) programme, a candidate must:

Complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40 Units* (each MSc course is typically 4 units).
Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to graduate.
Complete required e-courses imposed at the University level.

Continuation and Graduation Requirements

* Refer to the degree requirements for more details:

MSc (Energy Systems) Degree Requirements (for cohorts AY2022/2023 and onwards)

* Refer to detailed course descriptions here. Listed graduate courses offered every semester or academic year are subject to programme curriculum changes and schedules of teaching staff. Candidates should note this in planning their study programme.

All courses offered in the academic year can be found at NUSMods.

Candidature

Full-time	Minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years
Part-time	Minimum 2 years – maximum 4 years

The academic study workload in a typical semester is as shown below:

Recommended Workload per Semester	Part-time	Full-time
Maximum workload	12 Units	20 Units
Minimum workload	4 Units	12 Units

Continuation and Graduation Guidelines

All graduate coursework programmes follow stipulated continuation and graduation guidelines established by the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) here.

Admissions

Eligibility

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and other STEM disciplines.

The above-mentioned is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis. For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the CDE (Admission Requirements) website.

English Requirements

TOEFL (internet-based test) ≥ 85 or IELTS (academic) ≥ 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English-speaking country/territory, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.

The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period.

Other tests (including the TOEFL Institutional Test) and those that claim to be predictions, estimations, equivalents, simulations, etc. (e.g. MyBestscores) of the TOEFL or IELTS (e.g. Oneskill retake) are unacceptable.

For more details, refer to CDE (Admission Requirements) website.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the CDE (Application) website for detailed instructions and documents that need to be submitted upon application.

We regret to inform you that your application may be deemed invalid if you do not upload all the required documents upon submission.

Admission Intake

There is one (1) intake per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each academic year in August.

Intake	Application Period	Admission Outcome	Application Fee
August 2026 Intake	1 October 2025 to 28 February 2026	The admission outcome will be released in batches. Successful candidates will receive an email on their offer accordingly.	S$109 (9% GST)

Application Link

Useful Information for Prospective Students

Admission Requirements for Master of Science Programmes in Engineering
Application Guide to Graduate Admission System (GDA3)
Frequently Asked Questions for Master of Science by Coursework Programmes
Continuation and Graduation Requirements (CDE)

Tuition Fees

Programme Fees for students admitted in AY2026/2027 (August 2026 intake)

Programme Fees	Total Payable (inclusive of GST)	Acceptance Fee (9% GST)	1^st Semester (9% GST)	2^nd Semester (9% GST)	3^rd Semester (9% GST)	4^th Semester (9% GST)
Full-Time Students	$55,506	$5,450	$25,028	$25,028	N.A.	N.A.
Part-Time Students	$55,506	$5,450	$12,514	$12,514	$12,514	$12,514

For AY2026/2027, Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and NUS Alumni* (regardless of citizenship) will receive a 40% fee rebate.
Information on the NUS Master’s by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate can be found here.
All fees quoted here are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Fees are correct as at time of posting and are subject to changes without prior notice.
A non-refundable and non-transferable Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (9% GST) is payable upon acceptance of offer.
The course fees are payable in instalments over regular semesters.
Students need to additionally pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) in every semester enrolled.
* You are an NUS alumnus if you have graduated from the National University of Singapore, or one of its five predecessor institutions i.e. King Edward VII College of Medicine, Raffles College, University of Malaya, Nanyang University and University of Singapore. All graduates awarded with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or graduate diploma are accorded alumni status.

Current Students

For current students, please refer to your cohort's respective full programme fees here.

SkillsFuture Credit

MSc (Energy Systems)

Student Finance Matters

Details on payment modes, student loans, SkillsFuture credit and financial aid can be found here.

Events

Beyond Solar: Students’ First Industry Interaction on Future Energy

11 September 2025, 2.30 p.m.

The long-awaited first interaction between MSc Energy Systems students and industry partners, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Jangam Sachin Vinayak and Professor Jiang Jianwen, marked an important step in connecting classroom learning with the energy sector. Participating companies included Yokogawa, HBA Energy, BRG and Engie, representing both established industry leaders and emerging firms in the energy sector. The session gave students the chance to learn about current industry trends while building connections with partners for future attachments.

Alumnus Jonathan Tai, from the programme’s first cohort, reminded students that decarbonisation goes beyond solar power, sharing how his own journey broadened into hydrogen and carbon capture. Yokogawa delivered an engaging session that combined valuable industry insights with light-hearted jokes about Japanese culture, making the talk both memorable and inspiring. Future Energy (HBA) showcased its commitment by hosting MSc alumni such as Swathi for industry attachment, giving students a glimpse of what lies ahead. Closing the event, Prabat Agarwal captured the moment: “Renewables are entering a golden age.”

Students left with a deeper understanding of the evolving energy industry and new connections with professionals shaping its future.

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