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At the heart of Iceland’s renewable energy sector

A graduate school connecting academia and industry

Choose the MSc that fits your background

A. Science Focus

Sustainable Energy Science

Designed for

Applicants from scientific, environmental, economic, policy and related backgrounds

Main emphasis

Understanding and analysing energy systems across technical, environmental, economic and social dimensions

B. Engineering Focus

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Designed for

Applicants with an engineering or closely related technical background

Main emphasis

Engineering analysis, modelling, design, optimisation and delivery of sustainable-energy systems

C. Power Systems Focus

Electric Power Engineering

Designed for

Applicants with electrical, electronic or closely related engineering background

Main emphasis

Engineering analysis, power systems, grids, high voltage, control, stability and renewable integration

Study in a renewable energy system, not just about one

Sustainable Energy Engineering

Learn in a living laboratory

Iceland gives you direct exposure to renewable electricity, geothermal resources, hydropower, power systems and energy-intensive industry, not just case studies from a textbook.

Be part of a connected energy community

Iceland’s small, connected energy sector brings companies, researchers and experts within reach, with industry events and opportunities to build your network throughout your studies.

Build the energy expertise that fits you

Develop broad energy knowledge while building depth through your programme, electives and thesis, whether your interests are technical, analytical or management-focused.

What learning at ISE looks like

Learn from academia and industry

Learn from academic faculty and industry professionals who bring research and real-world experience into the classroom.

Experience Iceland’s energy sector

Visit power plants, companies and research facilities, with opportunities for projects and internships with industry.

Thesis and research work

Bring your MSc together through a thesis supervised by academic experts, with opportunities to work on industry-connected research.

Learn in an international community

Study alongside students from around the world and learn from faculty and experts from Iceland and abroad.

Where academica and industry teach together

ISE Alumni by the Numbers

Explore where our alumni come from, what they studied, what they valued at ISE, and where their degrees have taken them.

Infographic showing alumni outcomes: 91.8% are employed or in full-time study, 76.4% were employed at graduation or in related work within one year, 84.9% of working alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs, and 20% have pursued or are pursuing a PhD or doctorate.
Infographic showing examples of ISE alumni careers across power systems, engineering and consulting, energy projects, data and modelling, markets and policy, and research and leadership.
Infographic highlighting five themes alumni valued most about ISE: Iceland as a living laboratory, the international and interdisciplinary cohort, industry-facing experiences, flexibility and breadth, and personal and professional growth.
Infographic showing ISE students’ academic backgrounds: 53.6% engineering, 27.3% earth, environmental and sustainability fields, and 19.1% other fields including business, economics, policy, law, mathematics and physics.
Map showing ISE alumni origins across 38 countries and six continents, with 85% of graduates coming from outside Iceland. The largest groups are from the United States, Iceland, Canada, Kenya, Germany, Colombia, Indonesia and Norway.

    Meet Our People

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    This program let me learn from Iceland’s energy systems and explore even more. Going on exchange to Slovenia has been great, and it’s where I’m working on my thesis now. It’s been such a great way to see sustainability from different perspectives.

    Meghan Bohnert
    United States
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    ISE gave me the chance to do an internship in Iceland and pursue a dual degree in Canada. It’s been a great mix of hands-on experience and learning from people around the world, helping me see renewable energy in a whole new way

    Pia Leminski
    Germany
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    Studying wind energy in Iceland was such a great experience. Working on wind tunnel research and exploring Iceland was unforgettable. The small ISE community and the chance to work on interesting challenges made a big impact on me. Now, I’ve secured a job here in energy and look forward to see what’s next.

    Maxon Quas
    United States
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    I not only got to learn about high-temperature systems in Iceland, but I also had the chance to explore low-temperature geothermal systems in Slovenia through a summer school experience. It was an amazing experience that gave me another perspective on geothermal energy.

    Hary Hutagalung
    Indonesia
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    I would definitely recommend taking advantage of learning from other countries in these fields, and the Fulbright grant was a great way for me to do that. Coming from the US, it was really significant for me to learn from a country that places a higher priority on sustainability and environmental issues.

    Bethany Bronkema
    United States

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