MSc
Master in Renewable Energy
A comprehensive two-year master’s programme designed to train engineers and scientists in renewable energy (…)
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University of Rwanda · College of Science and Technology
Training leaders for Africa’s energy future
ACE-ESD delivers world-class MSc and PhD programmes, applied research, and regional partnerships that power sustainable energy solutions across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Why ACE-ESD
A regional hub for energy education
Discover programmes, facilities, and the community behind the Africa Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development.
Academic
Programmes
MSc and PhD degrees in renewable energy, power systems, and energy economics, plus professional short courses.
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Smart-grid laboratory with Labsoft, SCADA, and hands-on training modules for students and researchers.
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Programmes
MSc
Master of Science in Electrical Power Systems
A two-year master’s programme that trains engineers to plan, design, operate, and control power generation, (…)
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MSc
Master of Science in Energy Economics
A two-year master’s programme providing in-depth training in economics, finance, policy, and engineering principles (…)
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PhD
PhD in Energy Economics
This program specification has been produced to conform to the Rwandan National Qualifications Framework for Higher (…)
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PhD
PhD in Electrical Power Systems
This program specification has been produced to conform to the Rwandan National Qualifications Framework for Higher (…)
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PhD
PhD in Renewable Energy
This program specification has been produced to conform to the Rwandan National Qualifications Framework for Higher (…)
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Course
Mini-grids: Planning and Design
This course aims to provide the Masters’ level student with a multi-disciplinary framework for understanding the (…)
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Course
Local Solutions for energy access
This multi-disciplinary Masters’ level course provides participants with a framework to analyze the local/regional (…)
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Success stories
Research partnerships, student achievements, and centre milestones from across ACE-ESD.
Georgia Tech delegation visits ACEESD to strengthen research and innovation partnership
On 25 March 2026, a delegation from Georgia Tech University visited the Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (…)
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ACEESD attends the final TAM Meeting, hailed for a decade of impact
The Africa Centre of Excellence in Energy for Sustainable Development (ACEESD) joined other Centres of Excellence under the Eastern and (…)
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Prime Minister urges 9526 graduates to be bold and dream big
The University of Rwanda (UR) held its grand 11th graduation ceremony on 17th October 2025, celebrating the academic success of 9,526 (…)
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Our community
Assoc. Prof. Charles Kabiri
Dr. Al-Mas Sendegeya
Dr. Alexander Lugatona Kyaruzi
Dr. Alice Ikuzwe
Deputy principal in charge of Academics and Training at Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC)
Dr. Bernard B. MUNYAZIKWIYE
Dr. Bikorimana JMV
Dr. Burnet Mkandawire
Dr. Christian Kwisanga
Senior Lecturer
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Our partners
Global and regional institutions supporting ACE-ESD research, training, and innovation.
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