Local Solutions for Energy Access
Framework to analyse distributed renewable energy (DRE) sectors, assess challenges, and develop solutions for energy access—ideal early in the MSc journey.
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Programme Overview
A comprehensive two-year master’s programme designed to train engineers and scientists in renewable energy technologies, providing core skills and knowledge needed to solve practical challenges in Eastern and Southern Africa’s energy sector.
Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
Study Mode
- Full-time
Credits
- 240 credits (Master’s Degree)
- Mandatory TEA-LP Short courses (Free of charge)
Why Choose This Programme?
- World-class facilities including state-of-the-art High E-tech Smart-Grid laboratory
- International collaboration with partners from Allover the Globe
- Focus on practical, industry-relevant skills and research
Career Paths:
- Project Manager: Lead renewable energy initiatives
- Systems Engineer: Design tomorrow’s power solutions
- Energy Analyst: Shape energy policies
- Clean Tech Entrepreneur: Launch your own venture
- Technical Consultant: Advise global energy projects
- etc..
Scholarship Opportunities
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (https://mcfsp.ur.ac.rw/)
- Higher Education Council (HEC) (https://www.hec.gov.rw/updates/scholarships)
Programme Structure
The MSc in Renewable Energy programme consists of 240 credits spread over four semesters (two years). Each semester is 15 weeks long, including 12 weeks of teaching, 1 week for revision, and 2 weeks for examinations.
Semester 1 (55 Credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE 6161 | Mathematical Analysis and Matrix Theory | 10 | 36 |
| ENE 6162 | Power and Energy Systems | 10 | 36 |
| ENE 6163 | Energy Systems Modelling and Optimization | 15 | 48 |
| ENE 6164 | Research Methodology | 10 | 36 |
| ENE 6165 | Microeconomics of the Energy Sector | 10 | 36 |
Semester 2 (65 Credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE 6261 | Advanced Power Electronics | 10 | 36 |
| ENE 6262 | Corporate Finance and Business Communication | 10 | 36 |
| REE 6261 | Thermal Energy and Bioenergy | 15 | 48 |
| REE 6262 | Fluid Dynamics and Hydropower | 15 | 48 |
| REE 6263 | Wind and Solar Energy | 15 | 48 |
Semester 3 (40 Credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| REE 6361 | Renewable Energy Integration | 10 | 36 |
| REE 6362 | Power Systems Dynamics | 15 | 48 |
| ENE 6361 | Smart-grid Systems | 15 | 48 |
Semester 4 (80 Credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Credits | Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| REE 6461 | Dissertation | 80 | 288 |
Assessment Strategy
Course Modules:
- Continuous Assessment: 60%
- Final Examination: 40%
- Minimum passing score: 60%
Dissertation:
- Written report
- Presentation
- Oral examination by external examiner(s)
Programme partner
Supported by TEA-LP
Transforming Energy Access — Learning Partnership
ACE-ESD offers two mandatory short courses—developed with support from
TEA-LP—to
build skills for the energy and off-grid sectors. They are open to MSc Renewable Energy students
and to energy-sector professionals who meet each course prerequisites.
- Free of charge for MSc Renewable Energy students (counts toward degree training requirements)
- Certificate of Training after successful completion of all sessions and assessments
- Invitation to join the TEA-LP network and off-grid energy access opportunities
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering
- Minimum Second Class, Upper Division; or
- Second Class, Lower Division with 2 years relevant work experience
- Sufficient English language proficiency
Application Timeline
September 2026 intake
Application Phase
Call open 5 June – 30 June 2026
Application deadline 1 July 2026
Admission Phase
Application review 2 July – 31 July 2026
Notification of acceptance 1 August – 25 August 2026
Admission letters issued 26 August – 10 September 2026
Enrollment Phase
Registration and fee payment 11 September – 30 September 2026
Induction week and classes begin September 2026
Apply via the UR postgraduate application portal. For ACE-ESD programme questions, email uraceesd@ur.ac.rw.
Tuition Fees
Current authorized fee
https://ur.ac.rw/IMG/pdf/fees_structure_2018_2019_combined-pivote.pdf
Programme Leader: Dr. Emmanuel Ufiteyezu
Email:ufiteyezuem@yahoo.fr
Phone: +250782122418
Address: College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda
P.O.BOX BP 3900, Kigali