University of Birmingham and IIT Madras Launch Sustainable Energy Systems Program

Graduates of the programme will be prepared to work as specialists in a rapidly expanding sector that is at the forefront of the fight against climate change.A new Joint Masters program in Sustainable Energy Systems is being introduced by the University of Birmingham and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. On the official website, applications for the new course are currently accessible, and offer letters will start to be sent on June 26, 2024. Students who are interested can apply at https://ge.iitm.ac.in/uob/sustainable-energy-systems/.Graduates of the programme will be prepared to work as specialists in a rapidly expanding sector that is at the forefront of the fight against climate change. Additionally, within globally renowned research groups, the applicants will complete a sizable individual project that will allow them to apply their expertise to real-world problems. Program participants will get practical industry training as well as a worldwide perspective on sustainable energy.

Students will be able to choose between attending classes in Birmingham and Chennai. The program allows students to choose whether to finish in Birmingham or at IIT Madras. Students will start the program by enrolling in classes at IIT Madras and finishing a brief industry placement. Following that, students can choose between two options:Option 1: Spend a year studying in the UK, including a research project in Birmingham Option 2: Spend six months studying in the UK, then come back to IIT Madras to finish the program and work on a research project there.Students who successfully complete the course will get a single degree that is jointly granted by both universities.