Master of Renewable Energy Programme is designed to produce experts in the field of Renewable Energy among local and international students. This program offers opportunity for professional and graduate students with advanced understanding in various core applications in Renewable Energy technology and management. The programme aims to develop human resources with the knowledge and skills to advance research and development of effective measures to address current energy issues. It also offers an education that is directly relevant to the latest advancements in the Renewable-Energy-related industry.
Master of Renewable Energy is a matching programme for Master of Energy Science with Kyoto University, Japan under the University of Malaya – Kyoto University, under the University of Malaya – Kyoto University, Double Degree Memorandum of Agreement signed on 16th August 2008. Students can be awarded two Master Degrees from University of Malaya and Kyoto University, Japan by means of overseas study programme with credit transfer.
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Programme
HQA – Master of Renewable Energy by Coursework
Duration of study
Minimum : 2 Semesters
Maximum : 8 Semesters
1. Qualification Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours not less than 3.0 CGPA in related field of study or an equivalent degree; OR other qualifications approved by the Senate from time to time.
However, applicants with a Bachelor Degree with CGPA of 2.7 to 2.99 can also be considered, but he/she must fulfill at least ONE (1) of the following criteria: Has working experience in related field; OR, has one (1) ISI publication; OR, a scholarship holder; OR, a UM graduate.
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2. Language Requirements
Foreign candidates are required to:
Have at least IELTS Band 6 or TOEFL 550 if their first degree is from a university where English is not the medium of instruction; OR pass an English proficiency test approved by the University.
Elective Courses (Select 5)
Note:
1) For elective courses, minimum number of students must be more than 10 registered students at any time.
2) Course offered, subjected to the availability of lecturer of the specific course.
3) * Course content may contain technical aspect.
Graduates of Master of Renewable Energy can pursue careers as renewable energy engineers, project managers, sustainability consultants, policy advisors, or R&D scientists across industries including energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, and research institutions.
Our Master's programme equips you with:
Semester 1
| Day | Time | Course Code | Course Title |
| Saturday | 9.00 AM-12.00 NOON | HQA7014 | ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGY |
12.00 NOON -3.00 PM | HQA7006 | FOUNDATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY | |
3.00 PM - 6.00 PM | HQA7001 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | |
| Sunday | 9.00 AM-12.00 NOON | HQA7003 | ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
| 12.00 NOON -3.00 PM | HQA7015 | LOW CARBON BUILDINGS | |
| 3.00 PM - 6.00 PM | HQA7005 | ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MANAGEMENT |
Semester 2
| Day | Time | Course Code | Course Title |
| Saturday | 9.00 AM-12.00 NOON | HQA7018 | SOLAR ENERGY |
12.00 NOON -3.00 PM | HQA7011 | SMART GRID | |
3.00 PM - 6.00 PM | HQA7004 | ENERGY POLICY | |
| Sunday | 9.00 AM-12.00 NOON | HQA7019 | HYDRO ENERGY |
| HQA7021 | HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY | ||
| 12.00 NOON -3.00 PM | HQA7012 | BIOENERGYY | |
| 3.00 PM - 6.00 PM | HQA7016 | ENERGY CONOMICS |
Last Update: 12/12/2025