Higher Education and Degrees in Renewable Energy

Here you'll find resources on undergraduate and graduate degrees and courses in energy, as well as energy-related programs at universities and colleges.

American Society for Engineering Education: Directory of Engineering Colleges

Provides detailed profiles of U.S. and Canadian schools offering undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, as well as engineering technology.

Arizona Solar Center: Courses

Features a listing of courses in Arizona that teach concepts and applications of solar energy usage.

Center for Energy and Environmental Studies

Offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Boston University in energy and environmental studies.

Colleges and Universities with Fuel Cell Specific Courses or Research Programs

A listing from Fuel Cells 2000 featuring higher education opportunities in fuel cells.

Energy and Resources Group

An academic program at the University of California at Berkeley that offers two-year graduate degrees in Energy and Resources, as well as a doctorate.

Environmental Systems Technology Program

A program at Oakland Community College that offers courses in renewable energy systems, energy management, automated building systems, and digital controls. Some courses are designed as online courses; faculty, educators, professional, interested consumers, and remote students can take these courses from anywhere.

Humboldt State University: Energy Resources Engineering

Focuses on designing, implementing, and managing energy technologies that use resources in a sustainable manner.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell-Related College Programs

Features links to information on colleges and universities that offer courses and other activities related to hydrogen and fuel cells.

Lane Community College: Energy Management Technician

A two-year associate of applied science degree program in Oregon.

Northwest Energy Education Institute

A department within Lane Community College in Oregon that trains and certifies professionals in energy management, including residential energy auditing and building operation.

San Juan College: Renewable Energy Program

Gives students a solid foundation in the fundamental physics and design/installation techniques required to work with renewable technologies.

Sonoma State University: Energy Management and Design

A program in the Department of Environmental Studies and Planning that prepares students for professional careers in the energy field.

Sweden Royal Institute of Technology: Sustainable Energy Engineering

Offers a Master of Science degree program in Sustainable Energy Engineering with two parallel study majors: Sustainable Power Generation and Sustainable Energy Utilization in the Built Environment.

Universities and Courses in Sustainable Development

College programs featured on the U.S. Department of Energy Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development Web site.

University Leaders for a Sustainable Future

Assists colleges and universities in making sustainability an integral part of curriculum, research, operations, and outreach.

University of Montana: Energy Technology

The University of Montana's College of Technology is offering a two year Associate of Applied Science degree in Energy Technology. Courses are offered online and include Energy Systems, Solar and Wind Systems, Fuel Cells, Bioenergy, and many more.

University of New South Wales: Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering

Offers undergraduate training in the area of photovoltaics and solar energy, as well as postgraduate and research training opportunities.

University of Oregon: Energy and Environmental Issues

Provides information about its online classes related to energy and environmental issues.