Energy Knowledge
Course, Bachelor's level, 1GV310
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Spring 2026 Spring 2026, Flexible, 50%, Distance learning, Swedish
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 2
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 19 January 2026–7 June 2026
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 32,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 32,500
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2025
- Application code
- UU-68216
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 18 December 2025–11 January 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Flexible, 50%, Distance learning, Swedish
- Location
- Flexible
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- Distance learning
- Number of mandatory on-campus meetings
- 0
- Number of optional on-campus meetings
- 2
- Instructional time
- Evening
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–6 June 2027
- Language of instruction
- Swedish
- Entry requirements
-
General entry requirements
- Selection
-
Final school grades (66%) - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34%)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 41,250
- Total tuition fee: SEK 41,250
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-68216
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–11 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course covers the basics of energy and energy systems. Occurrences, prospecting and use of fossil fuels. Nuclear power, fission, fusion and safety issues. Non-fossil thermal energy technologies such as bioenergy, peat, waste, and geothermal energy. Renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydro. Environmental consequences of energy production. Energy distribution and the role of energy in the world economy and society. Energy security issues and geopolitics around energy resources. Future energy outlooks and scenarios.
Outline for distance course: This is a distance course. Two non-mandatory meetings are arranged in Visby for participants who want to meet in real life, all other teaching is web-based.
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