Energy Security in Local and Global Energy Systems

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1GV334

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–22 March 2026
Language of instruction
Swedish
Entry requirements

120 credits including courses in computational science I, programming/computational science II, statistics and electrical engineering and at least one of the courses Energy Systems Physics, Technical Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics for Energy-Related Applications. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

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 12,083
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,083

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-68246

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Registration period
19 December 2025–18 January 2026
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About the course

The course covers the structure of international energy systems and the global usage of different energy resources, as well as various methods for detecting, verifying, and exploiting different energy resources. Infrastructure and associated security and risks. Environmental and political limitations of different energy resources, for example, EU's environmental goal 20-20-20. Political conflicts and risks related to energy resources.

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