Admission Requirements

To complete your application, please submit the following documents. All documents must be received before the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed. If you completed your undergraduate degree at RU and plan to continue your studies directly, only a personal statement is required, as your records are already in the system.

Application Checklist

Certified Copy of Academic Record

• Submit confirmed copies of your academic records, such as transcripts from your university and copies of your bachelor's or master's degree. An officially recognized and completed bachelor's degree is required for acceptance into the MSc program. Applicants currently completing a bachelor’s degree may apply, provided the degree will be completed before the start of the program.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Include details of your educational and professional history, along with any additional information that supports your application.

Scanned Copy of Passport

• Please send a scanned copy of your passport for identification purposes.

Personal Statement

• Provide a brief essay (up to 300 words) describing your future plans and how the MSc at the Iceland School of Energy at RU will help you achieve them.

Two Letters of Recommendation

• Submit two letters from individuals who know you well in an academic, professional, or community setting. These may include teachers, employers, or mentors. Recommenders should send letters directly to ise@ru.is.

Program Specific

Each program offered by the Iceland School of Energy has specific requirements.

M.Sc. Sustainable Energy

• Open to students from diverse fields, examples include: Natural Resources, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Architecture, Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Business, Management
• Applicants must have completed mathematics courses, including calculus, to ensure readiness for technical coursework.

M.Sc. Sustainable Energy Engineering

• Open to students with a degree in engineering, examples include: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum, Operations, Geological, Mechatronics, Biochemical Energy
• Applicants must have taken some programming courses to ensure readiness for technical coursework.
• To graduate with a master's in engineering and become a chartered engineer in Iceland, students must meet the Ministry of Industries and Innovation's requirements. For details, click here.

M.Sc. Electric Power Management

• The degree is open for students with a bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics and other related fields. A background in power systems and circuit analysis is recommended.

M.Sc. Electric Power Engineering

• Open to students with a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields. A background in power systems is recommended
• Applicants must have taken some programming courses to ensure readiness for technical coursework.
• To graduate with a master's in engineering and become a chartered engineer in Iceland, students must meet the Ministry of Industries and Innovation's requirements. For details, click here.

Energy Field School

• We welcome undergraduates entering their final year of studies, graduate students, and professionals from various backgrounds.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. Accepted certificates include:

• TOEFL: Minimum score of 577 (paper-based), 230 (computer-based), or 91 (internet-based).

• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 (academic only).

• DAAD Language Certificate: At least B2.

• Cambridge Certificate: At least B2.

English Proficiency Waivers:

• Applicant's first language is English.
  
• Applicant has completed a higher education degree (minimum of 3 years full-time) in English (confirmation certificate required).
• Applicants from Iceland, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark are exempt.