Master of Science in Energy for Circular Economy (Online Masters)

Energy transformation from weather-dependent resources on earth to useful energy services with a minimum impact on the environment is a challenge faced by many societies in the contemporary world. With climate change and other environmental degradation due to the use of energy services causing significant issues specifically in the emerging economies, the need for innovation, optimal use of technology and sustainable energy cannot be understated. Higher-level education in the energy sector therefore is seen as a necessary tool to equip the personnel in the industry to ensure better living conditions and sustainable life for all citizens.

Potential graduates of this programme will obtain knowledge and expertise in the areas of energy technology and management, including but not limited to solar PV, solar thermal, wind power, wave power, geothermal energy, energy storage, nuclear energy, hydroelectric and other traditional energy fields, smart grids, energy management in buildings, industry and transportation, energy auditing, energy systems planning, energy economics, energy policy and development, carbon accounting and reduction, and environmental pollution controls. The graduates shall enter energy technology and management related careers as leaders in design, site analysis, policy planning and implementation, auditing, management, quality control, sales, and as entrepreneurial initiators.

Both Local and International students can apply for this master progrmme, The process for applying to master programme is the same for international and domestic students. Please review the information below to better understand what is required, and follow this three-step process. Be sure to save your Applicant Number so that you can use it in future to access your application.

For candidate to be enrolled for the study programme, he/she shall possess

• A Bachelors Honours degree in engineering from a recognized university or
• A Bachelors Honours degree in science from a recognized university, in a relevant field, and a minimum of 1 year of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field or
• A Bachelors Honours degree, in a relevant subject area other than mentioned in (a) and (b), and a minimum 2 years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field or
• A Bachelors degree from a recognized university, in a relevant field, and a minimum of 3 years of post-qualifying experience in the relevant field or
• Any recognized category of membership of a Professional Institute in a relevant field obtained through an academic route equivalent to SLQF Level 6 or above and a minimum of 5 years of experience

How to Apply

• • In the master programme homepage or under quick links, click on the ‘Apply Online’ to obtain an online account login.
  • Register ONCE by creating a new account. In order to do this click on create new account as per the instructions given in the page.

Note: You need to provide information considered as MANDATORY including an email address and a mobile number, both of which may be your own or of a family member/friend. The university may use them to communicate with you, to acknowledge receipt of your application and to provide you additional information as and when necessary.

• • Once your account has been created you can proceed to submit your application online. For this you need to go to “Online Application” and proceed by entering your username and password and then fill the online application form. Once you have filled all sections, submit the form.

Note: Select the payment method and proceed further by following the instructions given. Application fee inclusive of grading test fee is LKR 5000 (Local students) & USD 15 (International students). You can pay this amount by credit/debit card. Applicants who do not have a Credit/Debit card can make the respective payment by cash to Regional or Study Centre of The OUSL mentioned in the advertisement.

• Download the Admission Form for the grading Test which will be generated for you after successful completion of the application process. Keep a printout of the Admission as it is essential to produce the Admission at the grading test.

For Sri Lankan Studetns: LKR 400000

For International Students: USD 2500

Programm Coordinator

Eng. Ruchira Abeweera

(+94) 112 881 227 / (+94) 777 821 752

rrabe@ou.ac.lk