About

The GrEnFIn EMJM is a collaborative degree program offered by the University of Bologna (Italy), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Germany) & Paris Dauphine – PSL University (France).

It is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) framework and proudly carries the Erasmus Mundus label.

The program is supported by internationally renowned associated partner institutions as well as highly engaged large and small enterprises (LSEs and SMEs).

The program’s objective is to cultivate Sustainable Energy Experts (SEEs), proficient professionals capable of addressing evolving challenges in the energy sector with a comprehensive global perspective.

In steering the transition to a more sustainable economy, SEEs play a crucial role by integrating a spectrum of competencies.

These include engineering expertise in green energy sources, proficiency in sustainable economics, and quantitative skills in risk management and financial engineering.

Hence, the GrEnFIn Master provides advanced interdisciplinary education that aligns with evolving competencies for digital and green transitions, including deep-tech, in accordance with the objectives outlined in the European Commission’s New European Innovation Agenda.

The program is conducted in English, welcoming students from around the world.

The mobility schedule includes study phases at each of the three universities and an internship / research assistantship during the fourth semester. Throughout the program, students engage in international summer / winter schools, visits to research institutes or companies, and open events to connect with external stakeholders.

The courses will be taught by local academic experts, professionals and visiting scholars.

Successful students will receive multiple degrees from all three universities, equipped with contemporary technical skills and cutting-edge knowledge that align with stakeholders’ requirements.

Coupled with the cultural and language dimensions, graduates will possess the capabilities needed for successful professional and academic careers.

We have identified key gaps and educational needs through a comprehensive analysis conducted during the previous Knowledge Alliance “GrEnFIn” project, which allowed us to define the emerging skills gap and the profile of a new professional figure to be trained.

While the different groups of stakeholders consulted — from academia to industry — may have had varying motivations, goals and expectations, they all converged on a shared vision of the competencies required for the energy transition.

Specifically, the professional figure highly recommended by the stakeholders, that we called SEE – Sustainable Energy Expert, is expected to have the following capabilities:

• The ability to navigate future changes in external scenarios (due to climate change impact) and internal ones (due to technological progress and innovations).
• The capacity to address future societal and economic challenges arising from global warming.
• A profile that proves beneficial in managing the transition process — whether at the enterprise level or at institutional / regulatory levels.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) are high-level, integrated transnational study programmes:

• At Master level
• Resulting in the award of either a joint or multiple master’s degree

They are delivered by:

• An international partnership of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) from different countries worldwide
• Educational and non-educational partners with specific expertise in the relevant study areas or professional domains

EMJMs include the award of scholarships to excellent students for their participation in one of these Master programmes.

The Erasmus Mundus action aims to:

• Foster excellence in higher education
• Encourage worldwide internationalisation of European HEIs through jointly delivered and recognised programmes
• Increase the HEIs’ ranking of top universities at the global level
• Facilitate the recruitment of the best students on a highly competitive market
• Disseminate Bologna-process tools (ECTS, diploma supplement, joint degrees, quality assurance) beyond Europe

Disclaimer: Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.