Master’s in Hydrogen in Mobility Engineering: Vehicles & Stations
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen engineering for mobility: vehicles and refuelling stations. 12 modules covering fuel cell vehicles, homologation under UN R134, station design to ISO 19880-1, refuelling protocols, safety, hydrogen quality to ISO 14687 and business models, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Hydrogen in Mobility Engineering: Vehicles & Stations — studying from Australia
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering are essential across Australian industries, particularly in transport, energy, defence and mining. RAMS (reliability, availability, maintainability and safety) practices support asset integrity and regulatory compliance. Vehicle and product homologation is governed by national standards and the Infrastructure department, while work health and safety laws are harmonised across most jurisdictions. Engineers work on safety cases, certification, failure analysis and compliance documentation. Employers include regulators, certification bodies, asset owners and consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$15,800 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does SEIUM's qualification satisfy Australian regulatory or homologation requirements?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees or accredited by national bodies. Homologation and safety regulation in Australia, such as vehicle standards administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, set their own requirements. Confirm with the relevant authority which competencies apply.
Which Australian employers and bodies might value this training in RAMS and regulation?
Consultancies, infrastructure and rail operators, regulators' contractors, and industrial safety teams in Australia may hire people with RAMS and compliance skills. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer. Demonstrated competence and project experience usually carry significant weight.
Is the course manageable alongside work, and how is payment handled?
The programmes are online, taught in English, and include an assigned technical tutor, so you can study from Australia around your job. Fees are payable in instalments, and employers may sponsor you. Confirm the programme length and the time you can realistically commit each week.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the hydrogen value chain in mobility.
Analyse the architecture of fuel cell vehicles.
Apply the homologation requirements for hydrogen vehicles.
Design refuelling stations in line with ISO 19880.
Assess risks and safety measures in installations.
Ensure the quality and certification of the hydrogen supplied.
Evaluate the economic viability of hydrogen mobility projects.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen mobility engineers looking to deepen their knowledge of vehicles and stations.
- Refuelling station project managers.
- Process safety engineers moving into hydrogen installations.
- Hydrogen vehicle homologation specialists.
- Energy transition consultants.
- Zero-emission fleet managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the energy and hydrogen sector.
What you'll work with
- UN R134 (hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles)
- ISO 19880-1:2020 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- ISO 14687:2019 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- SAE J2601 (refuelling protocols)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/535 (hydrogen vehicles)
- Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX (explosive atmospheres)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (pressure equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR (alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Aspen HYSYS
- DNV Phast
- MATLAB/Simulink
- HOMER Pro
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Grey, blue and green hydrogen production1.2Physical and chemical properties1.3Hydrogen value chain1.4Fuel cell vehicles1.5Hydrogen combustion engines1.6Heavy-duty vehicles, buses and rail1.7National and European strategies1.8Costs and competitiveness1.9Comparison with battery vehicles1.10Case study: analysis of a hydrogen truck corridor
2.1FCEV vehicle architecture2.2Fuel cell stack and balance of plant2.3Type III and Type IV tanks2.4Fuel supply and regulation systems2.5Support battery and energy management2.6Leak detection2.7Ventilation and safety2.8System durability2.9Fuel cell system maintenance2.10Lab: energy management model of an FCEV
3.1UN R134 and GTR 133.2Regulation (EU) 2021/5353.3Tank testing3.4Pressure relief devices3.5Crash testing with hydrogen3.6Requirements in the United States3.7Requirements in Japan and China3.8Component marking3.9Technical homologation documentation3.10Practical exercise: homologation plan for a hydrogen bus
4.1Station typologies4.2Compression and storage4.3Dispensers and pre-cooling4.4On-site production by electrolysis4.5Tube-trailer supply4.6Liquid hydrogen supply4.7Capacity and sizing4.8Capital and operating costs4.9Stations for heavy-duty vehicles4.10Workshop: sizing a station for buses
5.1Requirements of ISO 19880-15.2Application of the ATEX Directive5.3Chemical storage regulations5.4Pressure Equipment Directive5.5Safety distances5.6Administrative permits for the station5.7ISO 14687 quality standards5.8Measurement and metrology5.9Station targets under AFIR5.10Case study: permitting a station in Spain
6.1SAE J2601 protocol6.2SAE J2799 communication6.3Heavy-duty refuelling6.4Temperature and pressure control6.5Full-fill criteria6.6Dispenser conformity testing6.7Vehicle–station interoperability6.8Measurement of quantity dispensed6.9New protocols for heavy-duty vehicles6.10Lab: simulation of a 700 bar fill
7.1Leak and explosion hazards7.2Hazardous area classification7.3HAZOP analysis of the station7.4Quantitative risk analysis7.5Detection and mitigation7.6Fire protection7.7Emergency response7.8Tunnels and car parks7.9Staff training7.10Practical exercise: HAZOP of a dispenser
8.1ISO 14687 specification8.2Contaminants critical to the fuel cell8.3Sampling and analysis8.4Quality assurance to ISO 19880-88.5Impact of impurities8.6Hydrogen purification techniques8.7Quality traceability8.8Analysis laboratories8.9Certification of renewable origin8.10Case study: quality control plan for a station
9.1Renewable fuels of non-biological origin (hydrogen)9.2Delegated acts of the Renewable Energy Directive9.3Guarantees of origin9.4CertifHy certification scheme9.5Carbon footprint9.6Life cycle assessment9.7Production incentives9.8Offtake agreements9.9Hydrogen networks regulation9.10Workshop: calculating the footprint of a station's hydrogen
10.1Cost of delivered hydrogen10.2Captive fleet demand10.3Consortia and hydrogen valleys10.4European public funding10.5European IPCEI hydrogen projects10.6Agreements with hauliers10.7Demand risks10.8Market scenarios10.9Viability indicators10.10Practical exercise: financial model of a station
11.1Station maintenance11.2Availability and reliability11.3FCEV maintenance11.4Workshops adapted to hydrogen11.5Periodic tank inspection11.6Incident management11.7Remote station monitoring11.8Operational availability indicators11.9Continuous improvement of operations11.10Case study: maintenance plan for a bus fleet
12.1Definition of the mobility case12.2Vehicle selection12.3Station design12.4Regulatory requirements of the project12.5Risk analysis of the installation12.6Economic analysis of the station12.7Implementation plan12.8Environmental assessment of the project12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, MATLAB/Simulink and HOMER Pro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: sizing a refuelling station for buses, HAZOP analysis of a hydrogen installation and a homologation plan for a fuel cell vehicle. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN R134, ISO 19880-1:2020, ISO 14687:2019, SAE J2601, Regulation (EU) 2021/535, Directive 2014/34/EU ATEX, Directive 2014/68/EU, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 AFIR.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Aspen HYSYS, DNV Phast, MATLAB/Simulink and HOMER Pro, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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