Master’s in Hydrogen & Power-to-X Engineering (In-Depth)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in advanced hydrogen and Power-to-X engineering, structured in 12 modules covering electrolysis, renewable supply, storage and transport, e-fuels, industrial and mobility uses, safety, RFNBO regulation and LCOH economics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Hydrogen & Power-to-X Engineering (In-Depth) — studying from Canada
Canada's energy sector spans oil and gas in Alberta, hydroelectricity in Québec and Manitoba, nuclear generation in Ontario, and growing wind and solar capacity across several provinces. Transmission and distribution networks are operated by provincial utilities such as Hydro-Québec and Ontario Power Generation, alongside private operators. Grid modernisation, interconnection and energy efficiency are priority areas for engineers. Regulation is handled by provincial energy boards and the federal Canada Energy Regulator.
Fees for Canada: C$13,900 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Canada
Who licenses energy and power network engineers in Canada?
Power and energy engineers in Canada usually obtain Professional Engineer licences from provincial associations, which regulate the use of the title and require accredited education and experience. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees and not accredited by a national body, so they do not themselves grant licensing. Employers or relevant bodies decide recognition, so verify this first.
Do Canadian utilities and energy employers value this type of training?
Canadian utilities and energy firms, including those in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec, typically prioritise licensed engineers and verifiable operational experience. A SEIUM qualification may complement your profile, and a strong final project can help demonstrate skills, but its acceptance is for each employer to decide. Ask employers what they expect before enrolling.
Can I study alongside a job, and what about funding and language?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa and plan sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Instruction is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.
Compare electrolysis technologies.
Size the renewable supply to electrolysers.
Assess storage, transport and conversion routes.
Design Power-to-X processes for e-fuels.
Apply safety regulations to hydrogen installations.
Calculate the levelised cost of hydrogen and its viability.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen project engineers
- Power-to-X process engineers
- Hydrogen economics analysts
- Industrial safety specialists
- Energy regulation consultants
- Industrial decarbonisation project developers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the energy sector
What you'll work with
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 (methodology for RFNBO)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185 (RFNBO emissions savings threshold)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen)
- ISO 22734 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis)
- ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Aspen Plus
- HOMER Pro
- Python (Pyomo)
- H2A (NREL)
- MATLAB/Simulink
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Properties of hydrogen1.2Hydrogen colours and their critique1.3Current and future demand1.4European and Spanish hydrogen strategies1.5Spain's Hydrogen Roadmap1.6Hydrogen valleys1.7Hard-to-electrify uses1.8Costs of renewable hydrogen1.9Challenges of the hydrogen economy1.10Case study: analysis of a Spanish hydrogen valley
2.1Electrochemical principles of electrolysis2.2Large-scale alkaline electrolysers2.3PEM membrane electrolysers2.4Solid oxide electrolysers2.5AEM anion exchange membrane electrolysers2.6Efficiency and specific consumption2.7Balance of plant2.8Water quality2.9Stack degradation2.10Lab: polarisation model of a PEM cell
3.1Coupling with photovoltaics and wind3.2Load factor and costs3.3Renewable PPAs for hydrogen3.4Additionality criteria3.5Temporal and geographical correlation3.6Flexible electrolyser operation3.7Intermediate hydrogen storage3.8Grid-connected versus off-grid3.9Sizing optimisation3.10Practical: sizing a PV plant and electrolyser
4.1Hydrogen compression4.2Liquefaction and cryogenic transport4.3Storage in salt caverns4.4LOHC organic carriers4.5Ammonia as an energy carrier4.6Dedicated hydrogen transport pipelines4.7Injection into gas networks4.8Road transport4.9European backbone network4.10Case study: comparison of hydrogen transport routes
5.1Concept and scope of Power-to-X5.2Green ammonia production5.3Renewable methanol production5.4Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels5.5Synthetic methane by methanation5.6CO2 capture as a feedstock5.7Sustainable aviation fuels5.8Alternative marine fuels5.9Chain efficiencies5.10Lab: balance of an e-methanol plant
6.1Hydrogen in refineries6.2Fertiliser production6.3Direct reduction steel6.4Basic chemicals6.5High-temperature heat6.6Ceramics and glass6.7Replacement of grey hydrogen6.8Industrial supply contracts6.9Industrial cases in Spain6.10Practical: hydrogen decarbonisation of a chemical plant
7.1PEM fuel cells7.2Hydrogen heavy-duty vehicles7.3Buses and fleets7.4Hydrogen refuelling stations7.5Hydrogen rail7.6Maritime fuel cell applications7.7Aviation and hydrogen7.8Comparison with batteries7.9Infrastructure required by AFIR7.10Case study: planning a refuelling station for a bus fleet
8.1Hazard properties of hydrogen8.2Flammability and detonation8.3Material embrittlement8.4ATEX zone classification8.5Leak detection8.6Safety distances8.7HAZOP analysis of installations8.8Industrial safety regulations8.9Emergency management8.10Workshop: HAZOP analysis of an electrolyser
9.1RED III Directive and RFNBO9.2Delegated acts on renewable hydrogen9.3Guarantees of origin9.4Hydrogen certification9.5Hydrogen and decarbonised gas package9.6European Hydrogen Bank9.7IPCEI hydrogen projects9.8PERTE ERHA grants9.9Plant permitting9.10Practical: verification of RFNBO criteria for a project
10.1LCOH and its components10.2Electrolyser CAPEX10.3Cost of electricity10.4Learning curves10.5Contracts for difference10.6European Hydrogen Bank auctions10.7Project financial model10.8Demand risks10.9Sensitivity analysis10.10Lab: LCOH calculation with sensitivity analysis
11.1Conceptual and basic engineering11.2Plant design11.3Technology selection11.4Integration with the end user11.5Utilities and services11.6Construction and installation11.7Commissioning11.8Operation and maintenance11.9Risk management11.10Case study: conceptual engineering of a 20 MW plant
12.1Definition of the use case12.2Design of the renewable supply12.3Electrolysis selection12.4Logistics or conversion chain12.5Safety analysis12.6Economic assessment of the case12.7Applicable regulatory framework12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen Plus, HOMER Pro, Python (Pyomo), H2A (NREL) and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for sizing of electrolysis plants with renewables, levelised cost of hydrogen calculation and risk analysis of hydrogen installations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (RED III), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1184 (methodology for RFNBO), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1185 (RFNBO emissions savings threshold), Directive (EU) 2024/1788 (internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen), ISO 22734 (hydrogen generators using water electrolysis), ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations), Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), 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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme 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 Plus, HOMER Pro, Python (Pyomo), H2A (NREL) and MATLAB/Simulink, 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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