- Institution: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master coordinated by University of Toulouse, in partnership with European universities and research centers (including RS2E network partners)
- Degree Level: Master of Science (MSc) – 2 Years / 120 ECTS (EQF Level 7)
- Program type: Master of Science in Engineering (MSc) – 2 Years (120 ECTS)
- Key specializations: Materials science, electrochemistry, energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors), energy conversion (fuel cells), and sustainable energy technologies
- Key Highlights: Prestigious Erasmus Mundus label, international mobility across multiple European institutions, strong industry and research network connections (such as RS2E)
Program Overview
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (i-MESC) is an international graduate program designed to train high-level scientists, R&D engineers, and researchers specializing in advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices.
The curriculum provides a multidisciplinary education bridging chemistry, materials science, physics, and electrochemistry. Students acquire comprehensive skills to design, synthesize, characterize, and optimize materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, addressing the critical global transition toward sustainable energy storage and green mobility.
Key Academic Content & Specializations
The program combines rigorous theoretical training with advanced laboratory practice across multiple international partner universities:
- Fundamental electrochemistry and chemical thermodynamics,
- Synthesis, characterization, and processing of advanced functional materials,
- Solid-state physics and chemistry for energy devices,
- Design and optimization of batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells,
- Characterization techniques using large-scale research facilities and advanced lab instruments
PRACTICAL PROJECTS & INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
As an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master, the program features mandatory international mobility tracks across participating European universities and research institutions, combined with hands-on laboratory work, practical projects, and a substantial research or industrial internship during the final semester.
Professional Opportunities & Career Paths
Graduates step into prominent roles across world-class industrial sectors and research institutions:
- Energy Storage and Battery Manufacturing Industry,
- Renewable Energy Integration and Smart Grids,
- Automotive and Electric Mobility Sector,
- High-Tech Materials and Chemical Industries,
- Academic and Industrial Research & Development (R&D), leading to Ph.D. studies
Typical roles for graduates include R&D Materials Engineer, Electrochemical Energy Storage Engineer, Battery Development Scientist, Project Manager in Energy Systems, and doctoral researcher.
A RECOGNIZED PATHWAY TO INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY
Backed by the Erasmus Mundus framework and supported by networks like RS2E, the i-MESC program delivers elite international training, preparing future experts to drive technological breakthroughs in sustainable energy systems worldwide.