MSc Energy for Sustainable Social Development
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
2 years
Fee
Rs.
Summary
Two-year master's program focused on sustainable energy design, planning, technology, and social-development frameworks for rural and urban contexts.
Emphasizes energy-system planning, policy analysis, sustainable design, and social-development integration.
Uses fieldwork, case studies, and stakeholder analysis as core learning modes.
Develops capability to design energy solutions, analyze policy, conduct research, and manage projects.
Applies whole-to-part strategy from macro energy planning to micro design and implementation.
Includes electives targeting rural reconstruction, off-grid systems, gender inclusion, and sustainable buildings.
Description
Semester-wise Curriculum (Separated Tables)
Semester I
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EG 801 AR | Sustainable Energy Design for Social Development | 4 |
| EG 802 AR | Energy in Sustainable Urban and Rural Planning | 4 |
| EG 803 AR | Sustainable Energy Technology | 4 |
| EG 804 AR | Research Methodology | 4 |
| Total | — | 16 |
Semester II
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EG 851 AR | Case Study Research and Stakeholder Methodology | 4 |
| EG 852 AR | Sustainable Energy Planning and Policy Analysis | 4 |
| EG 853 AR | Elective I (Choose one): • Energy and Rural Reconstruction • Off-grid Energy Solutions for Urban/Rural Areas | 4 |
| EG 854 AR | Elective II: • Management of Micro-Level Clean Energy Projects | 4 |
| Total | — | 16 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EG 901 AR | Elective III: • Stakeholder Inclusion: Gender Mainstreaming and Energy Innovation | 4 |
| EG 902 AR | Elective IV (Choose one): • Sustainable Building Design and Planning • Inter-Department Course (MS Urban Planning / MSRE / MSESPM) | 4 |
| EG 903 AR | Group Project | 4 |
| Total | — | 12 |
Semester IV
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EG 951 AR | Thesis | 16 |
| Total | — | 16 |
Features
Features
Core + elective structure aligned with sustainable-energy specialization.
Field-based problem-solving as a central learning tool.
Group project addressing real societal energy problems.
Thesis requiring original research linked to sustainability and social development.
Interdisciplinary elective options including urban planning and gender-focused innovation.
Program origin supported by NTNU and NORAD collaboration.
Admission Process
Admission Process
Bachelor’s in Architecture (5-year) or Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Agriculture, Industrial).
Sit for IOE postgraduate entrance examination.
Meet minimum qualifying score for MSESSD.
Selection strictly merit-based from entrance ranking.
Seat allocation into Regular, Full-Fee, Sponsored.
Campus-level admission confirmation after selection.
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
Mechanical–energy integration roles in planning and design.
Sustainable energy planner for government, NGOs, INGOs.
Renewable-energy project engineer and project manager.
Building-energy analyst for architectural and urban systems.
Rural/urban energy access consultant.
Researcher in sustainable development and energy policy.
No entrance requirements available
Curriculum 1
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