Advanced Energy Systems
Graduate Program at Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are at the forefront of a massive shift in the way energy is sourced and consumed worldwide. The Advanced Energy Systems program is creating the next generation of thought leaders to capably and creatively guide this vital energy sector transition. Master’s and doctorate-level researchers will develop the skills and knowledge to address the full complexity of tomorrow’s infrastructure, economic and environmental challenges to support government, academia, nonprofits and private business.
Program is a direct
collaboration between
Mines and NREL
Over 200 research
industry partners
Mines and NREL
are located less
than 5 miles apart
Requirements and Costs
Master’s Non-Thesis
- Bachelor’s degree: Required
- GRE: Not Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – two letters. Letters of recommendation are not required for current Mines students.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement tab
Doctorate
- Bachelor’s degree: Required
- GRE: Optional for applicants who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their undergraduate degree coursework. Not Required for Current Mines Applicants.
- Letters of Recommendation: Required – three letters
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV): Required
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Transcript(s): Required. Must be submitted for all schools attended (unofficial transcripts accepted for admissions review and must show successful completion of any required prerequisite course(s).
- For international applicants or applicants whose native language is not English, please review the ENGLISH PROFICIENCY requirement.
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At less than 4.5 credit hours, you may be ineligible for financial aid.
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Degree Options
Master’s Non-Thesis
- Advanced Energy Systems
PhD
- Advanced Energy Systems
“The partnership with NREL is incredibly valuable because they are on the cutting edge of research in the renewable energy field. You can learn from experts in any field of research in renewable energy that you want with all of the connections at NREL.”
Justin Richardson
Master’s Student, Advanced Energy Systems