Sustainable energy communities

Description of Postgraduate Degree Course

General Information

Level: Second-Level

Field of study: Engineering

Duration: Duration: 1 year

Mode of Delivery: Online

Location: Pisa

CFUs: 60

Admission application: Applications open until 06 November 2025

Start date: 05 December 2025

The postgraduate degree course Comunità energetiche sostenibili, developed within the framework of the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Energy Communities, is an advanced training course inspired by the principles of Energy for Sustainable Development, with a specific focus on Energy Communities.

The programme offers interdisciplinary training in the analysis, design, management and monitoring of scientific and socio-economic aspects, providing a comprehensive understanding of all aspects concerning the areas of implementation of CERS and energy for sustainable development.

The postgraduate degree course trains experts to independently navigate and manage complex systems, with particular attention to their interconnections with sustainable development, and to assess impacts as well as social, environmental, legal, economic and cultural aspects involved in the complexities of Energy Communities and the field of energy for sustainable development.

Career opportunities

The postgraduate degree course trains professionals seeking employment in the field of Sustainable Energy Communities and Sustainable Energy.

This also supports individuals already active in the field by enhancing their skills and expertise through new tools, without interrupting their professional activities. The course includes a special focus on the role of Energy Managers.

Fees

E-learning

Regular students:

3000 € payable in 3 instalments

  • 1200 € no later than 25 November 2025
  • 800 € no later than 15 February 2026
  • 1000 € no later than 15 April 2026

Online auditing students:

1500 € in a single installment

Registration fee reductions are available for 6 students as specified in the call for applications.