Specialized Master in Hydrogen Energy
Target audience
- Graduates with 5 years' higher education in a technical discipline (e.g. engineer in industrial energy, electrical engineering, industrial systems, mechanics, materials chemistry, professional Master's degree in materials engineering, etc.).
- People wishing to specialize or acquire dual skills
- Professionals with proven skills and experience in the technical field - possibility of Validation des Acquis Professionnels (VAP).
- Graduates, employees and jobseekers
Context
The energy transition means decarbonizing human activities as quickly as possible. Hydrogen energy is one of the levers for decarbonization, with both stationary and on-board applications. The rapidly developing industrial sector around these subjects, in Burgundy Franche-Comté, France and beyond, already has a significant need for hydrogen-trained personnel to respond to a growing number of projects. With more than 20 years of hydrogen research under its belt, UTBM is a major player in the hydrogen ecosystem of the northern Franche-Comté region, where numerous companies are developing in this field, from start-ups to major corporations.
Objectives
Acquire expertise and dual skills in the field of hydrogen energy, or deepen your knowledge in this field with a view to career development, covering both theoretical and field aspects.
More specifically, graduates will be able to :
- Analyze the suitability of hydrogen for an application,
- Compare and choose ways of producing, storing, distributing and consuming hydrogen,
- Design and operate stationary and on-board systems,
- Contribute to the development of a new hydrogen activity within a company or a hydrogen ecosystem,
- Comply with regulations and manage risks,
- Know the major players in the value chain.
- Master the main vocabulary and orders of magnitude related to the hydrogen-energy field.
Training organization
The course is organized within UTBM's Hydrogen-Energy platform, and draws on the skills of the school's teacher-researchers attached to the FEMTO-ST laboratory. It also includes a large number of lectures by professionals in the field, who account for over 50% of the course's timetable.
The total duration of the course is 12 months. The total number of hours is 400. The first 6 months, from September to February, are grouped into 2-week periods (alternating with 2 weeks on the job for employees). The following 6 months correspond to the compulsory in-company assignment (via the internship provided for in the curriculum or the employment contract, e.g. pro contract). A professional thesis is also prepared throughout the year.
Program
The program covers the entire hydrogen value chain, while addressing cross-functional issues such as safety and the creation of new activities and ecosystems.
- Why hydrogen (30h)
- Hydrogen production (40h)
- Hydrogen storage and distribution (65h)
- Powering fuel cells, motors and turbines (80h)
- Designing hybrid systems (85h)
- Safety and risk management (45h)
- Setting up businesses and ecosystems (55h)
- Work placement (800h)
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
Admission procedures
Selection is by application and interview. The application form, available here, includes a detailed CV, cover letter, transcripts, copies of diplomas and any letters of recommendation. Interviews can be conducted in person or by videoconference.
Application deadlines
- Apply now for the next session
- Examination of applications and preliminary audition of candidates by Teams au fil de l'eau
- One admissions jury per month from March to June
Next session
Start of next session scheduled for mid-September 2025
Registration fees
The registration fee is :
- 9500 € for individuals,
- 15,000 for companies (employees, professional training contracts, etc.).
Financing options
This diploma course can be financed by your company (ask your HR department for details), by your company's OPCO, by Pôle emploi for jobseekers (ask your PE advisor for details), and by other types of financing (FIFPL...). However, it is not yet eligible for the CPF (although a specific rate of €9500 has been set for non-financed trainees), nor for apprenticeship or professionalization contracts (with possible exceptions in the plastics industry).
Possible consideration of disability situations
The course will be fully accessible to people with motor disabilities. Special arrangements can be made for different types of disability, such as visual or hearing impairments, as well as dyslexia.
Contact
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us on 03 84 58 33 02 or msh2@utbm.fr.
Every year, the training managers schedule a time for group or individual discussions with interested parties - please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.
Internships, contracts, hiring opportunities
Companies, industrial partners, if you are interested in the profiles of our students or graduates, you can post your internships and other job opportunities on our Career Center JobTeaser and on the Linkedin Pro Network UTBM page. See the procedures by following this link.
Course co-leaders
Elodie PAHON, Senior Lecturer HDR
Pascal BRIOIS, Senior Lecturer HDR