Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
| URL (web) | KU: http://www.ku.edu.np/ee/meepe Application form: Download Note: Nepalese candidates should submit one copy of application form to Kathmandu University, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. |
| Contact person/unit | NTNU: Prof. Erling Ildstad/Senior Engineer Halsten Aastebol Department of Electrical Power Engineering KU: Brijesh Adhikary Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Contact phone | NTNU: +47-73594226/+47-73594267 KU: +977-11-661399 |
| Contact emails | NTNU: rita.kumar@ntnu.no, halsten.aastebol@elkraft.ntnu.no KU: eee@ku.edu.np, brijesh@ku.edu.np |
| Duration | Two years (23 months) |
| Programme description | The MEEPE is a NORAD’s Master Program within the energy and petroleum sector for Master Studies supported by Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and is administered by Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway. The program is a sandwich type program comprising one semester study at NTNU, Norway, and 3 semesters study at KU, Nepal. The degree is awarded by KU mentioning study at NTNU. Admitted students are provided with scholarships. |
| Location | Semester I (Aug.-Dec): NTNU, Trondheim, Norway Semester II (Jan-June), III (Aug-Dec), and IV (Jan-June): KU, Dhulikhel, Nepal |
| Yearly application deadline(s) (dates) | 31 March, 2011 |
| Accredited | NTNU courses are accredited by NOKUT. Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous not-for-profit public institution established by the Act of The Parliament of Nepal in 1991. Accreditation is given by the Government of Nepal to award degree for the course approved by the Academic Council of KU. |
| General requirements | Eligible Countries:Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bhutan, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda and Vietnam, Zambia. � Relevant professional experience of 1 years � Leave of absence from your job in your home country � For countries where English is not the official language, a TOEFL test certificate or an equivalent documentation is required. A TOEFL score of 500 points (paper-based) or 170 (computer-based) is required. Age: Preferably 25-35 years The programme aims at equitable access and gender parity and women are especially encouraged to apply. |
| Formal prerequisites | Applicants must hold Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks or 2.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average (on a 4 point grading system). |
| Recommended prerequisites | University undergraduate level knowledge in mathematics, power systems, electrical machines, system/control theory, electronics, electromagnetics, and materials science Computer programming skill, numerical computation skill, English written and verbal communication skills. |
| Tuition | Students do not need to pay tuition fee. Any tuition fee required by the universities is covered by the programme budget |
| Subject area | Discipline: Engineering and technology Sub Discipline: Electrical power engineering in energy and petroleum sector. |
| Degree | Awarding institution: Kathmandu University, Nepal Degree title: Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering |
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