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Advanced Master® in Positive Energy Building

In line with international global issues and accompanying action plans, such as the French Climate and Resilience, Climate Energy and Energy Transition for Green Growth Acts, the Low-Carbon Strategy, and the French High Council for the Climate, this course aims to train engineers with expertise in the energy eco-efficiency of buildings, with the keys and methodologies needed to develop sustainable, intelligent and eco-efficient buildings, and improve the energy efficiency of existing ones.

This Advanced Master’s program reflects IMT Nord Europe’s commitment to excellence in energy sustainability and sustainable construction, and offers students :

  • Infrastructures and conditions conducive to experimentation and research,
  • Project-based teaching to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life projects.
  • A teaching staff with extensive expertise in the sustainable energy industry, keeping abreast of industry trends and innovations.
  • Professional support in the search for internships as part of the end-of-studies project.

Our course is ranked among the best Masters, MS & MBA in Energy – Renewable Energy in France:


Skills

  • Master the principles of sustainable architectural design, integrating eco-responsible materials and reducing construction waste (LCA).
  • Optimize the use of resources while maximizing energy efficiency.
  • Create positive-energy buildings by integrating renewable energy systems: solar panels, geothermal energy, wind power.
  • Model data and dynamic building information modeling (BIM) to analyze energy performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Limit the environmental impact of buildings, including their carbon footprint.
  • Anticipate and comply with thermal and environmental standards and regulations (LEED certification).
  • Analyze and assess the profitability of sustainable construction projects
  • Manage projects (construction, rehabilitation), coordinate multidisciplinary stakeholders

Perspectives and professions

  • Engineer in sustainable building materials, passive or Positive Energy buildings
  • Energy Sustainability Consultant or Auditor
  • Energy Renovation Project Manager
  • Green Building Project Manager
  • Renewable Energy Specialist
  • Sustainable Materials Consultant
  • Energy Certification Manager
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Admissions

Prerequisites

  • CTI-accredited engineering degree (Bac+5)
  • Master’s degree M2 (Bac+5)
  • University diplomas at M1 or Maîtrise level (Bac+4) and three years’ professional experience
  • Foreign diplomas of equivalent level (Bac+5)

Admission process

The candidate’s application is studied by the educational supervisor and then submitted to an admissions jury, which meets 4 times between March and June.

The candidate is notified by email of the jury’s decision.

Candidate

Registration for the 2025/2026 session of the Specialized Master in Positive Energy Building are open !

Application deadline :

  • 1 September 2025 to 10 December 2025 for international applicants
  • 1 September 2025 to 31 May 2026

For further information: masteres.specialises@imt-nord-europe.fr

⚠ Candidature file ⚠

To complete the 2025-2026 candidature file, click here

 

Calendar

The course lasts 12 months:

  • September to February: in-school training,
  • March to August: 6-month internship.

The start of the 2026 session is scheduled for early September.

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Program

  • By identifying sustainable building materials adapted to environmental and technical requirements.
  • By integrating passive building envelope principles into architectural design.
  • By sizing construction systems to achieve high energy performance.
  • By applying environmental standards and certifications (HQE, BREEAM, BBCA, etc.) from the design phase.
  • By analyzing the energy potential of an existing or new building.
  • By coordinating stakeholders around energy and environmental performance objectives.
  • By planning and monitoring the execution of green renovation or construction work.
  • By ensuring compliance with budgets, deadlines, and environmental quality commitments.
  • By selecting and sizing suitable renewable energy systems (photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal, etc).
  • By assessing the overall energy performance of the building using thermal and environmental simulation tools.
  • By integrating smart grid, home automation, and energy storage technologies into projects.
  • By seeking synergies between passive and active systems to maximize energy autonomy.
  • By conducting energy audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • By preparing energy and environmental certification applications (RE2020, Passivhaus, etc).
  • By applying environmental assessment methodologies (Life Cycle Assessment, carbon footprint).
  • By ensuring the traceability and compliance of energy data in the certification process.
  • By supporting project owners in their technical and energy choices.
  • By offering innovative solutions using sustainable materials or renewable energies.
  • By monitoring regulatory, technological, and normative developments in the sector.
  • By raising stakeholder awareness of the challenges of energy efficiency and the circular economy.
Head teacher
Mohammed MOBTIL

Further information

The programme is fully taught in French.

Fees

Application fee: €60 non-refundable.

Programme fees :

  • €7,500 for young graduates continuing their studies, jobseekers or people financing their own education ;
  • €12,500 for companies

Payable in 3 instalments over the course of the academic year, the 1st instalment paid on enrolment is refundable in the event of visa refusal. Payments can be made by bank transfer or cheque.

Training location

764 Bd Lahure, 59500 Douai

The course is also given at IMT Mines Albi : Visit the website

Contact

+33 3 27 71 20 30

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