Specialized 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 Specialized 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.

This program is ranked 10th in the national Eduniversal 2024 ranking in the category master Energies – Energies renouvelables

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

Consult the brochure

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)

Admissions 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 :

March 12, 2025 midnight for international applicants
June 4, 2025 midnight

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

⚠ Candidature file ⚠

To download 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 2024 session is scheduled for early September 2024.

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Program

UV Home Comfort and Building Eco-design10 ECTS

UV Building Envelope and Energy Systems13 ECTS

Methods and Tools for Dynamic Thermal Modeling of Buildings
RT2012/RE2020 energy system sizing
Practical work – Energy systems design
Digital mock-up

UV Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Sustainable Urban Development10 ECTS

BBC Energy Efficiency and Thermal Rehabilitation of Buildings
Renewable energies
Passive House and Positive Energy Building
Energy management for low-carbon cities
Eco-districts

STP12 ECTS

Scientific and Technical Project

Academic Stay / Conferences

Eco-construction theater visit in Loos en Gohelle (half-day)
Visit to Eco-quartiers in Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Beckerich village (Luxembourg)

Final year internship - Professional thesis30 ECTS

A professional project is prepared as part of an in-company assignment in the form of a professional thesis.

This represents a privileged means of acquiring knowledge and training through research. The topic addressed must correspond to a real concern in the company’s needs, and be based on the body of research in the field.

The professional thesis is defended before a jury at the end of the course. The professional thesis and the in-company assignment correspond to 30 ECTS credits.

Head teacher

Mohammed MOBTIL

Further information

The programme is 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

masteres.specialises@imt-nord-europe.fr

+33 3 27 71 20 30

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