Erasmus Mundus Master in HVDC and Converter-based Power Systems · First intake 2027
Engineer the power systems that run on direct current.
A two-year master's in HVDC transmission and converter-based power systems, taught across four leading European technical universities.
2 years
Full-time, from September
120 ECTS
Taught in English
2-3 countries
At least, for every student
Different tracks
Broader view + specialisation
Why DCMAPS
One programme, the complete HVDC ecosystem
Power electronics and power systems, taught together, the way HVDC links and converter-based grids are actually built.
Study in three countries
Move between partner universities each semester and finish with a degree recognised by all of them.
From semiconductor to system
Converter topologies, control, protection and grid integration, in one curriculum instead of four.
Taught by active research groups
Lecturers work on live HVDC and power electronics projects with transmission operators and manufacturers.
A thesis with industry
Write your thesis at a partner university or with a company in the energy sector.
Fully funded places
Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover participation costs and a monthly allowance for the best-ranked applicants.
A field that is hiring
Europe plans to multiply its offshore and cross-border HVDC capacity this decade, and needs engineers to build it.
Programme structure
Four semesters, four stations
Every student follows the same path through the first semester, then chooses a specialisation track.
Semester 1
Foundations
KU Leuven, Leuven
Power system analysis, power electronics, HVDC fundamentals
Semester 2
Converter technology
UPC, Barcelona
Converter control, grid-forming operation, modular multilevel converters
Semester 3
Specialisation
DTU, Kongens Lyngby or KTH, Stockholm
DC grids and offshore wind at DTU, or HV components and DC protection at KTH
Semester 4
Master's thesis
Any partner or industry
Research thesis with a partner university or company
TBCExample structure. Course titles and credits will be confirmed.
See the full programmeDelivered by four leading European universities
Meet the universities
Leuven, Belgium
Power system foundations and HVDC grid modelling.
Barcelona, Spain
Converter control, grid-forming operation and modular multilevel converters.
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Offshore wind integration and multi-terminal DC grids.
Stockholm, Sweden
High-voltage components, DC protection and breakers.
Fees and scholarships
Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover your studies
The best-ranked applicants receive a scholarship for the full two years. Self-funded places are also available.
- Monthly allowance
- €1,400
- For up to 24 months
- Participation costs
- Covered
- Tuition, insurance and fees for scholarship holders
- Self-funded feeTBC
- €1,500 / year
- For EU and associated countries; €9,000/year for other countries
Key dates
The 2027 intake
Dates marked TBC are still being finalised. Register your interest and we'll email you when they're confirmed.
How to apply- TBC
Register your interest
· Leave your email and we'll send you the call when it opens.
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Applications open
· Apply through the application form on this website.
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Deadline for scholarship applicants
· Applicants who want an Erasmus Mundus scholarship must apply by this date.
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Selection results
· Every applicant receives a decision by email.
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Deadline for self-funded applicants
- TBC
Programme starts
· Semester 1 begins at KU Leuven.