Energy Des-Unipi

MSc in Energy: Strategy, Law & Economics
The first interdisciplinary Master’s program in Greece and one of the few in Europe dedicated to the strategy, law, and economics of energy.
Μήνυμα Προέδρου
 
Σας καλωσορίζω θερμά στο Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα Σπουδών «Ενέργεια: Στρατηγική, Δίκαιο & Οικονομία» του Τμήματος Διεθνών και Ευρωπαϊκών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου Πειραιώς. Πρόκειται για ένα από τα ελάχιστα μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα στην Ευρώπη, το οποίο εστιάζει στη μελέτη κεντρικών διαστάσεων της Ενέργειας με τρόπο διεπιστημονικό και πολυεπίπεδο, καθιστώντας το με αυτόν τον τρόπο ένα καινοτόμο, πρωτοποριακό μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα
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Γιώργος Γαλανός
Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής Οικονομικής Πολιτικής και Ανταγωνηστικότητας Διευθυτηντής Μεταπτηχιακόυ Προγράμματος E-mail:galgeorg@unipi.gr
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Why this program?

Energy is today one of the most strategic and rapidly evolving sectors worldwide. This postgraduate program is among the first in Southeast Europe to approach the energy sector holistically, combining:

  • Strategy
  • Law
  • Economics
  • International Relations

The aim of the program is to prepare a new generation of professionals with a strong interdisciplinary background and a substantial understanding of the energy market.

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The Program

A two-semester program designed for graduates who seek to acquire strong qualifications for employment in the fields of energy, networks and infrastructure, industry, and shipping. It prepares them for careers in international organizations, Greek and international energy companies, public administration, regulatory authorities, mass media, analytical institutes and business consulting firms, law firms, the diplomatic corps, and more. The program is also aimed at technocrats who are already working and wish to deepen their knowledge in the rapidly evolving energy sector and other areas of the economy and industry. Its structure is based on interdisciplinarity, integrating market demands and expectations, where strategy, policy, law, and economics intertwine and influence each other.

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Why this program?

Energy is today one of the most strategic and rapidly evolving sectors worldwide. This postgraduate program is among the first in Southeast Europe to approach the energy sector holistically, combining:

  • Strategy
  • Law
  • Economics
  • International Relations

The aim of the program is to prepare a new generation of professionals with a strong interdisciplinary background and a substantial understanding of the energy market.

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What you will gain

The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering the full spectrum of the energy industry:

  • Energy strategy & policy
  • Energy law & regulatory framework
  • Energy economics
  • Technical aspects of production and extraction
  • Connections with related sectors (shipping, public administration, international organizations)

Teaching is delivered by:

  • Distinguished academics
  • Internationally recognized energy market experts

What you will gain

The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, covering the full spectrum of the energy industry:

  • Energy strategy & policy
  • Energy law & regulatory framework
  • Energy economics
  • Technical aspects of production and extraction
  • Connections with related sectors (shipping, public administration, international organizations)

Teaching is delivered by:

  • Distinguished academics
  • Internationally recognized energy market experts

A learning experience that stands out

The program emphasizes a modern educational experience through:

  • Lectures & specialized seminars
  • Participation in conferences
  • Study visits to energy facilities (refineries, LNG terminals, etc.)
  • Case studies and real business projects

A learning experience that stands out

The program emphasizes a modern educational experience through:

  • Lectures & specialized seminars
  • Participation in conferences
  • Study visits to energy facilities (refineries, LNG terminals, etc.)
  • Case studies and real business projects

Program Structure

  • Duration: 2 semesters of coursework + thesis (summer period)
  • Courses: 4 per semester (with elective options)
  • Start: Fall 2026
  • Schedule: Wednesday & Friday afternoons (online) + Saturday (in person)

Program Structure

  • Duration: 2 semesters of coursework + thesis (summer period)
  • Courses: 4 per semester (with elective options)
  • Start: Fall 2026
  • Schedule: Wednesday & Friday afternoons (online) + Saturday (in person)

Who it is for

The program is ideal for:

  • Graduates who want to specialize in the energy sector
  • Professionals aiming to advance in a dynamic industry
  • Individuals pursuing careers in:
    • Energy companies
    • International organizations
    • Consulting & law firms
    • Public and regulatory bodies

Who it is for

The program is ideal for:

  • Graduates who want to specialize in the energy sector
  • Professionals aiming to advance in a dynamic industry
  • Individuals pursuing careers in:
    • Energy companies
    • International organizations
    • Consulting & law firms
    • Public and regulatory bodies

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue opportunities in a wide range of organizations, such as:

  • Oil & gas companies
  • Renewable energy companies
  • Shipping companies
  • Think tanks & policy institutes
  • Diplomatic services and international organizations

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue opportunities in a wide range of organizations, such as:

  • Oil & gas companies
  • Renewable energy companies
  • Shipping companies
  • Think tanks & policy institutes
  • Diplomatic services and international organizations

Applications

Required documents:

  • Degree certificate & transcript
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV (résumé)
  • Recent photograph

(Applications from final-year students are also accepted.)

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Applications

Required documents:

  • Degree certificate & transcript
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • CV (résumé)
  • Recent photograph

(Applications from final-year students are also accepted.)

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Internships

The Master Program in Energy aims at the direct access of its graduates in the market. Therefore, it incorporates,besides the scheduled lectures and seminars, talks and presentations by executives in companies of the energy sectors such as power plants, refineries and supply terminals, as well as academic visits in research institutes, regulatory authorities and think tanks.

After completion of the 2nd Semester and as part of the elaboration of their Master Thesis, students have the opportunity for practical training in the above mentioned companies and organizations, as well as in other institutions in Greece and abroad in order to apply their acquired specialized knowledge and gain important working experience.

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Practical Training

The Master Program in Energy aims at the direct access of its graduates in the market. Therefore, it incorporates,besides the scheduled lectures and seminars, talks and presentations by executives in companies of the energy sectors such as power plants, refineries and supply terminals, as well as academic visits in research institutes, regulatory authorities and think tanks.

After completion of the 2nd Semester and as part of the elaboration of their Master Thesis, students have the opportunity for practical training in the above mentioned companies and organizations, as well as in other institutions in Greece and abroad in order to apply their acquired specialized knowledge and gain important working experience.

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Call for Applications 2026-2027 (EN)

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