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Overview
Program highlights
Energy is also a fundamental driver of human development and opportunity. Students in this Understanding Energy - Essentials course at Stanford University - Summer Sessions will learn the fundamentals of each energy resource -- including significance and potential, drivers and barriers, policy and regulation, and social, economic, and environmental impacts -- and will be able to put this in the context of the broader energy system.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- both depletable and renewable energy resources are covered: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass and biofuel, hydroelectric, wind, solar thermal and photovoltaics (PV), geothermal, and ocean energy
- cross-cutting topics include electricity, storage, hydrogen, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), sustainability, green buildings, energy efficiency, transportation, and the developing world
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
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Credits
3 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 16 other Short Courses in Energy Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Not open to students who have already completed CEE 107A, CEE 207A or EARTHSYS 103
Tuition Fee
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International
4116 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4116 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
4116 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4116 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
In-State
4116 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4116 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Stanford
1100 - 1600 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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