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PGDip in Smart Energy Management

Université du Québec en Outaouais

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec en Outaouais in Gatineau, Canada, PGDip in Smart Energy Management is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Energy Engineering programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Energy Engineering
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 825 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqo.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This graduate diploma (DESS) in smart energy management is a 30-credit, second-cycle professional program delivered on campus at UQO's Gatineau campus, offered full-time or part-time with admission in the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. The program develops expertise in smart energy management, optimization of renewable energy sources, and the resilience of electrical grids, organized around three application areas: smart grid energy management, renewable energy optimization, and grid resilience through energy storage. It is designed for engineers and technical professionals seeking advanced, applied training in the management of modern, renewable-integrated electrical systems, building on foundational electrotechnical knowledge. The program combines coursework across electrical engineering, computer science, and energy systems to address planning, optimization, and resilience challenges facing modern grids. Instruction is delivered in French, in accordance with UQO's admission and language policies.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows one of two routes. Under the university studies route, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or software engineering, with a minimum cumulative average of 3.0 on a 4.3 scale, and must have basic electrotechnical knowledge equivalent to the UQO course GEN1153. Applicants with an average between 2.8 and 3.0, or between 2.5 and 2.8 with at least 15 additional relevant university credits averaging 3.0 or higher, may also be considered. Under the experience route, applicants need at least 12 years of relevant work experience together with a college-level credential, or a reduced number of years depending on university credits already obtained, plus electrotechnical knowledge equivalent to GEN1153.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec en Outaouais

“Être plus près, aller plus loin”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1981
Students: 7,100
Programs: 130
Location: Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in Smart Energy Management award?

Université du Québec en Outaouais awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How much does PGDip in Smart Energy Management cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 825 per credit.

Can PGDip in Smart Energy Management be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Université du Québec en Outaouais.

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