Diploma in Solar energy

Overview:

The Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research and the Faculty of Engineering and Materials Science (EMS) in collaboration with the Solar City at the German University in Cairo (GUC) are pleased to offer a postgraduate diploma in Solar Energy Systems. The idea of the Solar Energy Diploma evolved according to the framework of the state's plan for sustainable development 2030, such that the production of electrical energy in the Arab Republic of Egypt by 2030 from renewable energy should not be less than 42%.

Employability:

• Common jobs in the field of Renewable Energy Systems.
• Design Engineer of PV systems and solar collectors.
• Maintenance engineer for PV systems and solar collectors.
• Sales Representative.
• Contractor in PV systems and solar collectors.

Diploma’s Objectives:

The objective of this diploma is to offer a theoretical and a practical background about Photovoltaic panels and Solar collectors and their applications in practical life. Such that the applicant learns the following;

• Design a PV system based on the electricity demand from a practical and a theoretical point of view.
• Select the proper PV cells based on the region of application.
• Design a PV system using the software PVsyst.
• To be a certified PVsystem installer.
• To be capable of monitoring and identifying the temporarily failures of PV systems.
• To select and apply the proper maintenance scheme for a PV system and a solar collector system.
• Design a solar collector system based on the hot water demand.
• Calculate the feasibility of the solar collector and the PV system for a certain application.

Diploma Courses

• The student can take only one or more of the Diploma courses individually.
• Attendance of 75% of the sessions is mandatory for issuing any certificate.

Eligible candidates: Any applicant with BSc in Engineering or Science will be admitted with priority given to earlier applications.

Language of Instruction: English

Duration of Study: One year (Two semesters)

Schedule: The learning scheme is 6 hours per week for 12 weeks per semester.

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor degree from a recognized University.
2. An acceptable score on the GUC English admission test.

Admission Steps:

• Applicants Apply online https://www.guc.edu.eg/en/admission/postgraduate_diplomas.aspx .
• Applicants that fulfill the admission criteria are invited via e-mail to take the GUC English admission test (GUC graduates are exempted from this test).
• Submission of requested documents.

Documents Needed:

The applicant must bring all documents mentioned below:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. University transcript (with grades of each subject)
3. Graduation certificate
4. Two passport-sized photos
5. Birth certificate
6. Military status for male applicants
7. Copy (front & back) of the National ID Card/ or passport for non Egyptian students
8. Visa and residency documents for non-Egyptians

Tuition & Fees:

EGP Diploma Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2024/2025 for Egyptian students

EUR Diploma Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2024/2025 for foreign students

*Insurance fees are refundable in case no damage are done or books are lost after deducting the graduation fees

10% Discount on Diploma tuition fees for GUC graduates.

Program Director: Prof. Dr. Mohamed Salama Abd-Elhady

(e-mail: mohammed.abdelhady@guc.edu.eg)