Master’s in Hydrogen for Mobility Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen engineering for mobility: 12 modules covering hydrogen as an energy carrier, vehicle fuel cells, hydrogen combustion engines, on-board storage, refuelling infrastructure, hydrogen safety, light and heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles, rail, maritime and aviation, type approval and regulation, and economics and sustainability, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse hydrogen as an energy carrier for mobility.
Compare fuel cells and hydrogen combustion engines.
Size on-board storage systems.
Design refuelling infrastructure in line with regulations.
Assess hydrogen risks and safety measures.
Calculate the total cost of ownership of hydrogen fleets.
Develop a comprehensive hydrogen mobility project.
Who it's for
- Hydrogen systems engineers integrating storage, fuel cells and controls.
- Fuel cell engineers working on stacks and balance of plant.
- Refuelling infrastructure engineers designing hydrogen stations.
- Sustainable mobility consultants advising fleets and public authorities.
- Process safety technicians assessing hydrogen installations.
- Hydrogen project managers leading deployment programmes.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- UN ECE R134 (safety of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles)
- UN GTR 13 (global technical regulation on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles)
- ISO 14687 (hydrogen fuel quality)
- SAE J2601 (fuelling protocols for light-duty hydrogen vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation)
- ISO 19880-1 (gaseous hydrogen fuelling stations)
- Directive 2014/68/EU (Pressure Equipment Directive)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 (CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- GT-SUITE
- Aspen HYSYS
- GREET
- DNV Phast
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Physicochemical properties of hydrogen1.2Gravimetric and volumetric energy density1.3Production by electrolysis and reforming1.4Green, blue and grey hydrogen1.5The hydrogen value chain in mobility1.6Well-to-wheel efficiency1.7European and national strategies1.8Comparison with batteries and e-fuels1.9Levelised cost of hydrogen1.10Case study: energy balance of an FCEV
2.1Electrochemical principle of the PEMFC2.2Polarisation curve and losses2.3Stack components2.4Balance of plant: air, hydrogen and water2.5Thermal management of the fuel cell system2.6Degradation and durability2.7Solid oxide fuel cells in mobility2.8Hybridising the fuel cell with a battery2.9Commercial FCEV architectures2.10Lab: polarisation curve
3.1Hydrogen combustion and flammability limits3.2Direct and port injection3.3Control of pre-ignition and flashback3.4NOx emissions and reduction strategies3.5SCR aftertreatment in H2 engines3.6Adapting heavy-duty diesel engines3.7Lubrication and compatible materials3.8Efficiency compared with fuel cells3.9Calibration of H2-ICE engines3.10Practical: NOx emissions map
4.1Type III and Type IV tanks4.2Pressures of 350 and 700 bar4.3Cryogenic liquid hydrogen4.4Cryo-compressed hydrogen storage4.5Metal hydrides and organic carriers4.6Valves, regulators and sensors4.7Integration of the tank into the chassis4.8Usable capacity and range4.9Permeation and leak tests4.10Case study: sizing a truck tank
5.1Architecture of a hydrogen refuelling station5.2Compression and cascade storage5.3Pre-cooling to −40 °C5.4SAE J2601 refuelling protocols5.5Hydrogen quality at the dispenser5.6Hydrogen metering and billing5.7Deployment under the AFIR Regulation5.8On-site production versus delivered supply5.9Investment and operating costs5.10Workshop: sizing an urban station
6.1Leak and accumulation risks6.2Hydrogen embrittlement in metals6.3Leak detection in vehicles6.4Ventilation of enclosures and garages6.5ATEX zone classification6.6HAZOP analysis of H2 systems6.7Emergency response6.8Training of rescue services6.9Lessons from documented incidents6.10Practical: leak consequence analysis
7.1FCEV passenger cars on the market7.2Integrating the stack in the engine bay7.3Range and refuelling times7.4Behaviour in cold climates7.5Freeze start-up7.6Cost of ownership of FCEV passenger cars7.7Hydrogen taxi fleets7.8Adoption and acceptance barriers7.9Comparison with long-range BEVs7.10Case study: urban taxi fleet
8.1Long-haul fuel cell trucks8.2Hydrogen city buses8.3Power and durability requirements8.4Buffer battery sizing8.5Liquid hydrogen in trucks8.6Infrastructure at fleet depots8.7Total cost of ownership (TCO)8.8European projects JIVE and H2Haul8.9Integration with existing logistics8.10Lab: TCO of a 40 t truck
9.1Hydrogen trains on non-electrified lines9.2Ships with fuel cells and derived fuels9.3Ammonia and methanol as carriers9.4Aviation with hydrogen and electric propulsion9.5Port and airport machinery9.6Maritime classification rules9.7Safety in tunnels and stations9.8Supply requirements in ports9.9Comparison between transport modes9.10Workshop: analysis of a hydrogen train
10.1UN ECE Regulation R13410.2GTR 13 requirements for H2 vehicles10.3ISO 14687 quality standards10.4Certification of tanks and components10.5Pressure Equipment Directive10.6Road transport of hydrogen under ADR10.7Regulation of hydrogen refuelling stations in Spain10.8Periodic inspection procedures10.9International harmonisation of regulations10.10Practical: compliance matrix for an FCEV
11.1Life cycle assessment of hydrogen11.2Carbon intensity under RFNBO rules11.3Guarantees of origin and certification11.4Electrolysis cost and scale-up11.5Support mechanisms and auctions11.6Business models for refuelling stations11.7Market and demand risks11.8Critical materials: platinum and iridium11.9Penetration scenarios to 205011.10Case study: business case for an H2 corridor
12.1Use case definition12.2Demand and operations analysis12.3Selection of propulsion technology12.4Design of storage and refuelling12.5System safety assessment12.6Economic and environmental analysis12.7Phased implementation plan12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme can be combined with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, Aspen HYSYS, GREET and DNV Phast, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: sizing refuelling stations, analysing the total cost of ownership of fleets, and assessing the safety of hydrogen installations. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN ECE R134, UN GTR 13, ISO 14687, SAE J2601, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), ISO 19880-1, Directive 2014/68/EU, Regulation (EU) 2019/1242.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, Aspen HYSYS, GREET and DNV Phast, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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