Master’s in Type-Approval Routes Engineering: EU, US, Japan/Korea, China
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in hydrogen regulatory routes for the EU, US, Japan/Korea and China. 12 modules covering GTR 13 and UN R134, the European, US, Japanese, Korean and Chinese routes, component certification, station permitting, incentives, international hydrogen trade and multi-region strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Compare hydrogen regulatory frameworks across the main regions.
Apply the European certification route for vehicles and stations.
Interpret the requirements of the United States, Japan, Korea and China.
Plan component certification across several markets.
Manage station permits in different countries.
Analyse incentives and international hydrogen trade.
Design multi-region launch strategies.
Who it's for
- International hydrogen regulatory specialists.
- Component certification engineers.
- Station project managers working across several countries.
- Energy policy analysts.
- Hydrogen strategy consultants.
- International launch managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- GTR 13 (Global Technical Regulation No. 13 on hydrogen vehicles)
- UN R134 (hydrogen vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/535 (EU vehicle type-approval)
- NFPA 2 (Hydrogen Technologies Code)
- High Pressure Gas Safety Act (Japan)
- Hydrogen Safety Act 2020 (Korea)
- GB/T 35544-2017 (compressed hydrogen tanks for vehicles)
- GB 50516 (technical code for hydrogen stations)
- Polarion
- DNV Phast
- HOMER Pro
- Power BI
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Regional approaches to hydrogen1.2Global Technical Regulation GTR 131.3Adoption of UN R1341.4Differences between vehicles and stations1.5Voluntary and mandatory standards1.6Certification bodies1.7Hydrogen industrial policies1.8Funding programmes1.9International regulatory trends1.10Case study: requirements matrix across four regions
2.1Regulation (EU) 2021/5352.2UN R134 and R1462.3Pressure Equipment Directive2.4ATEX Directive at stations2.5AFIR Regulation and stations2.6Renewable Energy Directive and RFNBOs2.7European Hydrogen Bank2.8Hydrogen markets regulation2.9CEN harmonised standards2.10Practical exercise: certification route for a truck in the EU
3.1Proposed FMVSS 307 and 3083.2SAE J2579 and J2601 standards3.3NFPA 2 and NFPA 55 codes3.4ASME pressure vessel codes3.5Department of Transportation and tanks3.645V tax credit3.7Regional hydrogen hubs3.8California and its station network3.9LCFS programme credits3.10Case study: permits for a station in California
4.1High Pressure Gas Safety Act4.2KHK technical standards4.3MLIT vehicle standards4.4Basic Hydrogen Strategy4.5Japanese stations and operators4.6Contracts for difference4.7Tank testing4.8Component certification4.9Barriers for importers4.10Practical exercise: market entry route for an FCEV in Japan
5.12020 Hydrogen Safety Act5.2Hydrogen Economy Promotion Act5.3KGS inspections5.4Component certification5.5Hydrogen stations and buses5.6FCEV subsidies5.7KS industrial standards5.8Mandatory periodic inspections5.9Local hydrogen industry5.10Case study: certification of a tank in Korea
6.1GB/T standards for fuel cell vehicles6.2GB/T 35544 on tanks6.3GB 50516 station standards6.4Demonstration city cluster programme6.5Cluster-based subsidies6.6Hydrogen quality to GB/T 372446.7Applicable CCC certification6.8Joint ventures and localisation6.9Domestic fuel cell production6.10Practical exercise: comparing tank requirements with the EU
7.1High-pressure tanks7.2Valves and regulators7.3Pressure relief devices7.4Receptacles and nozzles7.5Hydrogen sensors7.6Stationary and mobile fuel cells7.7European notified bodies7.8International testing laboratories7.9Mutual recognition of tests7.10Workshop: certification plan for a tank in four markets
8.1Permitting stations in Spain8.2Permitting stations in Germany8.3Permitting stations in California8.4Permitting stations in Japan8.5Permitting stations in Korea8.6Permitting stations in China8.7Comparative authorisation timelines8.8Comparative safety distances8.9Public participation and social acceptance8.10Case study: analysis of permitting timelines
9.1European support mechanisms9.2US tax credits9.3Japanese station subsidies9.4Korean public support for FCEVs9.5Chinese demonstration programmes9.6Station financing9.7Vehicle incentives9.8Long-term offtake agreements9.9Regulatory risk of incentives9.10Practical exercise: comparing profitability by region
10.1Transport as ammonia10.2LOHC organic carriers10.3Seaborne liquid hydrogen10.4Cross-border certification of origin10.5Guarantee of origin schemes10.6Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism10.7Tariffs and trade10.8Import corridors10.9Security of supply10.10Case study: import corridor into Europe
11.1Global product with variants11.2Market sequencing11.3Alliances with local partners11.4Certification management11.5Regional certification teams11.6International regulatory monitoring11.7Geopolitical supply risks11.8Multi-region regulatory budget11.9Monitoring indicators11.10Workshop: launch plan for an FCEV in four regions
12.1Definition of the product or installation12.2Regional regulatory matrix12.3Certification strategy12.4Permitting strategy12.5Incentives analysis12.6Economic analysis by region12.7Launch schedule12.8Regulatory risks of the launch12.9Thesis 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 each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is Polarion, DNV Phast, HOMER Pro and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied through real procedures: certifying a hydrogen tank in several markets, comparing station permitting procedures and analysing regional incentives for a project. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: GTR 13, UN R134, Regulation (EU) 2021/535, NFPA 2, Japan's High Pressure Gas Safety Act, Korea's 2020 Hydrogen Safety Act, GB/T 35544-2017, GB 50516.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 Polarion, DNV Phast, HOMER Pro and Power BI, 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 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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