Be part of a greener future
A bachelor's degree in Hydrogen Technology (Transnational) opens up a wide range of career opportunities in an emerging and forward-looking sector.
Be at the forefront of a technologically driven yet sustainable world. Become a pioneer of the clean and sustainable energy resource of the future. Work as an ambassador between Arab producing and exporting countries and importing countries around the world.
The programme is accredited among others by the Jordanian Engineering Association.
Graduates can position themselves in various areas, including the ones listed below.
Labour demand
The demand for labour worldwide, and especially in Arab and European countries, is already high and is expected to explode in the coming years.
An estimated 400,000 jobs are expected to be created in the hydrogen industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) alone (70,000 in Oman). Saudi Arabia has announced its intention to become the biggest hydrogen producer globally, the UAE have set similar goals and Oman is close behind. The various national strategies and projects (e.g., NEOM, HYDROM) in the region are mirrored by complementary strategies of importing countries around the globe.
In Europe, the hydrogen industry is expected to create over a million jobs directly or indirectly related to the new technology, half of them in the establishment of production and distribution plants as well as in the creation of the necessary infrastructure. The German national hydrogen strategy is one of the most ambitious, while the German industry is developing and supplying the market with cutting-edge technology.
Expected salary
Salaries can vary depending on the sector, level of studies and the experience of the hydrogen engineer. According to the Association of German Engineers (VDI), starting salaries in engineering are on average between 51,000 and 61,000 euros per year. In large companies and especially in the chemical industry, salaries can be significantly higher: Young professionals at the start of their careers may earn 60,000 euros per year, and with experience the salary can reach 87,000 euros per year in the chemical industry.
Possible fields and sectors
Graduates have a wide range of opportunities for further progression.
These include opportunities in the field of energy technology, mechanical engineering, plant and process equipment development, process engineering, energy economics, and sustainable resource management.
With the close integration of general engineering skills and competencies in the field of carbon-free energy carriers, graduates of the transnational Hydrogen Technology programme are well-prepared for the challenges of the energy transition. The programme provides a sustainable and future-proof foundation for further academic development. As a hydrogen engineer, graduates will be able to work in a wide variety of fields and areas, as for example:
- Engineering offices
- Energy industry
- Chemical industry
- Mechanical engineering
- Plant engineering
- Technical infrastructure
- Transport and logistics
- Energy technology
- Thermal engineering
- Infrastructure components
- Process equipment construction
- Electrochemical equipment
- Vehicle construction and technology
and much more!
Technical Project Management
- Engineering offices
- Energy industry
- Chemical industry
- Mechanical engineering
Development engineer
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemical industry
- Plant engineering
- Technical infrastructure
Test and inspection engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Chemical indsutry
- Transport and logistics
- Energy technology
- Thermal engineering
- Infrastructure components
Production of plants and plant components
- Mechanical engineering
- Process equipment construction
- Electrochemical equipment
- Vehicle construction and technology
Plant operators
- Energy industry
- Chemical industry
- Pharmacy
- Food industry
- Industrial plants
Industrial product development
- Transport
- Energy technology
- Thermal engineering
- Infrastructure components
Plant desing and construction
- Engineering offices
- Energy industry
- Chemical industry
- Pharmacy
- Food industry
- Vehicle construction