About IMP-EGH
International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen Technology
Programme Overview
The International Master’s Programme in Energy and Green Hydrogen (IMP-EGH) is a double degree programme coordinated by the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Running since 2021, it is open to students from all 15 ECOWAS member countries and has been accredited by ASIIN since 2025. The programme spans 5 semesters and is preceded by a 4-month language preparation course. Francophone students attend an English course in Cape Coast, Ghana, while Anglophone students attend a French course in Lomé, Togo.
The programme prepares the next generation of energy professionals to address West Africa’s energy challenges in the context of climate change. Through an interdisciplinary and international approach, students gain a comprehensive understanding of energy systems, green hydrogen technologies, sustainable energy policies, and their role in building climate resilience across the region.
It is delivered in partnership with leading German and West African universities and research centres, including RWTH Aachen University, the University of Rostock, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Université Abdou Moumouni, Université Félix Houphouët Boigny, and the University of Lomé.
Key Facts
| Degree Awarded | M.Sc. (Double Degree) |
| Duration | 5 semesters |
| Language Preparation | 4-month language course prior to programme start |
| First Intake | 2021 |
| Accreditation | ASIIN (2025) — Tracks 1–5 accredited; Track 6 accreditation ongoing |
| Funding | German Ministry of Research Technology and Space (BMFTR) |
| Eligibility | Students from all 15 ECOWAS member countries |
| Mode of Study | Full-time |
Double Degree
Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates receive two degree certificates — one from their German partner university (RWTH Aachen University or University of Rostock) and one from their West African host university. Both degrees carry equal recognition and reflect the collaborative, international nature of the programme.
Each diploma is accompanied by a diploma supplement, issued shortly after the master’s thesis defence, ensuring full transparency and international recognition of the qualification.
Contact Information
CSIR Office Complex
No 6 Agostino Neto Road
Airport-Accra, Ghana.
Tel:+233 302777137
Email: capacitybp@wascal.org
Six Specialisations
The IMP-EGH offers six distinct specialisations, each hosted by a West African university and a German partner university:
NB: Tracks 1–5 are fully accredited by ASIIN (2025). The ASIIN accreditation of Track 6 (Bioenergy/Biofuels, University of Rostock & University of Lomé) is currently ongoing.
For full details on each specialisation — including curriculum, module descriptions, and host university information — please refer to the Tracks section.