Samenvatting

"The global energy transition demands a new generation of engineers equipped with not only deep technical knowledge but also a broad, systemic understanding of complex, interconnected challenges. This paper presents the "Rotterdam Energy Transition"" program, an innovative educational framework developed by the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. The program is part of the unique industrial, maritime, and urban landscape of Rotterdam, which also acts as a living laboratory for sustainable energy education. We detail the competency-based learning pathway (Kolmos & De Graaff, 2020) for third and fourth-year students, culminating in a unique, integrated minor program. This minor unites four distinct engineering tracks—Offshore & Construction (Mechanical Engineering), Process Technology & Energy Transition (Mechanical Engineering), Power Electronics (Electrical Engineering), and Maritime & Shipbuilding (Naval Architecture)—under a single collaborative umbrella. A key focus of this paper is to demonstrate how this integrated structure fosters multidisciplinary problem-solving while creating significant educational efficiencies and cost reductions. By centralizing the planning of excursions, masterclasses, and facility usage, the program delivers a richer student experience more sustainably than four siloed programs could achieve. This model represents a transferable ""good practice"" in competency-based learning, industry-academia partnership, and innovative curriculum design, directly addressing the core themes of sustainable education."