Overview
This English-taught master's programme prepares students to design, analyse and implement modern renewable energy technologies. It combines fundamental engineering courses with applied laboratory work, system modelling and sustainability perspectives. Students will gain technical skills across solar and wind power, energy storage and system integration, while also exploring advanced topics and the societal implications of large-scale renewables deployment.
Programme structure
The curriculum is practice-oriented and modular. Core classroom and lab modules develop a foundation in renewable energy fundamentals, resources and systems, and provide hands-on experience in renewable energy laboratories and modelling. After taking advanced topic modules, students choose one 12-credit specialisation—Wind Energy, Solar Energy or System Integration of Renewable Energy—and complete a renewable energy project and an internship to apply their skills in real-world settings. The programme concludes with an independent master’s thesis.
What you will gain
Graduates leave with a blend of theoretical knowledge, simulation and experimental skills, and transferable competencies (project work, teamwork, communication) suited for roles in engineering, system planning, R&D, utilities, consultancies and policy-related organisations focused on the energy transition.
Key programme requirements and credit breakdown
This two-year (24-month) master's follows a four-semester schedule and blends classroom theory, hands-on lab work, field exposure and a substantial individual research project. The first semester (October–January) builds a broad scientific foundation across renewable energy technologies, supported by lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and an excursion. Core topics also cover the economic aspects of energy and the basics of energy meteorology to help you understand resource assessment and variability.
In the second semester (April–July) you focus on a chosen specialisation and deepen your understanding of the sustainability dimensions of renewable energy systems through advanced modules and practical RE systems labs. The third semester (October–January) is devoted to an in-depth case study and includes an external internship of roughly 200 hours, giving direct exposure to real-world projects and industry practice. This semester also introduces resilient energy systems and additional complementary renewable energy topics to broaden your technical perspective.
The final semester (April–July) is reserved for your master’s thesis. The thesis topic is selected based on your interests and the skills you developed in laboratory courses and during the external internship, allowing you to produce work that is both research-oriented and relevant to your future professional path.
This master’s programme requires a strong background in the sciences or engineering. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc or BEng) in a natural science or engineering subject and must have achieved at least an upper second-class honours level.
Relevant professional experience in energy and/or rural development can strengthen an application, though such experience is not compulsory for applicants who are not DAAD scholarship holders. All applicants are required to submit their application materials via the uni-assist portal.
For the full list of documents and any additional entry criteria, consult the programme webpage: https://uol.de/en/ppre/
Admission requirements (summary)
Winter Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles in the renewable energy sector, including positions in system design and integration, plant development, operation and maintenance, storage and grid integration, and consulting for utilities or engineering firms. The practical lab work and internship particularly suit roles that require hands-on testing, modelling and project implementation skills.
The programme also provides a solid basis for research careers or doctoral studies in energy technology, climate-resilient systems and sustainability assessment, as well as opportunities in policy, international development projects and NGOs focused on energy access and rural electrification.
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