Overview The programme addresses the urgent global challenge of climate change by training engineers to design and implement sustainable energy systems. You will learn the core engineering principles behind energy-efficient generation, conversion, storage, management and distribution, all taught in an international setting. The curriculum prepares you to understand the technical, economic and environmental aspects of replacing fossil-fuel-based systems with renewable-energy solutions.
What you will study Coursework and projects focus on renewable technologies and their integration into modern energy supply systems, including solar power, wind and hydropower, biomass and biotechnological approaches to energy production. You will spend much of your time working and researching practical solutions for environmentally friendly energy supply, while elective modules allow you to shape a personalized specialisation. Interdisciplinary modules in environmental law, innovation management and communication strengthen your soft skills so you can advocate and lead sustainability initiatives in diverse, international teams.
Who it is for This full‑time, English‑taught master’s programme is aimed at graduates of engineering bachelor’s programmes who want to deepen their technical expertise and contribute to global sustainability. It is particularly suited to those seeking a mix of hands‑on engineering training, research experience, and competence in the economic and regulatory dimensions of clean energy.
Requirements
This full-time Master's programme (MEng / Master of Arts) is structured to combine core, research‑oriented training with a wide range of elective subjects so you can shape a personalised specialisation. During the first two semesters you take a handful of compulsory modules — notably Simulation of Energy Systems, Scientific Research and Methods, and International Energy Law and Energy Economics — alongside an extensive elective catalogue. The third semester is reserved for the Master's thesis, allowing you to apply your acquired knowledge to an in‑depth project.
Electives cover current and industry‑relevant technologies, enabling you to build expertise in areas such as Hydrogen Technology, Solar Energy, Bioenergy, Wind and Hydropower, Energy Storage, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management with AI Methods, Concepts of Combined Heat and Power and Cooling, Sustainable Building Technology, and Sustainable Mobility. Because the programme is offered by a University of Applied Sciences, practical work and project-based learning in university labs and active research projects are emphasised throughout — ensuring hands‑on experience with tools, simulations and experimental setups. Graduates will leave with skills in energy‑system simulation, applied research methods, legal and economic understanding of energy markets, and specialised technical competence chosen via electives.
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Admission requirements
This master's program requires a completed Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. International applicants should prepare to have their prior qualifications checked and documents in order well before the application deadline. Detailed, up-to-date information about the application process and programme-specific entry criteria is published on the programme and university websites — check those pages regularly, especially close to deadlines.
If you studied outside the EU, it is strongly recommended that you arrange an independent credential review (for example, via uni-assist) prior to submitting your application. Note that the formal admission decision is issued by the programme’s examination board, so timely submission of all required documents is important.
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Winter Semester (International)
1 June 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 June 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles across the energy sector: design and simulation of energy systems, R&D in renewable technologies, project engineering for utilities and EPC companies, energy management and consultancy, or roles in policy, regulation and international organisations focused on energy transition. The mix of technical, legal/economic and communication training equips graduates to work in interdisciplinary teams and to take leadership roles in industry and research.
Typical employers include renewable energy companies, grid and storage technology firms, engineering consultancies, public utilities, research institutes and NGOs involved in sustainable energy projects. The international focus and English instruction also support careers in cross‑border projects and multinational companies.
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