Hydrogen Technology

This master's degree prepares students to meet the growing industrial need for low‑carbon energy and raw‑material alternatives by focusing on hydrogen as a central element of the energy transition. The programme deepens and specialises knowledge across hydrogen production, storage, transport and end‑use, equipping graduates to take on technical expert roles or lead projects in industry. It emphasises applied problem solving so students learn to translate new ideas into operational solutions that companies can deploy.

Teaching combines solid theoretical foundations with application‑oriented modules and competence‑based learning. Practical project work and exposure to current research and development challenges are integral parts of the curriculum, so you gain hands‑on experience in real hydrogen technology tasks alongside classroom study. Graduates emerge with both technological depth and the project management skills needed for industry roles.

The Burghausen campus sits inside ChemDelta Bavaria, a regional chemical cluster where many leading companies are actively developing hydrogen technologies and driving the chemical sector’s shift toward a sustainable value chain. This location provides close links between academic teaching and industry needs, offering networking and collaboration opportunities that benefit applied learning and future careers. The programme is taught in English and aligns with the field of chemical engineering.

Key facts and application pointers

• Degree: Master (MA) in Hydrogen Technology
• Language of instruction: English
• Academic focus: production, storage, transport and application of hydrogen; applied research and development projects
• Campus: Burghausen, located within the ChemDelta Bavaria cluster (strong industry connections)
• Career orientation: technical expert roles, project management in hydrogen and related sectors
• For entry requirements, application details and to join an online information session, see: www.th-rosenheim.de/info-sessions.

Curriculum overview

This Master’s programme is structured over three semesters and combines theoretical study with hands-on training to prepare you for applied work in hydrogen technology within the field of chemical engineering. You choose modules from two broad streams—subject-specific courses that build deep technical knowledge, and application- and competence-oriented courses that develop practical, interdisciplinary skills. Teaching is reinforced through exercises, laboratory work and seminar-style lectures so that classroom learning is linked directly to experimental practice and scientific discussion.

A central element is a project work component focused on current research and development challenges in hydrogen technology. That project gives you the opportunity to apply methods learned in lectures and labs to real-world problems, training you in research planning, experimental execution and communicating results. For students who are working while studying, a part-time route is available on request; in that case the programme is extended to six semesters instead of the standard three, offering more flexibility to balance employment and study.

Key components and learning outcomes

• Module mix: subject-specific modules plus application- and competence-oriented courses to ensure both deep technical knowledge and transferable skills.
• Practical training: regular exercises, laboratory sessions and seminars to develop experimental techniques, data analysis and critical discussion.
• Project work: an application-oriented research project addressing contemporary R&D issues in hydrogen technology, training you in problem definition, project management and scientific reporting.
• Expected outcomes: mastery of core hydrogen-technology concepts and methods, hands-on laboratory competence, experience in applied research, and improved professional and communication skills suited to industry or further academic work.

Program facts (concise requirements)

• Standard duration: 3 semesters (full-time).
• Part-time option: available on request; duration extended to 6 semesters.
• Component types: subject-specific modules; application- and competence-oriented modules; exercises; laboratory work; seminar lectures.
• Capstone: mandatory project work targeting current R&D challenges in hydrogen technology.

Graduates are prepared for technical and managerial roles in companies and research organisations shaping the hydrogen economy, including positions as technical experts, project managers or R&D engineers. Typical employers include energy and chemical industry firms, hydrogen technology developers, utilities, and engineering consultancies involved in the transition to sustainable energy systems.

The programme’s close ties to industry in ChemDelta Bavaria, combined with practice-oriented project work and laboratory experience, helps students build professional networks and gain experience relevant for roles in development, implementation and operation of hydrogen solutions across sectors.