Overview
This two-year, English-taught master's programme focuses on the engineering and technology of electricity generation, with emphasis on both large-scale (thermal and hydraulic) power plants and increasingly important decentralized renewable systems. You will study the methods, technologies and system architectures used in centralised and decentralised power generation, and learn to devise solutions that are environmentally sound, cost-effective and sustainable. The curriculum draws on electrical and mechanical engineering as well as physics, civil/geo/environmental engineering and information technology, making the degree highly interdisciplinary.
What you will gain
Graduates are prepared to manage complex projects in power generation and supply. You will acquire practical knowledge of power plant construction and operational technologies, and learn to evaluate processes for generation, storage and transmission of electrical energy. The programme emphasises sustainable energy technologies and trains you to assess new innovations and their potential impact. You will also develop an awareness of the technical, ecological and economic aspects of energy systems and gain skills in economic assessment and interdisciplinary project coordination—abilities valued by employers across the energy sector.
Career paths and context
Upon completion you can pursue roles in power plant and component manufacturing, with energy suppliers, or in research. The interdisciplinary and international character of the programme makes it suitable for students aiming to contribute to the energy transition, work in cross-disciplinary teams, or move into technical and managerial positions that require an understanding of both engineering and market-related aspects of energy systems.
Requirements (summary)
This master's programme builds on your prior engineering background to provide an advanced, systems-oriented education in energy technologies. You will study innovative methods, technologies and system architectures for both centralised and decentralised power generation, with a strong emphasis on designing ecological, cost‑effective and sustainable energy systems. The curriculum strengthens core competencies across electrical and mechanical engineering while encouraging critical analysis of new technical solutions and system-level thinking.
The course sequence is structured to combine taught core material, hands‑on practicals and research experience. In the first semester you consolidate and deepen foundational topics in electrical and mechanical engineering through core modules. The second and third semesters focus on specialist knowledge via elective modules that let you create an individual profile; this period also integrates practical laboratory or project work and participation in research projects at teaching or research institutes. A seminar runs alongside these studies to deepen topic-specific expertise and support independent research skills. The final semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, where you apply disciplinary methods to a substantial research or design task.
Graduates leave the programme able to evaluate and select innovative energy technologies, develop strategies for sustainable power systems, and carry out applied research and project work. The mix of core engineering training, elective specialisation, practical courses and research experience also builds transferable skills—project management, scientific communication and the capacity to work across disciplinary boundaries—that are valuable for industry and research roles in the energy sector.
Key curriculum requirements and components
The admissions committee evaluates applicants mainly on their academic background and subject-specific expertise. You must hold a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution listed as H+ in the Anabin database (i.e., recognized as comparable to a German higher-education institution). The committee looks for strong knowledge in electrical and/or mechanical engineering—preferably with a focus on energy technology—and gives particular weight to excellent grades. The exact title of your Bachelor's programme is not decisive if you can clearly demonstrate the required expertise.
Note that a prior final grade of 2.5 or worse in the German grading scale substantially reduces the likelihood of admission. If you previously applied and were not found eligible, you may submit one further application for the aptitude assessment. Many international applicants are required to take the TUM Test Power Engineering, which is expected to be held in January.
Requirements (bullet points)
For full application details and updates, see: https://wiki.tum.de/display/edschooloffice/Application+-+MSC-PE#ApplicationMSCPE-General
Winter Semester (International)
15 March 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in the energy sector, including positions in power plant manufacturing, component production and at energy suppliers. The programme's interdisciplinary training enables graduates to work on design, construction and operation of power plants as well as on grid integration and energy-storage solutions.
The research-oriented components and the mandatory internship also open pathways into research institutions and development departments, where graduates can contribute to innovation in sustainable power generation and energy-system design.
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