Program overview The REMENA MSc is an international, English‑taught double‑degree master's run by the University of Kassel (UKAS) together with the University of Monastir (UM) in Tunisia and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad in India. The curriculum has been extended with additional modules delivered at the University of Sfax (US) in Tunisia (introduced in the 2020 summer semester, from March) and at the German University in Cairo (GUC) in Egypt (introduced in the 2021 winter semester, from September). Joint supervision of master’s theses at US and GUC is also possible. Detailed programme information is available on the REMENA website: https://www.unikims.de/remena.
What you will study and gain The programme develops the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement and manage renewable energy and energy‑efficiency solutions, with attention to markets, technologies and institutional frameworks worldwide. Beyond core technical subjects, coursework emphasizes economic, ecological and regulatory policy dimensions—covering national and international energy and climate policies, energy‑management legislation, and intercultural and language aspects—so graduates understand both technical and governance contexts. Students also benefit from exposure to institutions and cultures in Germany, Tunisia and/or India and receive input from senior professionals and energy experts.
Career preparation REMENA readies graduates to work on international projects and to assume leadership roles in public and private organisations within the energy sector. Upon completion, students receive a REMENA double degree awarded either by UKAS and JNTU or by UKAS and UM, depending on the study track.
Admission and programme details (key points)
This two-year (24-month) Master’s programme is highly mobile and internationally oriented. You can begin in the summer semester (March) in Kassel, Germany, or in the winter semester (September) in Monastir, Tunisia or in Hyderabad, India. Study periods are split across partner locations to give a mix of European, North African and South Asian perspectives on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The curriculum is deliberately interdisciplinary, combining management, engineering and application perspectives. Six months of the programme are delivered in Kassel and a further six months take place in Hyderabad and/or Monastir. Depending on your entry point, the third semester offers an exchange option—students who start in the summer semester can spend the third (summer) semester at the University of Sfax, while those who start in the winter semester may do the third (winter) semester at the German University in Cairo. The final six months are dedicated to the Master’s thesis, which can be completed in Germany or in another country.
This programme is aimed at graduates from engineering, natural sciences, economics, law or social sciences who want to deepen their knowledge in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Applicants should be motivated to work at the interface of management, engineering and application, and able to demonstrate practical or professional engagement with the field. Fluency in English and evidence of relevant prior learning are required.
In terms of academic background, the programme expects either a German six‑semester Bachelor’s degree or an internationally equivalent undergraduate degree. There is also a minimum academic grade standard in the German grading scale. Applicants from law, business/economics or social sciences must additionally have completed basic quantitative or scientific modules. Applicants must supply a motivation letter and two reference letters to support their application.
Required documents and criteria (bullet points)
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (International)
15 January 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 January 2027
The programme prepares graduates for international projects and leadership roles in the public and private energy sectors, particularly in areas of renewable energy development, energy efficiency implementation, policy and regulation. Typical roles include project manager, energy consultant, renewable project developer, energy efficiency specialist, policy advisor, business development or technical positions in utilities, consultancies, manufacturers, NGOs and international organisations.
The double-degree format and mobility components enhance employability in multinational and cross-cultural settings. Graduates also gain a solid foundation for further research or PhD studies in energy systems, policy and sustainability-related fields.