MSc Programs in Energy in Germany 2022

The boom in the PV industry shows no signs of abating. Germany is one of the leading drivers of technology and development in this sector. To prosper and maintain a top position in the renewable energy and photovoltaics markets of the future, companies will require superbly trained specialists who are capable of channelling their skills into research and development. -

The English-taught master’s degree program Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) with its international focus is addressed in particular to graduates with a bachelor's degree in engineering or natural sciences. An in-depth knowledge will be taught in the following areas: Sustainable Materials; Energy Systems (in particular Solar Energy); Resilience Engineering; and Technology and Society. Depending on the individual interests and focus, students can acquire and deepen their knowledge in these areas. The central objective of this master's program is to guide students to independent scientific work in these fields. -

The master program “Renewable Energy Management” (REM) provides a practice-oriented and skills-based learning experience in which students develop their capacity for critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. -

Schleswig-Holstein and the Hamburg metropolitan region, particularly the coastal areas are the pioneers and initiators of the nation-wide change towards sustainable energy production. The interdisciplinary study programme offers a unique combination of economic, technical and legal aspects. These contents reflect both the range of the West Coast University of Applied Science (FHW) as well as the regional profile of the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein. The Master's study programme combines economic, legal, and technical aspects of the umbrella theme of renewable energy. Students are taught interdisciplinary knowledge with a focus on management as well as project design and certification of renewable energies. Standard Length of Course The standard course consists of 4 semesters over 2 years, whereby 3 semesters are study semesters and the fourth semester is the Masters's semester with the writing of the Master’s thesis. In these semesters, the students should practically and scientifically develop the knowledge they acquire, if possible in cooperation with a company. Further information is available on the page Course programme. Focus on professional activities / professional qualification The course concept is designed for the interfaces - on one hand within the company and on the other, the contact to investors, authorities and citizens. In particular, the combination of economic, technical, and legal expertise is increasingly in demand. However, these skills require a holistic approach. The following positions/types of company are typical for graduates: Power company Planning and coordination of (large) energy projects Consultancies Energy officers for associations and businesses Authorities for monitoring and approval of application processes Research institutes Consultant or expert Through the three pillars of education and the merging of the individual segments in interdisciplinary seminars, as well as through the associated teaching of social skills, graduates are able to develop holistic concepts, present and promote them as well as direct their implementation and acceptance. -

The main goal of the online master's program in Wind Energy Systems (WES.online) is to build capacity in wind energy for research and industry. WES.online is aimed at natural scientists and engineers who want to learn about the mechanical and electronic operation and interaction of wind turbines. In addition, the program was created for specialists and managers who want to develop or improve the design of individual components of a wind turbine at a wind turbine manufacturer or supplier company. -