Energy Systems and Renewable Energies (B. Eng.)

Application period for the winter semester is May, 2 to July, 31. Please consider that the online application is only possible in this space of time.

This is an admission-limited Bachelor course (admission process with Hochschulstart).
Please find all necessary information on application for bachelor study courses. 
 

Short information on application process - 3 steps

1. Apply at Uni - Assist

If you obtained your higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grading system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist. Please keep in mind: this step takes four to six weeks.

2. Register at Hochschulstart

3. Apply in THI PRIMUSS Portal

Please find all necessary information on application for bachelor study courses. 
 

Language skills 

• English: the program is taught entirely in English language. Sufficient language skills are essential to successfully complete the coursework. Note that we do not require English proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.
   
• German: German language skills are not required for admission. However, after the first semester, students have to document German language level A1. The level can be reached by additional courses which are offered during the first semester.

The dual studies programme enables a combination of practical training elements in a company with the theoretical education provided by the university. There is a choice of either the joint model (academic study + vocational training) or the degree course with vocational experience (academic study + intense practical phases). There is an obvious advantage to students here: practically oriented academic study generally enables a particularly smooth transition from university to the world of work. What is more, the student usually receives financial remuneration from the company concerned.

In the joint model, students may start working at the company several months before the start of the first semester, depending on the company concerned. At the start of the course there is an alternation between theory (during the semester) and practical experience (between semesters and during the practical semesters). In order to embark on a dual studies programme, students have to apply to both a company and to THI (be sure to take note of company application deadlines!).

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check dual cooperation partner companies. Even if no partner company is currently active in this degree programme, you are welcome to contact us.

The demand for qualified specialists in the field of energy systems in general and in the area of renewable energy forms in particular is enormous, as there is currently a lack of suitably qualified experts. 

Common career paths include recruitment by energy supply companies, jobs in the industry or with engineering service providers or planning offices, as well as the job profile of an independent consultant. In addition, it is not uncommon for graduates to find employment in medium-sized companies or official bodies.

Sectors: 

• Power engineering
• Energy system solution suppliers
• Plant manufacturers
• Renewable energies
• Building energy technology and heating supply
• Energy industry
• Automotive and general engineering industries

Fields:

• Planning
• Development / Design
• Technical operations
• Energy consultancy
• Test technology
• Technical sales
• Quality control

The study programme requires a preparatory internship of 8 weeks.
It has to be completed before the start of the 4th semester (during semester breaks). The preparatory internship is not part of our admission requirements.

• No general tuition fees - Student’s union contribution per semester only. 

General information on scholarship:

Financing your study programme might be a big challenge for you. On our homepage you find different opportunities of financing your academic studies at our university. Link:

Financial assistance

Please note that financial aid programmes are mostly not open to foreign students. For scholarships for students from abroad you may have a look here:

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/12359-finding-scholarships/
Public funding (BAföG) is only available to Germans and to EU citizens if they have spent a considerable part of their education in Germany. The university awards a scholarship called Deutschlandstipendium once a year which cannot fully cover living expenses. Additionally we have limited funds and support some international students for a maximum of one semester. Please do not actively approach the International Office on scholarships, once a year a call for application automatically reaches all international students.

Third party scholarship:

• If you are an applicant from abroad, you may qualify for a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): www.daad.de
• If you are a German students we recommend to research for suitable scholarships on www.mystipendium.de
• Please note that we cannot offer any guidance or support concerning scholarship applications.

We recommend that single students budget at least 700-900 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, stay, books, semester contribution)

The THI, in particular the Institute of new Energy Systems (InES), supports worldwide applied research projects in many areas of the energy industry. Likewise, company representatives are always available as experts to the students, they contribute with guest lectures and project ideas. The contacts built up over 20 years enable students to complete a large number of internships at national or international companies as well as semesters abroad at one of the partner universities (in about 40 countries, eg South Africa, Brazil, etc.). The International Office will advise you on studying abroad during your studies.

Once you have completed your Bachelor studies, you have the opportunity to continue with the English language Master of Science "Renewable Energy Systems" here at THI!