Energy Systems and Renewable Energies (B. Eng.)

Application period for the winter semester is May 2nd to July 15th. Please consider that the online application is only possible in this space of time - applications which reach the university later than July 15th cannot be taken into consideration.

Please find further information on application for bachelor study courses and admission requirements.

The dual degree combines 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.

More info on our dual studies-pages, or check cooperation partners on hochschule dual

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 industry or with engineering service providers or planning offices, as well as the job profile of 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

Fields:

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

The study programme requires a preparatory internship of at least 12 weeks, which 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 tuition fees - 42,00 EUR student’s union contribution per semester only. 
• General information on scholarship:
  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)

Upon completion of their studies, students will have a wide all-round knowledge of power engineering technology – with a high level of practical relevance – as well as good contacts in the industry. In addition, the course content is such that the qualification entitles graduates to work as independent energy consultants (as it fulfils the professional requirements in accordance with No. 3 of the relevant BABA Guidelines); the corresponding certificates are awarded to students upon completion of their degree.

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.

Upon completion of their studies, students will have a wide all-round knowledge of power engineering technology – with a high level of practical relevance – as well as good contacts in the industry and the opportunity to gain international experience.