Energy Systems and Renewable Energies (in German) (B. Eng.)

• Application for study place

The program can  be started in the summer and winter semester.
Since the program is not subject to admission restrictions, the application is made exclusively via the PRIMUSS application portal THI.

• Application dates

Information on the application period and on the application procedure can be found on the page Application for a Bachelor's Study Place.

• Requirements

The prerequisite for admission to studies at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences is either the general or subject-specific university entrance qualification or the advanced technical college entrance qualification. Regulations regarding prior practical experience are laid down in the study and examination regulations of the respective degree programs.

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 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
• 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 at least 8 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.

General information on scholarships

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.

Financial Assistance for your studies

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.

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.

Im Rahmen von Vorlesungen, Projektarbeit und Zertifikatskursen sammeln Studierende Erfahrungen für Firmengründungen (Start-ups) im Bereich der Nachhaltigkeit.

Im Praxisseminar „Energiemärkte verstehen und effizient handeln“ simulieren die Studierenden mit Teilnehmer/innen aus der freien Wirtschaft und der Wissenschaft den Strommarkt mittels des Planspiels EnergyNext der ProAccom GmbH. Das Planspiel ermöglicht das Zusammenspiel zwischen Erzeugung, Handel und Verbrauch, aber auch den Einfluss der Politik und des Finanzsektors erlebbar zu machen. In diesem Zusammenhang werden Unternehmensentscheidungen und die Relevanz von effizienten Organisationsstrukturen auf die Bilanzen der Akteure im Energiemarkt erlebbar. 

Das Institut für neue Energie-Systeme (InES) ist eines von drei Instituten für Angewandte Forschung der Technischen Hochschule Ingolstadt mit einer knapp 20 jährigen Geschichte. Am InES betreiben gegenwärtig fünf Professoren sowie knapp 30 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter und Mitarbeiterinnen sowie Promovierende angewandte Forschung in den Bereichen Gebäudeenergietechnik, Bioenergie, Geoenergie, Solarenergietechniktechnik, aber auch industrielle Energiesysteme und Energiesystemtechnik.
Besonderes Augenmerk wird am InES auf die Aus- und Weiterbildung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses gelegt. Daraus ergeben sich für Studierende der Energiesysteme und Erneuerbaren Energien zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, wie z.B.:

• als wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft zu arbeiten,
• aktuelle Abschlussarbeiten zu finden,
• Masterqualifikation zu erzielen und
• Promotionsverfahren zu durchlaufen

Studierende können sich somit parallel zum Studium als wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte am InES engagieren, Abschlussarbeiten schreiben und anschließend gegebenenfalls in der Forschung arbeiten und sogar den Masterabschluss erreichen oder den Doktortitel erlangen.
Das InES engagiert sich auch international mit verschiedenen Forschungsprojekten im südlichen Afrika, z.B. www.need-project.org. Weiterhin wurde das Kompetenzzentrum Plusenergiegebäude ins Leben gerufen (siehe dazu www.plusenergie-kompetenz.de) oder die Netzwerkplattform Biogas 4.0 gestartet (https://www.biogas4null.de/).

Wir treffen uns regelmäßig zu semesterübergreifenden Stammtischen. Alumni und Studierende geben dort Kurzinfos zum Berufsalltag, zum Praxissemester oder zu Abschlussarbeiten. Wir diskutieren über Fachliches und Überfachliches, tauschen uns zu Fragen des Studiums und des Studierens in Ingolstadt aus und lernen uns besser kennen.

Außerdem machen wir gemeinsame Unternehmungen wie Exkursionen und gehen zusammen auf den Ingolstädter Christkindlmarkt.
Wir freuen uns, auch dich in unserer Gemeinschaft zu begrüßen!