Green Engineering
Green Engineering
The part-time Master’s programme in Green Engineering equips you to take on roles of responsibility in the context of the sustainable transformation of industry and mechanical engineering. Against the backdrop of climate change, resource scarcity and the objectives of the European Green Deal, the programme provides in-depth knowledge of energy efficiency, resource-efficient product development and holistic life-cycle assessments. You will learn to design technical systems in such a way that they require less energy, use materials more efficiently and can be managed within circular systems.
Key topics include renewable energy generation, storage and recovery; energy-optimised production processes and systems; sustainable materials; circular value creation; and methods for the environmental assessment of capital goods.
This Master’s programme opens up excellent career prospects, as companies are urgently seeking specialists who combine technical expertise with sustainability skills, thereby enabling a climate-neutral industry.
Curriculum Green Engineering
1st Semester
Anrechnungsmodule: Methodenkompetenz, Selbst- und Sozialkompetenz, ausgewählte technische oder betriebswirtschaftliche Kompetenzen
Wasserstofferzeugung, -speicherung und -transport
The module provides fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy carrier as well as technologies for its production, storage, and transport. Topics include production methods, storage technologies, materials, and safety aspects. In addition, thermodynamic principles and economic, ecological, and technical evaluations across the hydrogen value chain are covered.
Gewinnung erneuerbarer Energien
The module provides fundamentals of renewable energy generation and energy systems. Topics include technologies such as photovoltaics, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass, and hydropower. In addition, economic aspects such as levelized costs and the integration of renewable energies into operational energy systems are covered.
Elektrolyse und Brennstoffzellentechnik
The module provides fundamentals of electrolysis and fuel cell technology with a focus on electrochemical processes and hydrogen applications. Topics include the operation, design, and applications of electrolyzers and fuel cells as well as their integration into energy systems. In addition, economic aspects, standards, safety, and current challenges are covered.
CO2-Speicherung und -nutzung (CCS und CCU)
The module provides fundamentals of CO₂ capture, utilization, and storage along the value chain. Topics include CO₂ sources, capture technologies, and applications in energy and material systems. In addition, storage methods, regulatory frameworks, and the role of CO₂ in energy systems are covered.
Wärmepumpentechnik
The module provides fundamentals of heat pump technology with a focus on design, operation, and thermodynamic processes. Topics include thermodynamic cycles, components, system design, and the use of renewable heat sources. In addition, operating modes, efficiency indicators, and applications of high-temperature and large-scale heat pumps are covered.
Industrielle Energiesysteme (Auf Basis erneuerbarer Energien)
The module provides fundamentals of industrial energy systems based on renewable energy. Topics include energy demand in industry and sectors, energy carriers and networks, and the integration of renewable sources. In addition, sector coupling as well as the evaluation and implementation of sustainable energy systems are covered.
Systems Engineering
The module provides fundamentals of systems engineering with a focus on systems thinking and the structured development of complex systems. Topics include requirements management, system architecture, modeling, and optimization as well as verification and validation. In addition, project management and model-based approaches such as MBSE are applied in practice.
Lean Utility Management
The module provides fundamentals of lean utility management for optimizing supply and production processes. Topics include lean principles, waste analysis, and methods such as Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping. In addition, resource efficiency, resilience, performance indicators, and practical applications in logistics and production are covered.
Life cycle Analysis, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Ökobilanzierung
The module provides fundamentals of sustainability management and life cycle analysis. Topics include sustainable development, regulatory frameworks, and methods such as LCA, LCC, and SLCA. In addition, impact assessments, especially carbon footprints, and the use of software tools for evaluating products across their entire life cycle are covered.
Masterarbeit
The master’s thesis involves the independent scientific analysis of a business-related problem. It includes literature and patent research, the development and systematic implementation of a solution concept, and the critical evaluation of results. The work concludes with a structured and formally correct written thesis.
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Admission requirements
- Proof of successful completion of a technical degree in the fields of mechanical engineering, engineering sciences, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or comparable disciplines at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or equivalent or an equivalent successful domestic or foreign degree and
- proof of at least one year of relevant, qualified professional experience after completing the university degree programme
- Admission option for a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credit points: If you have a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credits or your degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credits is recognised, there is the option of crediting up to 30 ECTS credits from qualified professional experience.
University entrance qualification obtained abroad
If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.
Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.
You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.
Counselling and application
For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with your contact person. You will find the relevant contact details on this page.
Applications for this degree programme are made online.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Study programme director
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Uwe Moll
Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Programme manager for interested parties
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Sustainability Management and Technologies
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
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Renewable Energies & Hydrogen Technology
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
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Electromobility and vehicle electrification
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About the degree program
Green Engineering
The part-time Master’s programme in Green Engineering equips you to take on roles of responsibility in the context of the sustainable transformation of industry and mechanical engineering. Against the backdrop of climate change, resource scarcity and the objectives of the European Green Deal, the programme provides in-depth knowledge of energy efficiency, resource-efficient product development and holistic life-cycle assessments. You will learn to design technical systems in such a way that they require less energy, use materials more efficiently and can be managed within circular systems.
Key topics include renewable energy generation, storage and recovery; energy-optimised production processes and systems; sustainable materials; circular value creation; and methods for the environmental assessment of capital goods.
This Master’s programme opens up excellent career prospects, as companies are urgently seeking specialists who combine technical expertise with sustainability skills, thereby enabling a climate-neutral industry.
Curriculum Green Engineering
1st Semester
Anrechnungsmodule: Methodenkompetenz, Selbst- und Sozialkompetenz, ausgewählte technische oder betriebswirtschaftliche Kompetenzen
Wasserstofferzeugung, -speicherung und -transport
The module provides fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy carrier as well as technologies for its production, storage, and transport. Topics include production methods, storage technologies, materials, and safety aspects. In addition, thermodynamic principles and economic, ecological, and technical evaluations across the hydrogen value chain are covered.
Gewinnung erneuerbarer Energien
The module provides fundamentals of renewable energy generation and energy systems. Topics include technologies such as photovoltaics, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass, and hydropower. In addition, economic aspects such as levelized costs and the integration of renewable energies into operational energy systems are covered.
Elektrolyse und Brennstoffzellentechnik
The module provides fundamentals of electrolysis and fuel cell technology with a focus on electrochemical processes and hydrogen applications. Topics include the operation, design, and applications of electrolyzers and fuel cells as well as their integration into energy systems. In addition, economic aspects, standards, safety, and current challenges are covered.
CO2-Speicherung und -nutzung (CCS und CCU)
The module provides fundamentals of CO₂ capture, utilization, and storage along the value chain. Topics include CO₂ sources, capture technologies, and applications in energy and material systems. In addition, storage methods, regulatory frameworks, and the role of CO₂ in energy systems are covered.
Wärmepumpentechnik
The module provides fundamentals of heat pump technology with a focus on design, operation, and thermodynamic processes. Topics include thermodynamic cycles, components, system design, and the use of renewable heat sources. In addition, operating modes, efficiency indicators, and applications of high-temperature and large-scale heat pumps are covered.
Industrielle Energiesysteme (Auf Basis erneuerbarer Energien)
The module provides fundamentals of industrial energy systems based on renewable energy. Topics include energy demand in industry and sectors, energy carriers and networks, and the integration of renewable sources. In addition, sector coupling as well as the evaluation and implementation of sustainable energy systems are covered.
Systems Engineering
The module provides fundamentals of systems engineering with a focus on systems thinking and the structured development of complex systems. Topics include requirements management, system architecture, modeling, and optimization as well as verification and validation. In addition, project management and model-based approaches such as MBSE are applied in practice.
Lean Utility Management
The module provides fundamentals of lean utility management for optimizing supply and production processes. Topics include lean principles, waste analysis, and methods such as Kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping. In addition, resource efficiency, resilience, performance indicators, and practical applications in logistics and production are covered.
Life cycle Analysis, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement und Ökobilanzierung
The module provides fundamentals of sustainability management and life cycle analysis. Topics include sustainable development, regulatory frameworks, and methods such as LCA, LCC, and SLCA. In addition, impact assessments, especially carbon footprints, and the use of software tools for evaluating products across their entire life cycle are covered.
Masterarbeit
The master’s thesis involves the independent scientific analysis of a business-related problem. It includes literature and patent research, the development and systematic implementation of a solution concept, and the critical evaluation of results. The work concludes with a structured and formally correct written thesis.
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester | |
| 4. Semester | |
| 5. Semester |
Admission requirements
- Proof of successful completion of a technical degree in the fields of mechanical engineering, engineering sciences, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or comparable disciplines at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or equivalent or an equivalent successful domestic or foreign degree and
- proof of at least one year of relevant, qualified professional experience after completing the university degree programme
- Admission option for a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credit points: If you have a university degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credits or your degree with fewer than 210 ECTS credits is recognised, there is the option of crediting up to 30 ECTS credits from qualified professional experience.
University entrance qualification obtained abroad
If the higher education entrance qualification was obtained abroad, a preliminary examination of the higher education entrance qualification by uni-assist is required.
Please note that it may take 4 to 6 weeks for uni-assist to process your application.
You can find further information on applying to university from abroad on the website Applying to university from abroad.
Counselling and application
For individual counselling before and during the application phase, please get in touch with your contact person. You will find the relevant contact details on this page.
Applications for this degree programme are made online.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Study programme director
-
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Uwe Moll
Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Programme manager for interested parties
Other programmes you may be interested in
-
Material Science and Resource-efficient Engineering
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
The master's degree is aimed at graduates of mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, aeronautical engineering or related courses who wish to acquire additional skills in the field of materials engineering.
About the degree program -
Sustainability Management and Technologies
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
The Sustainability Management and Technologies degree programme combines sustainability, management and future technologies. Topics such as the circular economy, ESG, sustainable business models and climate protection form the basis for actively helping to shape transformation processes within companies and organisations.
About the degree program -
Renewable Energies & Hydrogen Technology
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
The energy transition requires innovative technologies to ensure a sustainable and secure energy supply. The Renewable Energies & Hydrogen Technology degree programme combines renewable energies with modern hydrogen technologies and prepares students for the development, planning and optimisation of sustainable energy systems.
About the degree program -
Electromobility and vehicle electrification
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
The future of mobility will be shaped by electric propulsion systems. The part-time degree programme in Electric Mobility and Vehicle Electrification focuses on energy storage, high-voltage architectures and innovative vehicle concepts for the next generation of sustainable mobility.
About the degree program