Hydrogen Technologies and Economics (M. Eng.)

Would you like to play an active role in shaping the energy and mobility revolution with the help of hydrogen technologies? Then the Master's programme in Hydrogen Technology and Economics, the only one of its kind in Germany, is just right for you. After your studies, you will be able to understand the technology chain of hydrogen as an energy carrier from production to storage and transport to the associated applications, to develop new products and solutions and to evaluate them in terms of economic efficiency and sustainability. The programme is designed for students who are interested in hydrogen technology and economics.

The degree programme is aimed at German and foreign students who want to establish themselves in the field of hydrogen technologies, building on their technical education. So far, the new degree programme offered by Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences is unique in this form at a German university. Our Master's in Hydrogen Technologies is the first of its kind in Germany.

You can study our Master's in Hydrogen Technology and Economics online or on-site, which gives you the flexibility you need. You decide for yourself from where you want to follow the lecture. You are also welcome to join us in the lecture hall at any time.

Events where you need to be present, such as practicals in the laboratory, take place in a few block attendance phases on site. An intensive support and networking programme rounds off this innovative Master's programme.

Degree
Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
Duration
3 semesters
Start of studies
Summer & Winter
NC
Yes Admission information

Accreditation
in planning
Language
German & English
Location
Ingolstadt

Pictures Hydrogen Technologies

Hydrogen as a fuel

Hydrogen offers an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels and can be used instead of oil and gas. The infrastructure for this is still being developed.

[Translate to English:] Tanken mit Wasserstoff

Hydrogen from solar energy

If hydrogen is produced from solar energy, this form of hydrogen production is completely regenerative and counts as green hydrogen.

[Translate to English:] Solarmodule zur Wasserstoffgewinnung

Hydrogen as a fuel
Hydrogen from solar energy

Film about the study programme

Curriculum

1. Semester

Hydrogen storage and -transport (ge)

Hydrogen economy (ge)

Hydrogen in Energy Technology and Energy Markets (en)

Hydrogen safety and standardization (en)

Mechatronics (en)

Electrolysis and fuel cell technology

2. Semester

Systems Engineering (ge)

Start-Up Project (en)

Numerical Methods and Computational Simulation (en)

Hydrogen production

Individual elective module (de/en)

Plant and Equipement Design in Hydrogen Technology (en)

3. Semester

Masterthesis

Quick Info

Admission and application

In the Hydrogen Technologies and Economics degree programme it is possible to start in the winter and summer semester.

Application deadlines:
Registration for the study programme is possible from 2 May to 15 July (for the winter semester) and from 15 Nov. to 15 Feb. (for the summer semester), in each case via online application.

Requirements:
The requirements can be found in the study and examination regulations for this degree programme.

Here you can find information on the Master's application

Job profiles

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:

FAQs

What are the prerequisites for the Master's programme in Hydrogen Technologies and Economics?

The Hydrogen Technologies and Economics degree programme is aimed at German and foreign students who, building on their technical education, would like to deepen the field of hydrogen technology or enter this field. By technical education we mean a technical bachelor's degree. Please contact Professor Dr. Diel if you have any questions.

Contact Student Counselling

All about application, enrollment and examination

Apply online

Sergej Diel

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sergej Diel
Phone: +49 841 9348-2392
Room: A220
E-Mail: Sergej.Diel@thi.de

Module Handbook

The module handbook contains information on prerequisits, contents, learning outcomes, ECTS points, duration, work load, literature, references of the offered modules and lectures.

Module Handbook Master WTW WS 2023/24 (pdf) (only in German available)

Study and Examination Regulations

Study and examination regulations (SPO)/Statutes (German only) for this Master's programme deal with judicial matters concerning your study course. For more information please turn to the pages of the legal department