Sustainable Energy Systems

This master's programme prepares students for the transformation of energy systems towards a climate-neutral, economic, and secure future. It focuses on renewable-based electrical power systems and adds competencies in sustainability, digitalization, smart grids, and energy markets.

Academic requirements

Admission is based on the overall academic performance. Certificates have to be certified by a notary and/or by the Ministry of Education or German consulates or respective authorities. For enrolment, they have to be presented in the original.

Minimum GPA

German grade 2.0 or better

English requirements

English proficiency at CEFR level C1 is required. The official faculty page gives IELTS Academic 7 overall, TOEFL iBT 95, or similar test frameworks as examples.

Accepted bachelor fields

For admission, a BSc or equivalent degree in electrical engineering or a comparable study programme is required.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 321.00 EUR per semester (summer semester 2026 official semester contribution).

Graduates are prepared for work in energy-system design, modeling, control, and operation, especially for renewable generation, smart grids, sector coupling, sustainability, and energy-market design in the energy transition sector.

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