MSc Photovoltaics Engineering Science

This research-oriented master's programme focuses on photovoltaic energy systems and combines university teaching with laboratory and partner work involving the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics. The programme covers scientific and practical work in photovoltaics and culminates in a research-based thesis semester.

Academic requirements

University must be rated H+ on Anabin list, Bachelor's programme must include a final thesis.

Minimum GPA

Minimum bachelor's grade 2.5 converted to the German grading system using the Bavarian formula.

English requirements

English at least B2. The official application page lists roughly equivalent scores as TOEFL PBT 600, CBT 250 or iBT 90, IELTS 6.0, TOEIC, Cambridge Certificate or another test equivalent to level B2; Duolingo is not accepted. If the bachelor's degree was awarded by an English-language programme, official confirmation is sufficient.

German requirements

No knowledge of German is requested, but it is helpful for daily life. For those with knowledge of German at the beginner level, it is recommended to embark on German courses.