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.

Accepted bachelor fields

Completed bachelor's degree of at least 7 semesters (210 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Physics Engineering or equivalent, or Materials Science or equivalent. Other engineering degrees are accepted if they sufficiently cover Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Technology basics, and Power Electronics; a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering is explicitly stated to be not an appropriate basis.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

304.80 EUR per semester including semester ticket for public transport.

ECTS credits

90

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 304.80 EUR per semester including semester ticket for public transport.

Germany is still leading in PV research & development, and offers job opportunities in PV system engineering and project management. Job opportunities are also good for those who want to stay in Germany. For those returning to their home countries, the programme helps to promote PV there.

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