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Renewable Energy Systems (M. Eng.)

One of the great challenges of the 21st century is to ensure a safe and environmentally sound energy supply in the context of an increasing global energy demand with dwindling fossil resources and accelerated climate change.
The programme's goal is to educate and train specialists for the necessary global restruction of energy systems and thus contribute to the transfer of knowledge and experience from theory into practice.
Are you interested in taking part in designing our renewable energy future?
In three/four semesters, all important aspects related to renewable energies, global challenges of the future in rapidly changing energy markets and possible solutions will be addressed i.e.:
- What are existing and emerging technologies to harness renewable resources?
- How can they fulfill the demands for power, heat and fuels?
- How can we integrate renewable energies into existing energy systems?
- What benefits with respect to climate change, abatement of greenhouse gases and other environmental problems may be expected by strengthening renewable energies?
What are you waiting for? Join the master‘s degree programme "Renewable Energy Systems" at the University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen!
Excellent career and future prospects!
Due to the expected dynamic growth of the international renewable energy sector, markets for appropriate technologies will expand rapidly. Consequently the global demand for highly qualified engineers in renewable
energies is increasing constantly, thus offering excellent career prospects for graduates both nationally and internationally.
Typical examples of employment opportunities can be found in research and development (R&D) in industry and research institutions, as well as in the design, construction, operation or management of renewable energy systems, e.g. as
- research and development engineer
- project engineer
- project manager
- production engineer
- technical employee in private utility companies or public administrations
- expert
- research assistant in research institutions.
The close contacts that the lecturers possesses with companies and research institutes ensure that the training is practically oriented and the course contents are up-to-date.
A Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree also qualifies its holder to pursue a PhD after succesful graduation.
Course contents/ Module overview
Semester | Module No. | Course Title | SWS* | CP* |
Qualification Semester (Winter Semester) | (mandatory for students holding a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credit points.) | |||
870 | 4 | 5 | ||
871 | 4 | 5 | ||
872 | 4 | 5 | ||
873 | 4 | 5 | ||
907 | 4 | 5 | ||
908 | 4 | 5 | ||
1st semester (Summer Semester) | ||||
Obligatory modules | 854 | 4 | 5 | |
852 | 4 | 5 | ||
851 | 4 | 5 | ||
568 | 4 | 5 | ||
910 | 4 | 5 | ||
Obligatory Elective Course #1 | 4 | 5 | ||
2nd semester (Winter Semester) | 855 | 4 | 5 | |
Obligatory modules | 859 | 4 | 5 | |
856 | 4 | 5 | ||
858 | 8 | 10 | ||
Obligatory Elective Course #2 | 4 | 5 | ||
3rd semester (Summer Semester) | 860A 860B | Presentation and Defence (Colloqium) | 26 4 | |
Elective Courses (subject to availability and change) | Information about approved elective courses will be provided by the dean in the beginning of each semester | |||
Summer | 861 | 4 | 5 | |
Summer | 863 | 4 | 5 | |
Winter | 864 | 4 | 5 | |
Summer | 867 | 4 | 5 | |
Winter | 869 | 4 | 5 | |
Summer | 762 | 4 | 5 | |
*SWS = Hours per week | ||||
*CP = Credit points (ECTS) |
Study and Exam Regulations
ACHTUNG/ ATTENTION | Die Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen werden in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der Hochschule Nordhausen veröffentlicht und sind mit der Veröffentlichung verbindlich gültig. Bis zur Veröffentlichung handelt es sich nur um vorläufige Ordnungen (Lesefassungen).
The study and exam regulations are published in the Official Announcements of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and are binding upon publication. Until publication, they are only provisional regulations (read-only versions). The Offical Announcements are only available in German. |
Ordnungen, gültig für Erstimmatrikulationen ab Wintersemester 2020/21 Regulations, valid for first-time enrolments from winter semester 2020/21 onwards | |
Datum/ Date | Inhalt/ Content |
29.05.20 | Studienordnung und Prüfungsordnung - veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 6/2020 |
16.07.20 | Erste Änderung der Studienordnung |
27.09.21 | Zweite Änderung der Studienordnung |
22.02.22 | Dritte Änderung der Studienordnung |
02.11.22 | Vierte Änderung der Studienordnung |
29th May 2020 | Study and Exam regulations - May 2020 (Reading Version in English) |
Ordnungen, gültig für Erstimmatrikulationen ab Wintersemester 2018/19 Regulations, valid for first-time enrolments from winter semester 2018/19 onwards | |
Datum/ Date | Inhalt/ Content |
03.12.18 | Studienordnung - veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 18/2018 - Studienordnung |
3rd Dec 2018 | Study Regulations - Dec 2018 (Reading Version in English) |
23.11.18 | Prüfungsordnung - veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 12/2018 - Prüfungsordnung |
23rd Nov 2018 | Exam Regulations - Nov 2018 (Reading Version in English) |
Application Documents and Advice for Student-Visa Seekers
We accept online-only applications. You do not need to provide certified copies or translations (as long as the documents are in German, English or French).
As a minimum please provide the following documents:
- High school diploma/certificate of higher education entrance qualification
- Bachelor degree certificate (proof that Bachelor degree was succesfully completed)
- Complete Transcript of Records (with overall grade)
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0 or Bachelor's Medium of Instruction is English)
Please also check if any additional documents are required
IMPORTANT: Documents can only be submitted through Uni-Assist before the application deadline.
Hochschule Nordhausen cannot influence the visa process in any way. Therefore all prospective applicants are advised to carefully check the visa requirements, appointment waiting and processing times at the reponsible German mission abroad before application. It is not possible to defer admission to a later term.
How to apply with Uni-Assist? (pdf)
- How to apply with Uni-Assist?A comprehensive step-by-step guide
Information brochure Renewable Energy Systems
- Flyer_Renewable_Energy_Systems.pdfThe internationally recognized academic degree of Master of Science (M.Eng.) will be conferred on students by the University of Applied Sciences Nordhausen, upon successful completion of the programme.550 KB