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

Basics in Electrical Engineering

4

5

 

871

Basics in Thermal Engineering

4

5

 

872

Introduction in Renewable Energy Systems

4

5

 

873

Scientific Practice

4

5

 

907

Cultural Studies and Scientific Writing

4

5

 

908

German as a foreign language

4

5

         

1st semester

(Summer Semester)

       

Obligatory modules

854

Bioenergy Systems I - Solid Biomass

4

5

 

852

Photovoltaic Systems

4

5

 

851

Wind Power Plants

4

5

 

568

Project Management

4

5

 

910

German as a foreign language

4

5

   

Obligatory Elective Course #1

4

5

         

2nd semester

(Winter Semester)

855

Bioenergy Systems II - Biogas and Liqiud Biofuels

4

5

Obligatory modules

859

Solar Thermal Lab

4

5

 

856

Lifecycle Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems

4

5

 

858

Scientific Project

8

10

   

Obligatory Elective Course #2

4

5

         

3rd semester

(Summer Semester)

860A

860B

Master Thesis

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

Ocean Energy and Hydropower

4

5

Summer

863

Fuel Cell Technology

4

5

Winter

864

Bioengineering

4

5

Summer

867

Numerical Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer

4

5

Winter

869

CA(P)E Computer Aided (Process) Engineering

4

5

Summer

762

Data Science in Python

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

Ausgabe 9/2020

27.09.21

Zweite Änderung der Studienordnung

Ausgabe 19/2021

22.02.22

Dritte Änderung der Studienordnung

Ausgabe 3/2022

02.11.22

Vierte Änderung der Studienordnung

Ausgabe 18/2022

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)

Further Information about the Application Process

Click here to find more detailed information about the application process and answers to frequently asked questions.

Important Advice for German Student Visa-Seekers

All prospective applicants are advised to carefully check the visa requirements, appointment waiting and processing times at the reponsible German mission  abroad before application and plan it accordingly. Only then you can ensure that you are able to commence your studies properly.

We are aware of long visa appointment waiting times and delayed visa issuances in the German visa offices of certain countries. Please understand that we cannot influence the visa process in any way, even in case of successful admission. It is also not possible to defer your admission to a later term.

The classes in winter semester will be provided in hybrid format for latecomers due to delays in student visa issuances. All exams and classes in summer semester will only be provided in presence format only. Students who got admission but can't obtain their visas in time, are advised to not enrol and have their application being reconsidered for the next year's intake.

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Information brochure Renewable Energy Systems

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