Study program

University

City

University of Freiburg

Renewable Energy Engineering and Management

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineering

Sustainability Green Tech

M.Sc.

Degree

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 15 May

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free / €1500

Tuition fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at University
Study mode:: On campus

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5 reasons why to choose this Study Program

Unique program that connects the technical, economical and political approach to manage renewable energies

During this master’s program, you’ll get a one-of-a-kind opportunity to look at how a sustainable development of renewable energies can create bridges between the technical aspects of renewable energy. Moreover, you will take this knowledge to interpret such developments in an economic and political context.

Choose one amazing specialization

The M.Sc. in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management gives you the opportunity to specialize in Energy Systems Technology (EST) or Renewable Energy Planning and Management (REPM) and taking additional courses from Energy Conversion.

Boost your career options with an internship

Put into practice all the knowledge gained during the master’s program and experience organizations from behind the scenes.

Live in the “Green City” and campus

Freiburg is known worldwide for being a sustainable city and the University of Freiburg is especially active doing research on sustainability, such as developing renewable energy generation and storage or producing resource-efficient materials and systems.

Get a clear idea that this program is for you

With the help of the Online Study-Choice Assistant, you’ll know what to expect from the REM Program and can examine whether your academic and vocational interests would fit well. → More Info

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Course description

Wind power, photovoltaics, bioenergy, and hydropower are just some of the terms that are going to lead the development of our planet in the coming decades. Being able to understand and develop the technologies behind them is highly important, but every day it becomes more crucial to also have the skills to successfully manage the economic, political, and societal issues around them. This is the main goal of the M.Sc. in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management. During this master’s program, you’ll practice how to develop and implement sustainable projects in the field of renewable energies.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study mode

Career prospects

The M.Sc. in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management is intended for holders of a first bachelor's degree in:

Engineering (electrical engineering, energy management, process engineering, microsystems technology, mechanical engineering or environmental engineering)
Natural sciences
Applied life sciences (Forest or environmental sciences)

For those interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of renewable energy engineering and management.

Special Program Features

Interdisciplinary program

This master’s program has a strong focus on climate and energy policy, environmental economics and environmental management, ethics, social sciences, behavioral sciences, legal sciences, energy systems technology, and renewable environmental management and planning.

Cooperation between faculties and external partners

This program is offered by the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources and the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Freiburg, in cooperation with the Departments of Forestry Sciences, Meteorology, Microsystems Technology, and the Department for Sustainable Systems Engineering. Prestigious partner institutions such as the Fraunhofer Institute and the Institute of Applied Ecology reinforces the team of expert lecturers.

Study at one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Germany

Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is an important research and economic hub in the city and has partnerships with top universities and institutions worldwide.

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Accreditations

ACQUIN

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Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the Study program in “Renewable Energy Engineering and Management” are:

Bachelor (undergraduate) degree

Previous bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:

Engineering (electrical engineering, energy management, process engineering, microsystems technology, mechanical engineering or environmental engineering)

Natural sciences

Applied life sciences (Forest or environmental sciences)

Min ECTS required:

Mathematical fundamentals, engineering fundamentals, natural science fundamentals, and environmental science fundamentals totaling 50 ECTS (30 ECTS corresponds to 1 semester) from their bachelor program.

Applicants must have mathematical fundamentals, engineering fundamentals, natural science fundamentals, and environmental science fundamentals totaling 50 ECTS (30 ECTS corresponds to 1 semester) from their bachelor program. For the elective track ‘Energy Systems Technology’ the applicant must additionally have technical and engineering fundamentals totaling 50 ECTS (30 ECTS corresponds to 1 semester) from their bachelor program. For the elective track ‘Renewable Energy Management and Planning,’ the applicant must additionally have economic fundamentals, social science fundamentals, management-related fundamentals, and environmental planning fundamentals totaling 40 ECTS (30 ECTS corresponds to 1 semester) from their bachelor program.

GPA

A minimum CGPA/grade of 2.5 in the German grading system is required. Applications with CGPA/grade > 2.5 will not be considered for the selection process.

Please provide CGPA (even preliminary if study program is not yet finished) and information about the grading system (minimum passing grade, maximum grade), if not already mentioned on the transcript of records.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)

IELTS

min 6

TOEFL iBT

min 90

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

no information provided by university

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with previous degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:

local admission restriction

Admission test/interview:

None

No. of places available:

Application:

directly at University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online Eligibility Assessment

In order to know if you are eligible to apply for this program, please complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA). Within some days you will receive an email confirming if you are eligible to apply. If so, further information regarding the application process can be found in step 2.

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Online-Application form

Complete the Online Registration Form (only fields with * are mandatory), it is a complete online application. Thus please note that it is necessary to upload documents online (as PDF at best). Please do not send anything by postal mail!

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In English, please do not include a photo.

Letter of Motivation

In English, following the guidelines of the university.

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First University-Level Degree Copy

Scanned copies of certificates in languages other than English or German must be officially translated into English or German (certified translation).

Transcript of Records

Academic transcripts in languages other than English or German must be officially translated into English or German (certified translation).

Further Information

Your personal contact

Stefan Adler

Managing Director "Centre for Renewable Energy"

Tennenbacher Straße 4
D-79106 Freiburg

Contact Details:
+49-(0)761-203-8598
rem.coordinator@unr.uni-freiburg.de

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