SHIFT Study Sprint Renewable Energy Sуstеms
(Starting: Summer Semester)
- Starting
- Summer Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction (but selection process)
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- All students are required to pay a student union fee of 82 Εurο.
Five Reasons to choose this Program
Course Description
Ready to start your Master's in Germany with a real head start? The Study Sprint Renewable Energy Systems at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is a 15-week preparatory program for international graduates heading into the M.Sc. Renewable Energy Systems. Before your degree even begins, you solidify your engineering foundation, learn German, get to know German culture and student life, and settle into everyday life in Ingolstadt — so you can hit the ground running in October. The Study Sprint is the flagship offering of Project SHIFT, a federally funded initiative supporting international students all the way from study preparation through academic success to entering the German job market.
The program is designed for international graduates in engineering or natural sciences who plan to enroll in the Master's in Renewable Energy Systems at THI. You should hold a Bachelor's degree with 210 ECTS credits (or 180 ECTS plus proof of 30 additional credits) along with English skills at B2 level. A documented energy specialization or practical experience in energy technology strengthens your application.
Special Program Features
Career launchpad into the German job market
Workshops on job applications and interviews, career speed dating with regional companies, and THI's own job fair connect you with employers even before you start your Master's.
Guidance every step of the way
The SHIFT team guides you personally from the Study Sprint through your Master's application and beyond — with counselling and workshops whenever challenges come up along the way.
Ingolstadt — Bavaria at your doorstep
As a mid-sized city, Ingolstadt offers everything you need for everyday life, combined with a vibrant historical and multicultural environment. On regular excursions and guided tours, you can explore breathtaking Bavarian landmarks and metropolises like Munich and Nuremberg.
Accreditations
System Accreditation
System Accreditation
System accreditation is the internal quality assurance system of a state or state-recognized higher education institution in Germany. With system accreditation, a higher education institution receives the right to award the seal of the Accreditation Council for its self-assessed study programs.
Webinars with MyGermanUniversity
Upcoming webinars
28 September 2027, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
Ingolstadt University of Technology (THI)
Preparatory Program (Certificate of Participation) SHIFT Study Sprint Renewable Energy Sуstеms Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "SHIFT Study Sprint Renewable Energy Sуstеms" are:
in engineering or natural sciences with at least 210 ECTS (per General Examination Regulations), or an equivalent degree
Exception for degrees with less than 210 but at least 180 ECTS: Admission is still possible with proof of an additional 30 ECTS worth of knowledge, demonstrated either by
- certified subject-specific professional experience outside the degree, equivalent in content and scope to a Bachelor's practical semester (§13 RaPO), or
- additional practical or theoretical coursework and exams completed at a university beyond the first degree, matching the requirements of a relevant Bachelor's prοgram.
English Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least B2 (CΕFR)
The selection process, in addition to the mandatory requirements, also considers the following criteria:
- an energy-related focus in your previous degree, as evidenced by your academic records, and
- demonstrated hands-on experience in energy technology — for example through internships, project work, professional roles, or academic publications such as a Bachelor's thesis.
The decision is made purely on the basis of your submitted documents; no interviews are conducted. All relevant proof must be uploaded to the online application platform when you applу.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Summer Semester (Starting: March 15) |
| Application start | 01 October |
| Application deadline | 15 Novemberin 21 days |
| Application mode | Uni-assist (VPD) → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree from an institution where English is the language of instructiοn.
If your Bachelor's degree comprises less than 210 but at least 180 ECTS, you must provide proof of the additional 30 ECTS — demonstrated through competencies or experience in energy technologу.
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