University of Freiburg

Sustainable Systems Enginееring

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics & Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability
Sustainability Energy Systems
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
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

Course Description


Climate change and sustainability are nowadays very crucial topics and in case you want to actively contribute to the research and management of new technologies, materials, and systems that will shape our world, the M.Sc. in Sustainable Systems Engineering is the program you are looking for. During the program, you’ll be able to combine research and practical application in order to solve current world issues and collaborate with prestigious research institutions.

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Natural Sciences or Environmental Sciences.

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years (Asia and MENA regions: usually four years).
Required ECTS credits: 180.

The applicant must provide evidence that she/he has gained at least 120 ECTS points during the course of her/his first degree, through academic achievements in the three fields of:

  1. Mathematics and Computer Science,
  2. Chemistry and Physics, as well as
  3. Engineering Sciences.

And has gained at least 30 ECTS points in each of these fields. The Selection Committee makes decisions on the recognition of achievements which are comparable with those indicated abovе.

GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment

An average final grade of no lеss than 2.5.

Language Requirements


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

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
IELTS
min 5.5
PTE Academic
min 59
TOEFL iBT
min 72
TOEFL pBT
min 567
OOPT
min 60
Telc English B2-C1 University
min B2/C1
TOEIC
min Listening/Reading: 785; Speaking: 160; Writing: 150
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with the completion of an English-taught undergraduate degree (official confirmation from the examination office is required, confirmation from a professor is not sufficient), or indication "medium of instruction: English" on the transcript of records or in the Diploma Supplement; or if the official language of the country of origin is English; or by the German and Luxembourgish Abitur (depends on how long English was taken and the level reached according to CEFR ); or if English is the mother tongue.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


  1. Undergraduate transcript of records showing all courses taken, all credits and grades obtained and the final/current overall average grade.
  2. Undergraduate diploma (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), if already available.
  3. Certified translations of undergraduate transcript of records and, if applicable, undergraduate diploma, if these documents are not in German or English.
  4. Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements).
  5. A valid APS certificate (only for applicants who have studied in China, Mongolia and Vietnam).
  6. Information about the grading and credit system at the respective universitу.

Location


1
University of Freiburg

Further Information



For more information please check the

Course Website