Study program

University

City

University of Freiburg

Sustainable Systems Engineering

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Sustainability Energy Systems

M.Sc.

Degree

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

Program video

5 reasons why to choose this Study Program

Research and teaching hand in hand

During this master’s program, you’ll be able to profit from the fact that the latest research findings are incorporated into modules and seminars, in order to understand and solve current sustainability issues.

Get important scientific knowledge

Learn about major scientific topics, such as sustainable materials, energy systems, resilience engineering, natural resources, climate change, and many others.

Cooperation with research institutions

The fact that the five Freiburg-based Fraunhofer Institutes cooperate with this master’s program creates a one of a kind opportunity to apply knowledge and to be near future employers.

Live in the “Green City” and campus

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

Great support during the program

Seminars in small groups and close contact with lectures, give you the opportunity to develop all your potential during this master’s program.

How do you want to continue?

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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.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study mode

Career prospects

The M.Sc. in Sustainable Systems Engineering is intended for holders of a first bachelor degree in:

Engineering or
Sciences

For those interested in advancing their qualifications and their career opportunities in the field of sustainable systems engineering.

Special Program Features

Interdisciplinary program

This master’s program has a special mix of theory and practice around topics like energy systems, sustainable materials, resilience engineering, or information processing technologies.

Great opportunities at the Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH)

Join the great group of university experts that cooperate with the Fraunhofer Institutes in Freiburg, researching in the fields of sustainable materials, energy systems, and resilience of sustainable systems towards environmental disasters and climate change.

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

The Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute is a school accreditation system whose main objective is to provide guidance and information for students, employers, and higher education institutions. They aim to contribute to more transparency in the market of study programs.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the Study program in “Sustainable Systems Engineering” are:

Bachelor (undergraduate) degree

Previous bachelor’s degree in:

Engineering or

Sciences

Min ECTS required:

180 ECTS

120 ECTS of your bachelor's degree must be engineering - and natural science-related subjects. That means that a minimum of 30 ECTS points must be gained in each of the following fields a) Mathematics and Computer Sciences, b) Chemistry and Physics, c) Engineering Sciences. This precondition is usually fulfilled, for example, by electrical and mechanical engineers, but may also be fulfilled by graduates from similar programs such as environmental engineering, process (chemical) engineering, materials science, and energy engineering. The admission committee will decide about the suitability of your previous degree.

GPA

Min 2.5 in the German grading system.

Language Requirements

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

English

CERF 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 1095
Specification: Listening/Reading: 785; Speaking: 160; Writing: 150.

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

yes

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

Application:

directly at University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online-Application form

Apply through the online application portal

More Info

Copy of the first university-level degree

Scanned copy of the bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with a total of 180 ECTS and 3 years of duration at least (Asia and MENA regions: usually four years).

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Testimonials

SSE has been an exciting journey for me, and this excitement keeps me motivated to learn more. I am proud to be in the first batch of SSE. I like that all the professors are very good at what they do; it seems like a trivial thing to say, but I’ve learned more effectively from these courses than I ever have in the past.
Puneeth J.Show Testimonial

I would like to tell you that the course is really amazing and interesting right now. From the 2nd semester, we get to choose our own specializations and subjects which is quite interesting and it feels like we are customizing our own Master's study. Furthermore, there are many interesting subjects to choose from. I am really loving the course and I also recommended to my friends to apply for this course.
Deepak R.Show Testimonial

Further Information

Your personal contact

Prof. Dr. Stefan Hiermaier

Director

Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH)
University of Freiburg
Gips Schüle Chair of Sustainable Systems Engineering
Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
D-79110 Freiburg
Office: Fraunhofer EMI, Eckerstr. 4, D-79104 Freiburg

Contact Details:

study@inatech.uni-freiburg.de

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Eva Hein

Program coordination

Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (INATECH)
University of Freiburg

Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
2nd floor north
79110 Freiburg

Contact Details:
+49 761 203 54010
study@inatech.uni-freiburg.de

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Information Package

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