Energy Technology (M.Sc.)
Energy Technology (M.Sc.)
The Master’s programme in Energy Technology is aimed at graduates of a Bachelor’s programme in engineering sciences in the field of energy process engineering, electrical engineering or materials science with the respective focus on energy technology who would like to deepen and expand their knowledge and skills in this field.
With us, you will not only acquire sound knowledge in the areas of energy generation, transmission and storage, but also in the topics of sustainability and environmental protection. You will learn how to develop and implement energy-efficient systems and technologies to help meet global challenges.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Admission
- Qualification assessment
- Duration of studies
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- German and English
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Number of students
- 50-150
- Special ways to study
- Part-time degree program
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
The research-oriented, interdisciplinary Master’s degree program in Energy Technology has a standard duration of 4 semesters and builds consecutively on the Bachelor’s degree program. The courses of the Master’s program are divided into 5 compulsory modules and a broad catalog of compulsory elective and elective modules:
- 5 compulsory modules
- Module catalogs specific to the field of study: „Process Engineering of Energy Conversion“ (VTE), „Electrical Energy Technology“ (EET) and „Materials Science and Material Technology“ (MWT). The courses are to be chosen within a field of study and give the student generous choices in putting together meaningful combinations of subjects.
- Technical/Scientific and FAU-wide Elective Module Group. The elective modules suitably round off the Master’s program with freedom in the choice of subjects.
The module catalogs are completed by:
- one advanced seminar
- a laboratory practical course
- an industrial internship
- a master thesis with seminar presentation
In the sense of a meaningful focus, one of three fields of study can be chosen in the master’s program and an individual profile can be formed. The Master’s program consists of the following modules for each field of study:
- 3 compulsory modules (15 ECTS)
- 2 core modules specific to the field of study (10 ECTS)
- Specialization modules (30 ECTS)
- Elective modules (20 ECTS)
- Soft skills (5 ECTS)
- Industrial internship of 8 weeks (10 ECTS)
- Master thesis with presentation (30 ECTS)
120 ECTS credits are required for the successful completion of the Master’s program.
- Many options to choose from
- Very good career prospects
- First work experience is already gained during studies by completing an industrial internship
- Numerous cooperations with industrial companies in the region (e.g. Siemens Energy, Framatome) offer optimal conditions for internships and jobs
- Special position of research: The Energy Campus Erlangen-Nuremberg is a cooperation of research groups and companies around Nuremberg, all dealing with the topic of energy technology. The Energy Technology program is also involved here.
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) is an internationally recognized, professionally qualifying scientific university degree. It qualifies students for doctoral studies in Germany and abroad as well as for academic work in science and teaching. It also qualifies for professional entry into business, administration and politics.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- Master: Qualification assessment
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 15.07.
- Summer semester: 15.01.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants: DSH 2 (written 2 / oral 1) or equivalent
Content related master requirements
The admission requirement is a subject-specific bachelor’s degree completed with above-average success in Germany or abroad and a grade of 2.5.
Admission to the Master’s program can also be granted under certain conditions if the average grade of at least four of the following modules is 3.0 or better:
- Strömungsmechanik
- Regenerative Energiesysteme
- Technische Thermodynamik
- Konstruktionslehre
- Wärme- und Stoffübertragung
- Energie- und Antriebstechnik
- Energietechnik
- Chemische Reaktionstechnik
- Materialien der Elektronik und Energietechnik
- Einführung in die Regelungstechnik
- Werkstoffe: Mechanische Eigenschaften und Verarbeitung
Related Bachelor’s degree / access to Master’s possible with conditions
- Chemical and Bioengineering: if a corresponding field of study is chosen in the Master’s program
- Chemical Engineering -Sustainable Chemical Technologies: if a corresponding field of study is chosen in the Master’s program
- Electrical Engineering-Electronics-Information Technology: if a corresponding field of study is chosen in the Master’s program
- Mechanical Engineering: if a corresponding field of study is chosen in the Master’s program
- Materials Science and Materials Engineering: if a corresponding field of study is chosen in the Master’s degree.
There is also an individual examination for other courses of study.
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