Программа обучения Renewable Energy Systems

Программа обучения "Renewable Energy Systems" в Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Renewable Energy Systems

One of the great challenges of the 21st century is to ensure a safe and environmentally sound energy supply in the context of an increasing global energy demand with dwindling fossil resources and accelerated climate change.

The fully English-taught Master's degree programme Renewable Energy Systems is intended to contribute to the training of specialists for the necessary global restructuring of energy systems and thus contribute to the transfer of knowledge and experience. The degree program thus follows the global challenges of the future in rapidly changing energy markets.

Общая Информация по Программе обучения "Renewable Energy Systems"

  • Уровень: Магистратура
  • Диплом: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
  • Язык обучения: Английский
  • Начало обучения: Зимний семестр
    Летний семестр
  • Срок обучения: 3 семестров
  • Форма обучения: Полная
  • Учебные кредиты: 90 ECTS
  • Стоимость: € 0 / Семестр
  • Семестровый взнос: € 158.58 / семестр
  • Правила приема: На основе конкурса
  • Минимальный уровень английского: B2
  • Минимальный средний балл (нем): 2.5

Описание программы обучения "Renewable Energy Systems"

Are you interested in taking part in designing our renewable energy future? Then join the master‘s degree course on Renewable Energy Systems at the University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen.
In three/four semesters, all important aspects related to renewable energies will be addressed i.e.:

  • What are existing and emerging technologies to harness renewable resources?
  • How can they fulfill the demands for power, heat and fuels?
  • How can we integrate renewable energies into existing energy systems?
  • What benefits with respect to climate change, abatement of greenhouse gases and other environmental problems may be expected by strengthening renewable energies?

Карьерные перспективы по завершению программы обучения "Renewable Energy Systems"

Due to the expected dynamic growth of the international renewable energy sector, markets for appropriate technologies will expand rapidly. Consequently the global demand for highly qualified engineers in renewable
energies is increasing constantly, thus offering excellent career prospects for graduates of the Master’s degree course Renewable Energy Systems both nationally and internationally.
Typical examples of employment opportunities can be found in research and development (R&D) in industry and research institutions, as well as in the design, construction, operation or management of renewable energy systems, e.g. as

  • research and development engineer
  • project engineer
  • project manager
  • production engineer
  • technical employee in private utility companies or public administrations
  • expert
  • research assistant in research institutions.

The close contacts that the teaching staff possesses with companies and research institutes ensure that the training is practically oriented and the course contents are up-to-date.
Our Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Systems also qualifies its holder to pursue a PhD after succesful graduation.

Учебный план программы обучения "Renewable Energy Systems"

The standard period of study is three or four semesters (see blow). In the first two semesters, courses take place at the university; the third semester is planned for the preparation and writing of the master thesis.

(The attendance in the qualification semester is required for students with a Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)).

Qualification Semester (Winter Semester; mandatory for students with a Bachelor degree equivalent to 180 ECTS):

  • Basics in Electrical Engineering
  • Basics in Thermal Engineering
  • Introduction in Renewable Energy Systems
  • Scientific Practice
  • Cultural Studies and Scientific Writing
  • German as a foreign language

1st semester (Summer Semester)
lectures and exercises:

  • Bioenergy I: Solid Biomass
  • Photovoltaic Systems
  • Wind Power Plants
  • Project Management
  • Non-technical module: German as Foreign Langugage
  • Elective course No. 1 (check below)

2nd semester (Winter Semester)
lectures and exercises:

  • Bioenergy Systems II: Biogas and Liquid Biofuels
  • Solar Thermal Lab
  • Scientific project
  • Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems
  •  Elective course No. 2 (check below)

3rd semester (Summer Semester)

  • Master thesis und Master colloquium (Presentation and Defense)

Selection of possible Elective courses

  • Ocean energy
  • Bioengineering
  • Fuel Cell Technology
  • Numerical Methods in Heat and Mass Transfer
  • and more... (subject of availability and change)

Standard period of study/Credits
(ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Acumulation System)

  • 4 semsters/120 ECTS-Credits (in case you have a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS)
  • 3 semesters/90 ECTS-Credits (in case you have a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 210 ECTS)

Start date

  • Winter Semester 2023/24 (in case you have a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS)
  • Summer Semester 2024 (in case you have a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 210 ECTS)
  • Учебный план / модули: https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/studienangebote/master/renewable-energy-systems/studieninhalte/
    https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/studienangebote/master/renewable-energy-systems/regulations/
  • Факультет

    Department of Engineering
    Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

    No machine, no product is created without the knowledge of engineers. Specialists are also needed in the field of the energy industry, in particular the renewable energies and the environmental recycling as well as the renaturation. That's why engineers are in high demand in industry and economy. Especially the field of MINT - Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences and Technology - is in demand.

    In the Department of Engineering, students are trained for the industry. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers engineering degrees with very good career prospects. Numerous contacts and cooperations with the industry make the degree courses practice-oriented. Many research projects in the department are also closely geared to the industry and economy needs.

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