Energy Technology

Subjects: Technology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The Energy Technology sector thrives on international and multinational collaborations. This means that beyond technical skills, international experience is crucial. The master's degree program in Energy Technology addresses these needs by offering education in a global context. Students gain technical expertise within an international environment. The program aims to provide a high level of specialization in Energy Technology. Study subjects include Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Storage, and Smart Grids. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the skills needed to excel in the global energy market. This program not only enhances technical knowledge but also fosters a deep understanding of international energy policies and practices. By immersing students in a diverse learning environment, the program prepares them for the challenges and opportunities in the Energy Technology field. The goal is to create professionals who are not only technically proficient but also culturally aware and ready to lead in a globalized industry.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Instead of evidence of sufficient German language proficiency, applicants for the Energy Technology track in the degree programme Power Engineering must provide evidence of sufficient English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR.

Qualification Requirements

(1) In order to be eligible to apply to the master's degree programme in question, the applicant must have obtained a) a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in the subject in question or in a suitable previous degree programme as per appendix 1 at a German university or at a university in a Bologna signatory country or b) an equivalent degree in a suitable previous degree programme at a different university abroad in accordance with Appendix 1; equivalence shall be determined in accordance with the suggested evaluations issued by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) at the secretariat of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) (http://anabin.kmk.org). (2) In deviation to paragraph 1, applicants who have not yet completed their bachelor's or an equivalent degree at the time of application are eligible to apply if they have successfully completed 83.33% of all required coursework and assessments (i.e. at least 150 credit points in a degree programme with 180 ECTS credit points in total). (3) Applicants who cannot present evidence of either a German university entrance qualification or a bachelor's degree completed at a German university must additionally CEFR provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency for the degree programme (level C1 GER). For details on the evidence to be presented, see: https://www.llc.uni-hannover.de/en/language-examinations/acceptedlanguage-certificates-at-the-luh. (4)1 Instead of evidence of sufficient German language proficiency, applicants for the degree programme Optical Technologies may provide evidence of sufficient English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. (4) 1 Instead of evidence of sufficient German language proficiency, applicants for the Energy Technology track in the degree programme Power Engineering must provide evidence of sufficient English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. (4) The decision whether the previous degree programme is suitable and whether the requirements for admission are fulfilled shall be made by the admissions committee (Section 3) For applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in a suitable previous degree programme and who have not completely fulfilled the requirements for eligibility to apply as per Appendix 1, the decision that their degree is suitable may be subject to conditions. The conditions set (at most 4 modules) must be fulfilled within 2 semesters of enrolment. Upon application, the examination board shall decide upon extension of this deadline in individual cases provided the applicant is not responsible for such neglect. (5) The admissions committee may offer aptitude tests for specific degree programmes. If no more than 4 conditions are to be fulfilled, the applicant shall decide within one week after announcement of the decision of the admissions committee between a) taking the aptitude test or b) fulfilling the conditions as per section 2 paragraph 4. If it is necessary to set more than 4 conditions for the applicant despite a similar degree programme profile because the deviations to appendix 1 are too large, then the applicant may be admitted only upon passing the aptitude test. Applicants may resit the aptitude test once. The aptitude test shall have the form of a 90-minute written examination; it shall review the fundamentals mentioned in appendix 1. The applicants shall be invited to the aptitude test in writing and shall be admitted if they pass the aptitude test. An assessment evaluated as “insufficient” (“nicht ausreichend”) has been failed. (6) If an applicant has been granted refugee status and they fulfil the language requirements as per section 2 paragraph 3 and obtained their bachelor’s degree at a university abroad, but are unable to submit the documents specified in section 4 paragraph 2, they may take an aptitude test in accordance with section 2 paragraph 5. The relevant supporting documents are to be submitted with the application.