Wind Energy Systems

Subjects: Energy Systems;Sustainability

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

WES.online offers a comprehensive master's program tailored for natural scientists and engineers eager to understand the mechanical and electronic workings of wind turbines. This program is also ideal for specialists and managers aiming to enhance or innovate wind turbine designs or components at manufacturing or supplier companies. Upon completion, you'll earn a German degree, a testament to Germany's global leadership in wind energy expertise and development. WES.online allows you to balance your education with a full-time job, accessible anytime and anywhere. Courses are delivered entirely in English through virtual classrooms. You can join live lectures or watch recordings at your convenience. Exams are conducted online, eliminating the need for physical attendance. You have the flexibility to enroll in as many or as few courses per semester as you wish, and you can even take a semester off if needed. This program is designed to fit seamlessly into your life, providing the knowledge and skills to advance in the wind energy sector.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

School reports that provide evidence of learning the foreign language for at least 3 years. The final grade or the average grade from the final two years of language learning must be at least the equivalent of a German grade 4 (adequate). Evidence of having successfully completed a language course if a final certificate was issued. Level A 2 Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) Level 1 Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC, 10-990 points) iBT 110-270 points (listening & reading) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Min. band score 3.0 telc English A 2, A 2 School English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) Key English Test (KET) Pearson PTE Academic Sprachniveau A2: 42 – 30 Punkte

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent degree with at least 180 credits in a technical or scientific course in the subject area Civil and Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or equivalent in another course, at least 60 credits in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering, of which at least 18 credits are in the field of mathematics (analysis, algebra). Further admission criteria: 'good' mathematical knowledge, 'good' knowledge of technical sciences, 'good' basic knowledge of natural science. Letter of motivation (maximum two pages) in which you state your personal motivation and suitability for the master's program convincingly, including a record of previous academic performance, field training and scientific work. Proof of at least one year of work experience of any kind after finishing your first degree of higher education. The work experience does not have to be obtained in the wind energy sector. In special cases, the examination board can decide that work experience (in any field of activity) that you have gained before you had finished your first degree of higher education is acceptable as well.

Document Requirements

Tabular CV Identity Card (front and back) School leaving certificate with which you fulfill the entrance requirement for higher education. Certificates and transcripts of records of your previous higher education. Proof of at least one year of work (in any field of activity) experience after finishing your first degree of higher education. In special cases, the examination board can decide that work experience that you have gained before you had finished your first degree of higher education is acceptable as well. Proof of English language knowledge equivalent to level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Refernce for Languages. Letter of motivation (maximum two pages) in which you state your personal motivation and suitability for the master's program convincingly, including a record of previous academic performance, field training and scientific work. Applicants from China, Mongolia or Vietnam have to submit the "APS" as well.