Renewable Energy and Data Engineering

The world needs a new energy supply. And it needs you to help build it. In the Master’s program in Renewable Energy and Data Engineering, you’ll learn how to help shape the energy transition using intelligent data analysis and cutting-edge technology. Together with industry professionals, you’ll develop sustainable energy systems for the future. Turn your knowledge into solutions and launch your global career!

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Profile

Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)

Study Language
English, German

Standard period of study
3 Semester

Starts of study
Winter semester

Application deadline
March 31 (resident outside the EU) / July 15 (resident within the EU)

Admission requirements
completed bachelor's degree in a related field, APS (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)

Language requirements
TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0

Practical requirements
Internship or verifiable practical experience desirable

ECTS
90 Credits

Place of study
Campus Offenburg

Selection process
Yes (NC)

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

The energy sector is undergoing a transformation. While solar and wind power supply electricity based on weather conditions, electric vehicles and heat pumps are placing new demands on the grid. Traditional large-scale power plants are no longer sufficient. For the energy transition to truly succeed, we must plan, build, and reliably maintain efficient systems. And this is where you come in: In this master’s program, you’ll prepare yourself for exactly these tasks.

You’ll learn how to convert solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy, as well as biomass and conventional fuels, into electricity.
You’ll learn everything about modern storage systems, smart grids, and how energy is managed.
You’ll use state-of-the-art methodologies in energy informatics, data analysis, and simulation to keep grids stable.
You’ll understand how storage, e-mobility, and heat pumps are integrated into the market.
You will simulate and control complex energy systems on a computer.

Perspectives

With your degree, many doors will be open to you in Germany and around the world. For example, at:

global energy companies
regional / international energy suppliers
international engineering firms
manufacturers of power plant equipment for the conversion of renewable energy
grid operators
Energy trading companies
Energy research institutes
Public institutions in the energy sector
Energy management positions in various industries

A Ph.D. is also possible, for example at the Graduate School “Small-Scale Renewable Energy Systems” (KleE), a collaboration between the University of Freiburg, Hochschule Offenburg, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE).