
M.Sc. Sustainable Energy Systems
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- Winter and summerIntake
- GermanLanguage
- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
Sustainable Energy Systems is a German-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) in mechanical engineering at HAW Hamburg on the Berliner Tor campus. It takes 3 semesters full-time (part-time status is possible), with starts in winter and summer. The first two semesters widen your maths and science skills and apply thermodynamics, electrical engineering and fluid dynamics to energy generation and efficient use. You can go deep into wind power, fuel cells and cogeneration, with a focus on the efficiency of drives, gas turbines, plant systems and buildings, and learn to think at system scale. The third semester is your Master's thesis on a real industrial problem, at HAW Hamburg or in a company. Requirements include a 210-credit degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, English at B1 and, as an international applicant, German at C1. With a 180-credit Bachelor's you must make up 30 more credits to enrol fully.
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What you need to apply for Sustainable Energy Systems at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Hamburg)
English language
German language
Academic requirements
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
- A Bachelor’s degree, worth 210 credit points, in mechanical engineering or production technology and management or in a discipline related to either of these
- OR a _Diplom_ degree (or non-German equivalent) in mechanical engineering or production technology and management or in a discipline related to either of these
- Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records
- Proof of proficiency in English at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (as stipulated in section 7, paragraph 1 of the General Admissions Regulations [HAWAZO] (opens in a new tab))
- International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the German language at level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) or above via a recognised language test, which should be one of the following: Goethe Institute C1, TestDaF 4, telc C1 Hochschule, DSH2, _Deutsches Sprachdiplom_ issued by the KMK (_Kultusministerkonferenz_), or _Kleines_ or _Großes Sprachdiplom_ issued by the Goethe Institute.
Submitting additional documents increases your chances of being selected:
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- Documentation of any previous relevant professional/work experience (e.g. written reference from your employer)
- A letter of recommendation
N.B.: Applicants whose Bachelor’s degrees are equivalent to 180 credit points are required to attain a further 30 credit points in order to enrol fully in this Master’s degree course. The Examinations Committee will determine which courses and examinations you will be required to undertake. If this applies to you and your application is successful, your enrolment will be provisional subject to demonstrable attainment of the required additional 30 credit points.
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What to prepare for your application to Sustainable Energy Systems
Programme-specific documents
1. Higher education entrance qualification – preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni assist (Applicants from China, India and Vietman must submit an APS certificate to uni-assist when applying for the VPD)
2. Language certificate
3. Letter of motivation
4. CV
5. Documentation of any previous relevant professional/work experience (e.g. written reference from your employer)
6. A letter of recommendation
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Application quick facts
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Required for Application
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
MediumAddress
Contact person for applicants with disabilities or chronic health conditions:
Meike Butenob/Dieter Röh
Stiftstraße 69, Haus 3, room 37
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
379 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,662 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
379 euros
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