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M.Sc. Battery Systems Engineering (BSE)

RWTH Aachen University Aachen

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 1 Mar
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About the programme

Battery Systems Engineering is a full-time, English-taught M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University over 4 semesters with 120 credits, starting in the winter semester, with a limited number of places. This research-oriented programme is dedicated to battery engineering and covers the whole battery value chain: battery modelling, electrical testing, post-mortem chemical analysis and recycling processes. You learn to develop electrical models for batteries, compare energy storage technologies, understand battery ageing and apply chemical and physical methods to evaluate cells and materials. Institutes from mechanical and electrical engineering, physics and mathematics teach in block modules, under the academic direction of the Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives (ISEA). Three semesters of courses are followed by the Master's thesis. It suits natural science or engineering graduates, and the German Engineering College is strongly recommended first.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Battery Systems Engineering (BSE) at RWTH Aachen University

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Prerequisites

Attention: To ensure a smooth transition to the M.Sc. BSE, international applicants must complete the German Engineering College (opens in a new tab) (GEC) before starting their studies. In this digital qualification program, tailored fundamental knowledge from engineering sciences and natural sciences is taught to achieve the best possible academic preparation for this highly interdisciplinary master program

To become a BSE student you must fulfill the following admission requirements:

1.A Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Science in the following majors or a combination of these or a comparable major:

  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering with a focus on electrical engineering or information technology
  • Materials Science, including recycling, raw materials management or Circular Economy
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

Our Master’s programs require a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience by the time of enrollment. At the time of application, you must provide proof of at least 6 months work experience

The academic background must cover all areas of the competence profile:

  • Competencies in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Mathematics (7 ECTS)
  • Competencies in Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamics and Chemistry (7 ECTS)

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Battery Systems Engineering (BSE)

Programme-specific documents

GRE Score card/Applicants who are graduates of our German Engineering College (GEC) are exempt from the GRE.

Our Master’s programs require a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience by the time of enrollment. The proof of work experience must include the following information:

The employer's address and stamp

Contact details of your supervisor

Date of joining and, if applicable, resignation date (duration)

Weekly hours

Job title

Short task description

Your proof of work experience must be signed by a superior or HR.

We accept many forms of work experience, including part time work, internships and research. Please note however, that your work experience needs to be considered relevant to the field of study that you would like to begin. Applicants must provide proof of at least 6 months work experience at the time of application, the full 12 months will be required for enrollment.

University Transcript of Records-Please upload the transcript of records (including credit points) of the professional qualification that should be used to check the admission requirements for the desired master’s degree. If your Transcript of Records does not contain credit points, please submit official evidence from your university showing how the workload for one credit point is calculated.

Module Handbook-Please upload either your module catalog or, alternatively, copy and paste the link to the module catalog on a blank sheet and upload this. Keep in mind that you will have to provide an adequate description of the course content of the modules that are relevant for admission, for example a module guide. The module descriptions must include the credit points earned as well as the course load in semester week hours

CV

In addition, an English language certificate is required for enrolment at the latest.

Please upload your Bachelo’s degree or a provisional certificate, if the final degree is not yet available.

However, if you are a student of India, China or Latin America you may send your application documents directly to our International Offices there, who offer pre-check services

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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RWTH Aachen University

International Academy

Nadine Maschke

Campus-Boulevard 30

52074 Aachen

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Costs

Tuition

Over 1,500 EUR

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Semester contribution

300 EUR

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Estimated year-1 total cost

15,504 – 24,504 EUR

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Additional fee information

Course fees:-24,000 €

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