Renewable Energy Systems (M. Sc.)

Students will have to document considerable experience in the field of energy engineering as well as proof of their English skills. The requirements for the course are:

• The successful completion of a Bachelor or "Diplom"-degree in Engineering or Science, or an equivalent degree at a German university with a minimum of 210 credit points (in conformity with General Examination Regulations) - or - the successful completion of an equivalent degree at a foreign university
• A successfully passed aptitude test (according to § 4 of Examination Regulations) with following criteria: documented proof of energy specialization in their study programme or experience in the field of Energy Engineering by internship and/or project work/academic papers. The aptitude test is carried out on the basis of documents provided by the applicant. There is NO interview. Energy experience can be gained by way of professional jobs, suitable internships, a Bachelor's thesis, and other project work. You have to upload documents on our online platform during the application process.
• Admission for applicants with Bachelor's degrees comprising 180 ECTS:
  For applicants who have a Bachelor's degree with less than 210 credits (but with a minimum of 180 ECTS), an approval of 30 ECTS on the basis of the qualified working experience is possible if the examination board agrees. The extent and nature of the working experience must comply with the rules for a second practical semester at Bavarian applied universities (§ 13 RaPO ) and must be documented with a certificate of employment, i.e. an internship or work expirience for the duration of a semester.
• See also General information

Please find further information regarding the application process for

Master applicants from abroad

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

1. THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
2. THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
3. THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
4. THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
5. The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

Absolvents of the study program are qualified for expert and leadership tasks in the following fields:

• Planning
• Governement /Administration
• Utilities
• Project Development
• Research
• Production

For the future careers of the students the following industry branches are convenient:

• Energy engineering
• Building Services / HVAC
• Environmental Engineering
• Integration of the research institute InES into the program enables the pursuit of a scientific career

As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) . If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

• General information on scholarship:

Financing your study programme might be a big challenge for you. On our homepage you find different opportunities of financing your academic studies at our university. Link:

Financial assistance

Please note that financial aid programmes are mostly not open to foreign students. For scholarships for students from abroad you may have a look here:

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/12359-finding-scholarships/
Public funding (BAföG) is only available to Germans and to EU citizens if they have spent a considerable part of their education in Germany. The university awards a scholarship called Deutschlandstipendium once a year which cannot fully cover living expenses. Additionally we have limited funds and support some international students for a maximum of one semester. Please do not actively approach the International Office on scholarships, once a year a call for application automatically reaches all international students.

Third party scholarship:

• If you are an applicant from abroad, you may qualify for a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): www.daad.de
• If you are a German students we recommend to research for suitable scholarships on www.mystipendium.de
• Please note that we cannot offer any guidance or support concerning scholarship applications.

We recommend that single students budget at least 700-900 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, stay, books, semester contribution)

• English
  The study program will be taught completely in English (exception: there will be several elective courses offered but only one can be guaranteed to be in English). Proof of sufficient English language skills, documented by a TOEFL-test score of 530 or above (paper-based) or 197 or above (computer-based) or 71 and above (internet-based) or an IELTS score of 6 or above or an equivalent certificate. This proof is not required provided the university entrance qualification certificate or the Bachelor degree was acquired in English or the applicant possesses the citizenship of a country in which English is the native language.

• Deutsch/German
  German language skills are not required for admission, but we strongly recommend learning german or enhancing german language skills, as most employers expect at least A2 level. Students can learn German up to  A1-level in courses offered by the university.

• Useful Links (if you get to a german website please press the english button in the menue bar again)
  Flyer Future in Motion
  
  Practical Information for All International Students  
   
• We also offer an energy engineering bachelor degree - Energy Systems and Renewable Energies (ESYS)
   
• The Masterprogramm is carried out in close cooparation with our research institute for renewable energies InES.

Preparation programme for international students: SHIFT Study Sprint 

• Can credits from the SHIFT Study Sprint RES be transferred to the Master's program in Renewable Energy Systems or applied later?

  You will not receive ECTS for the courses in the SHIFT Study Sprint, therefore they cannot be transferred. Additionally, the courses you take will be on a Bachelor´s level preparing for Master´s level expertise.

• Are participants automatically transferred to the Master RES after completing the SHIFT Study Sprint RES?

  No, there is no automatic transfer. Participants must apply separately for the Master's program starting on May 2nd of each year. Completion of the SHIFT Study Sprint will be considered during the application process, and the IWC team will guide applicants through the procedure.

• Will the successful participation in the SHIFT Study Sprint have a positive impact on my application to the Master of Renewable Energy Systems.

  Yes, though it does not directly guarantee an admission but does increase chances. 

• Is the SHIFT Study Sprint optional or mandatory?
  The SHIFT Study Sprint is an optional program for those interested in applying to the Master of Renewable Energy Systems. The Study Sprint prepares you for the Master’s and supports your integration into THI and Germany, however it is not a mandatory program.