Renewable Energy Systems (M. Sc.)

Application for the programme:

The programme starts each year in the winter semester (1 October).

Please apply online via our Primuss portal – you can find all the information here: Master’s application

Entry requirements for the programme:

• Students must demonstrate extensive experience in the field of energy engineering and provide evidence of their English language proficiency.
• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s or Diplom degree in engineering or natural sciences, or an equivalent degree from a German university comprising at least 210 ECTS (in accordance with the General Examination Regulations) – or – successful completion of an equivalent degree from a foreign university
• Admission for applicants with a Bachelor’s degree comprising 180 ECTS:
  For applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree with fewer than 210 credits (but at least 180 ECTS), recognition of 30 ECTS based on relevant professional experience is possible, subject to the approval of the Examination Board. The scope and nature of the work must comply with the regulations for a second practical semester at Bavarian universities of applied sciences (Section 13 RaPO) and be evidenced by a certificate of employment, i.e. an internship or professional activity lasting one semester.

Information for applicants:

• Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in Germany or who are EU nationals will be admitted without further assessment, provided that the general entry requirements are met.

   

• Applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree obtained abroad will undergo a selection process, provided that the general entry requirements are met.

The selection process comprises the following four points:

1. Bachelor’s degree grade
2. Curriculum analysis: This takes into account the nature and scope of the modules in which skills are taught that suggest the applicant is likely to successfully complete the Master’s programme. Where applicable, the university’s ranking is also taken into account, as well as an assessment of certain knowledge in thermodynamics, electrical engineering and mathematics.
3. Practical experience
4. Optional: Entrance test for Master’s programmes, such as the GRE, GMAT or GATE

Please note the regulations governing international orientation and selection procedures.  

Further information on the application process can be found at the following link:

Masters application

Applies to applications for summer semester 2027 and beyond

With immediate effect, applicants from India must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having passed the Digital Master Test (dMAT):

https://aps-india.de/

in order to obtain an APS certificate relevant for your visa .

Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor's degree:

 Programmes requiring dMAT (pdf)

The test costs 150 €. Registration is now open.

Timetable for applications for the 2027 summer semester:

September 15, 2026: deadline registration for dMAT
September 26, 2026: dMAT test date at 10 locations in India
October 12, 2026: certificate available

 Full details can be found at: https://aps-india.de/dmat/

Application period at THI for English-taught Master programmes for the summer semester 2027: 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

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

A wide range of support options in the form of scholarships are available to students at THI.

For German and EU citizens, as well as other interested parties with German university entrance qualifications under certain conditions, studying at THI is free of charge; only a semester fee payable to the Erlangen-Nuremberg Student Services Association is required.

Applicants from outside the EU/EEA should note the following

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt intends to charge tuition fees of 1.200 euros per semester (Bachelor studies) from the summer semester 2026 onwards. At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center, you will find excellent services and support.

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

For in-depth information, please follow the link to our International Welcome Center-Website on Service fees.

 If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

• 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)
  
  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.
   

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.