Energy Systems and Renewable Energies Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

The study programme is offered in English.

Limiting climate change is one of the biggest worldwide challenges of the 21st century. Implementing smart, integrated energy solutions and developing new and clean technologies helps meeting this key objective.

Therefore, there is a need for engineers specialised in energy systems and renewable energies and the integration of these technologies in the energy system.

The Bachelor's programme in Energy Systems and Renewable Energies meets these demands. This Bachelor's programme is taught in English, and it welcomes both German and international students.

Main contents:

• Specialised contents in renewable energies with high practical orientation
• Science Fundamentals like Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Fluid-Mechanics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Design, CAD, Material Science, Product Development
• Energy Generation: Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass, Geothermal Energy
• Energy Systems: Smart Cities, Industry Supply Systems, Smart Buildings, Energy Markets, Sector Coupling
• Special Components in Energy Systems: Combined Heat and Power Plants, Heat Pumps, Batteries, Fuel Cells
• New Energy Carriers and New Concepts for Mobility: E-Mobility, Biomethane, Hydrogen, Power to Gas, Power to Heat

This innovative contents will allow students to understand complex energy systems in an international context. Specialised software is used in order to simulate and better understand the contents of the different courses. This is the backbone needed for solving the demanding challenges of future energy systems.

At the same time, the students acquire the ability to carry out economic assessments of energy supply concepts in order to prepare investment decisions. These economic analyses together with the knowledge of entrepreneurship and sustainability enable them to take on responsible positions in companies.

Graduates of the course are prepared for specialist and managerial tasks in the following areas:

• Sustainable energy generation and distribution
• Development, production and operation of energy technology plants and energy systems
• Planning of energy systems and energy consulting

1. Apply via uni-assist from as soon as possible until 15 June at the latest (VPD).

(If you obtained your higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks.)

2. hochschulstart.de: from 2 May until 15 July

You will have to register online at hochschulstart.de to receive two numbers (BID and BAN) which you will have to enter as soon as you select one of the study courses in the application portal of the THI.

3. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until 15 July

You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents by post later on.

Please note: The application deadlines might change. Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application periods.

THI charges fees of currently 500 EUR per semester for students from third countries (citizenship outside the EU and European Economic Area).

The fees are planned to increase to 800 EUR per semester (Bachelor's programmes) from summer semester 2026 onwards. When more details are available, you will find further information on our homepage.

THI students who started their studies earlier are not affected by this reform.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Applicants will have to apply on their own. Apart from the uni-assist fee, there is no application fee.

To stay updated on the most recent study orientation dates, please visit www.thi.de/go/events-studyorientation.

The standard period of study for the Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Bachelor's programme is seven semesters. This Bachelor's degree is a full-time study programme.

During the first and second semesters, fundamentals in engineering and energy systems are taught.

During the third and fourth semesters, students attend more advanced and interdisciplinary lectures.

Industry internships are scheduled for the fifth semester.

During the sixth and seventh semesters, students deepen their knowledge in energy systems and technology. In addition, students can expand their skills by choosing from a variety of electives and different topics of a team project and their Bachelor’s thesis.

The industry internship in the fifth semester lasts 20 weeks (five months).

Furthermore, the study programme requires a preparatory internship of at least eight weeks, which has to be completed before the start of the fourth semester (during semester breaks or before the start of studies). The preparatory internship is not part of the admission requirements.

It is also common and recommended to write the Bachelor's thesis within a company as an alternative to writing it within the university.

800 EUR

THI charges fees of currently 500 EUR per semester for students from third countries (citizenship outside the EU and European Economic Area).

The fees are planned to increase to 800 EUR per semester (Bachelor's programmes) from summer semester 2026 onwards. When more details are available, you will find further information on our homepage.

THI students who started their studies earlier are not affected by this reform.

All students will have to pay a student union fee of 72 EUR per semester.

Student organisations estimate that the cost of living is approx. 990 EUR or more per month, depending on individual needs and expectations. Mandatory health insurance in Germany will cost a student around 145 EUR per month.

Usually, non-EU students will have to provide proof of financial means with a blocked account for visa purposes. It should contain approximately 992 EUR per month for up to 12 months.

Requirements include a valid university entrance qualification ("Hochschulzugangsberechtigung"). This is a secondary school certificate that entitles you to study at a German university.

For applicants who obtained their higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify their eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grade system. Applicants will have to submit all required documents online to uni-assist prior to their application at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt. The process takes four to six weeks. (VPD)

More information on the application process can be found here.

The Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt can only make a legally binding decision about your eligibility for your desired study programme after reviewing the documents you submit with your application. We can’t provide a definitive assessment or evaluate your chances of acceptance until we have your full application, including your educational history.

Furthermore, it is possible to find out if you’re qualified to study in Germany before applying. Detailed information is available at the following link: www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission.

Additionally, you can find out about the qualification requirements via the study and examination regulations (=Studien- und Prüfungsordnung = SPO). Find these on the following page under the respective statutes: https://www.thi.de/en/university/university-profile/university-management/legal-department/.

Thank you for your understanding. You are very welcome to apply, and we will check your application documents.

We DO NOT require a formal proof or documentation of English language skills (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS). Note that the study programme is offered completely in English, and that is why sufficient knowledge of the English language (at least English level B2) is strongly recommended.

There is no requirement to formally prove German language skills for your admission. However, a German course is highly recommended for better integration into everyday life. Furthermore, German skills will greatly increase your chances in finding a student job and or an internship at a German company.

1. Apply via uni-assist from as soon as possible until 15 June at the latest (VPD).

(If you obtained your higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grade system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. The process takes four to six weeks.)

2. hochschulstart.de: from 2 May until 15 July

You will have to register online at hochschulstart.de to receive two numbers (BID and BAN) which you will have to enter as soon as you select one of the study courses in the application portal of the THI.

3. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until 15 July

You will have to apply online at the PRIMUSS university application portal. In case of admission, you will have to send all required documents by post later on.

Please note: The application deadlines might change. Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application periods.

There are different scholarships available to enrolled students, such as the Deutschlandstipendium. All students will have to look and apply for specific scholarships themselves! Most scholarship programmes are based on performance (grades, voluntary work, etc.) The economic situation of applicants is usually not taken into consideration. A certain level of German language skills (at least B2) is required for many scholarships.

The International Office also offers scholarships. Enrolled international students will be notified of the call once a year via the communication channels of the university.

International students at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) are strongly advised to start gaining practical experience early to earn money during their studies and improve their job prospects. Besides looking for working student positions, students are also encouraged to seek low-level jobs in gastronomy or similar sectors to earn money and improve their German language skills. In addition to internship positions posted on the university platform, students should actively consider research and teaching assistant roles at THI. Please note that international students face legal limits on the number of working days allowed (see Study and work).

The International Welcome Center offers workshops and events in English to help international students prepare for their entry into the German market, especially in preparing for the internship search and applications.

Important: German employers expect students to take the initiative in applying for jobs and to have a good command of German. For internships, a minimum German language level of B1/B2 is required, while for entry-level jobs after graduation, B2/C1 is generally expected. Therefore, international students should start learning German as early as possible to increase their employability.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not run any student residence halls / dorms. You will have to start looking for accommodation on your own as soon as possible. At least 500 EUR per month should be budgeted for accommodation.

Here are some facts about finding accommodation in Ingolstadt or Neuburg.

The Career Service supports students with workshops and counselling, e.g. workshops to prepare for the German job market.

• Service point and counselling
• Online info session for admitted degree-seekers
• Support with city registration and residence permits
• Orientation days and networking events
• Mentoring programme
• German courses and language support programmes
• Cultural events, excursions, and company tours
• Workshops to prepare for the German job market
• Student clubs, such as N.I.C.E. (Network & International Culture Exchange)

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) is an institution that specialises in business and technology and is characterised by innovative study concepts and modern facilities. We are currently training over 8,000 students in more than 70 study programmes in engineering, computer science, business, life sciences and sustainability.
Our students will graduate as sought-after specialists and managers. An extremely dynamic and successful region with a distinctly strong economic structure provides for excellent framework conditions. The relatively small student body guarantees individual guidance, a familial atmosphere, and close cooperation between students and professors.
One of the core features of studying at our university is its orientation towards practical application. Internships and projects, as well as continuous cooperation with regional companies, are fundamental components of every study programme.
The Ingolstadt campus was completed in 1999, and a new tract of buildings opened in 2014. In 2021, the Neuburg campus opened its doors with its Faculty of Sustainable Infrastructure. Modern equipment and facilities create an atmosphere that adds to students' success and enjoyment. Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt is proud of its commitment to offer the highest possible level of quality in research and education. It is possible to explore Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt by visiting the interactive 360° THI campus tour.

The campus is only a short walk from Ingolstadt's appealing old city. The view from the lecture halls is of a castle and other medieval buildings. Ingolstadt lies in the centre of Bavaria, one of the most prosperous German federal states, and it is only an hour by car from the metropolitan areas of Munich and Nuremberg. The opportunities to take part in leisure activities in the area – which is close to the Alps as well as to the beautiful Altmühl valley – are unlimited. With the headquarters of Audi (the international automotive company) and a large number of innovative corporations in the city, Ingolstadt is proud to be one of the strongest economic regions in Germany. Opportunities to participate in sports activities are provided by the university as well as by various amateur and competitive sports clubs. Bavarian charm and the Bavarian way of life – including summer evenings in beer gardens and the diverse cultural events on offer – make daily life in Ingolstadt particularly attractive for students.