Battery and Hydrogen Technology Technische Universität Braunschweig

The programme can be studied entirely in English, predominantly in German, or flexibly with a combination of German and English modules.

In addition, compulsory language courses in German and/or English are designed to enhance language proficiency.

Modern society relies on sustainable power supply. It became a necessity in order to maintain our standard of living, our economy, as well as our safety and well-being. The transition from fossil to renewable energy opens up opportunities to new technologies, that can ensure this need. This is the core of the new Master's programme Battery and Hydrogen Technology.

The Battery and Hydrogen Technology Master's programme is an international, future-oriented and interdisciplinary study programme. You will learn how to construct, optimise and utilise these innovative key technologies for the energy transition. As you progress through the programme, you will develop an in-depth technical understanding that will empower you to contribute actively to solving global energy issues.

Whether in electro mobility, stationary energy storage systems, or industrial processes, the global economy is in a high demand for professionals, that can grasp and apply these new technologies. You will be qualified for demanding tasks in economy, industry and research, such as:

• development and optimisation of new battery and hydrogen technologies
• technical consultation of companies in the sustainable energy supply sector
• applied research at institutes, universities and colleges, or commercial laboratories
• planning and implementation of modern energy storage systems
• conception and further development of electrically efficient mobility solutions, e.g. electric vehicles and hydrogen propulsion systems

Whether in research, start-ups, or global tech corporations – with this Master’s programme you are an active part of the sustainable energy future.

Winter semester:

• 1 June to 15 October for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 February to 15 March for applicants from non-EU countries

Summer semester:

• 1 December to 15 January for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 August to 15 September for applicants from non-EU countries

Battery and Hydrogen Technology combines flexibility alongside profound specialised knowledge within this Master’s programme.

The three newly developed English-language Compulsory Modules (15 CP) Battery Technologies II, Hydrogen Technologies II as well as Modern Modelling and Artificial Intelligence of Battery Systems will be mandatory for you and serve as a solid foundation in the key technologies of the energy evolution.

In the Elective and Laboratory Modules (46 CP) you will create your own profile and select modules from the fields of Energy Storage Systems, Production, Data Analysis and Material Science. This way you can shape the course of study according to your specific interests and make it your own. You can complete the modules in English or German.

In the Interdisciplinary Module (14 CP), you will enhance your language proficiency and develop expertise in areas beyond your field of study. The module includes a German and/or English course. By the end of the programme, you should have achieved the following language levels:

• English: C1
• German: B1

Which language course you need to take depends on your individual language skills and is determined by a selection committee. If you have already achieved the target levels upon admission, you are free to decide which courses you take in the interdisciplinary profile development, as a language course is no longer mandatory.

To conclude the programme, you will write a student research paper (15 CP) and a Master’s thesis (30 CP) either in English or German. Often you will have the option to work independently and write these papers in cooperation with one of the leading research institutions or companies in the industry. With acquiring first-hand knowledge of how scientific research and problem-solving works, you will be perfectly prepared for a successful career in the field of innovative energy technologies.

As part of the Master's programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, you have the option of spending time abroad and experiencing state-of-the-art teaching at some of the world's leading energy research centres.

In addition to over 100 Erasmus partnerships in Europe (e.g. in Sweden, Spain, France, Netherlands, Greece), TU Braunschweig collaborates with universities conducting research specifically in the energy sector.

Expand your horizons at one of our partner universities:

• University of Rhode Island (USA): renowned curricula in electrochemistry and sustainable energy storage
• Nagoya University (Japan): a centre of excellence for materials research and fuel cell technologies
• University of Tokyo (Japan): pioneering research in renewable energy systems and hydrogen infrastructure
• and many more

You can also complete internships at foreign companies, including start-ups and large corporations working on the battery and hydrogen solutions of the future.

No tuition fees

In order to enrol at TU Braunschweig or to re-register for the coming semester, you have to pay your semester contribution (currently approx. 440 EUR).

The semester contribution for example covers your semester ticket for public transport.

By German standards, Braunschweig is not an expensive place to study. Nevertheless, you need a minimum of about 975 EUR per month to be able to study here successfully.

More information about financing your studies can be found here.

For an acceptance to the Master's degree programme in Battery and Hydrogen Technology, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Battery and Hydrogen Technology
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemistry
• or a comparable subject

To be admitted, applicants must demonstrate:

• English language skills at level B2 (or higher) according to the Common European Framework of Reference in order to participate in the compulsory English-language courses
• German language skills at level A2 (or higher), i.e. basic knowledge of the German language

Proof of English language proficiency:

• Language of instruction (marked on transcript or stated by university) or equivalent
• TOEFL (min. 88 iBT)
• IELTS (min. 6.5)
• English Language Proficiency Report of TU Braunschweig (2xB2 and 2xC1 or higher) or a similar language certificate
• Equivalent language certificates may be recognised following a comparative examination.

Proof of German language proficiency:

• Language of instruction (marked on transcript or stated by university) or equivalent
• official language certificate

Winter semester:

• 1 June to 15 October for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 February to 15 March for applicants from non-EU countries

Summer semester:

• 1 December to 15 January for applicants from Germany or EU countries
• 1 August to 15 September for applicants from non-EU countries

TU Braunschweig has a scholarship programme for excellent students ("Deutschlandstipendium"). The stipend rate is 300 EUR per month.

Information on funding can be found here.

TU Braunschweig offers various jobs for student assistants. You can find an overview of the job offers here.

The Student Services OstNiedersachsen ("Studierendenwerk") offer several dormitories:
https://www.stw-on.de/en/braunschweig/housing/.

More information about finding housing is available here: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/freshmen-hub/important-informations/housing-search.

The International Career Service at TU Braunschweig guides international students on their journey from university into the German job market.

TU Braunschweig offers a broad range of support programmes for all administrative, academic, social, career-related, and personal questions and challenges that international students may have.

Learn more about the International Student Support.

275 years of experience in teaching and research

A very warm welcome! We are happy you are interested in studying in Braunschweig. TU Braunschweig is a university with a long tradition of excellent research and teaching. We are part of the TU9 network, the alliance of the leading Universities of Technology in Germany.

TU Braunschweig has about 15,000 students and about 3,100 of them are international students. Six departments and 120 institutes offer 94 degree programmes and excellent facilities for interdisciplinary research work in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

TU Braunschweig is situated at the centre of Europe's most active research and development region. The large number of major companies and leading national research institutes in the Braunschweig region create an enormous scientific potential. Students benefit greatly from the many active partnerships between university and industry. They can be involved in current research projects early on in their studies and work on study projects with practical relevance. Internships and practical training enable students to gain insights into various companies and to establish initial contacts with potential employers.

https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/en/why-braunschweig

Braunschweig is a lively student city situated in northern Germany. With a population of around 250,000, it is big enough to feel cosmopolitan and yet small enough not to be overwhelming. As an important cultural and political centre dating back to the Middle Ages, Braunschweig retains the imprint of each passing age, from the medieval castle and the Gothic cathedral to modern shopping streets and leisure facilities.

Braunschweig has an international reputation as a city of research. The high density of national and international companies and scientific research institutes located in and around the city make Braunschweig the most active research and development region in all of Europe.

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