Renewable Energy Systems Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences

Courses are taught in English (100%).

Two German language courses are part of the study programme (three courses for students with a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS).

(Knowledge of German will be very beneficial in order to keep up in Germany and/or find jobs/internships, etc.)

The Renewable Energy Systems degree programme focuses on the planning, implementation and management of systems that use renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass. It combines technical expertise with practical experience and ensures that graduates are ideally equipped to set new impulses in the energy sector and take on management tasks.

Duration:

• four semesters / 120 ECTS credits (in case you have a Bachelor‘s degree equivalent to 180 ECTS*)
• three semesters / 90 ECTS credits (in case you have a Bachelor‘s degree equivalent to 210 ECTS*)

Beginning:

• winter semester 2026/2027 (in case you have a Bachelor‘s degree equivalent to 180 ECTS*)
• summer semester 2027 (in case you have a Bachelor‘s degree equivalent to 210 ECTS*)

* ECTS = European Credit Transfer System

Academic Calendar:
www.hs-nordhausen.de/en/all-study-programmes/semester-dates/

30 April 2026 (winter semester 2026/2027 and summer semester 2027)

www.hs-nordhausen.de/en/current/information-for-first-semester-students/

The programme offers a comprehensive mix of core and elective modules covering a wide range of topics essential for the development of renewable energy expertise. The course structure is designed to provide students with both fundamental knowledge and specialised skills in renewable energy technologies.

For students with 180 ECTS, the qualification semester includes fundamental courses such as Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Basics in Electrical Engineering, Basics in Thermodynamics, Basics in Mechanical Engineering, Scientific Work, Cultural Studies and Scientific Writing as well as German as a Foreign Language.

• In the first semester, students deepen their knowledge of bioenergy systems, project management, life cycle analysis, Power-to-X and elective subject 1, and they continue their studies in German as a foreign language.
• The second semester focuses on advanced topics such as photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, solar thermal laboratory, a scientific project and elective subject 2.
• The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the Master's thesis and its presentation and defence (colloquium).

The elective courses offer a variety of topics such as bioengineering, numerical methods in heat and mass transfer, data science in Python, environmental and sustainability management, renewable raw material, and mechatronic systems as well as computer-aided (process) engineering, so that students can tailor their education to their individual interests in the field of renewable energies.

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No tuition fees

286.40 EUR per semester 

www.hs-nordhausen.de/en/all-study-programmes/application-2/financial-2/semester-fee/

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To be admitted to the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy technology, renewable energy technology or a related field
• A minimum CGPA (cumulative grade point average) of 2.5 (according to the German grading system) or better
• English language skills at level B2 (see below)
• APS (Academic Achievement Certificate) for applicants from India, China or Vietnam

English language skills at level B2 (e.g. TOEFL iBT 79 or higher, IELTS 6.0 or higher) or a completed Bachelor's programme in English

30 April 2026 (winter semester 2026/2027 and summer semester 2027)

No

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The Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is a young and dynamic university with a focus on innovative, future- and practice-oriented studies in 28 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of engineering, IT, management, and social sciences. Lecturers and professors with extensive experience in teaching, research, and industry ensure a high level of education and put great emphasis on close supervision and personal interaction. Students can learn and study in modern and well-equipped lecture rooms and laboratories according to current standards.

• Green campus university at the centre of Germany
• Cities like Frankfurt, Berlin, Erfurt, Leipzig, and Dresden are easy and fast to reach by train.
• Affordable rents and cost of living
• All lecture halls, dormitories, students services, administration, etc. are within short walking distances.
• A high demand for academically skilled graduates in world-leading, small/medium-sized companies in the region

Our green campus ensures a relaxed and quiet environment for living and studying.