Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (SuRE) University of Oldenburg

Courses are held in English (100%).

The programme consists of the following modules:

• Renewable Energy Laboratories (6 CP)
• Fundamentals for Renewable Energy (6 CP)
• Energy Resources and Systems (6 CP)
• Solar Energy (6 CP)
• Wind Energy and Storage (6 CP)
• Sustainability of Renewable Energy (6 CP)
• Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory and Modelling (6 CP)
• Advanced Topics in Renewable Energy (6 CP)
• One specialisation in: Wind Energy, Solar Energy, or System Integration of Renewable Energy (12 CP)
• Renewable Energy Project (6 CP)
• Internship (6 CP)
• Resilient Energy Systems (6 CP)
• Selected RE Technologies (6 CP)
• Complementary Topics and Transferable Skills (6CP)
• Thesis module (30 CP)

The application period starts on 15 August (the year before entry).

Application deadlines:

• For DAAD scholarships: 15 October (one year before entry)
• For self-financing applicants / other scholarships: 15 January (nine months before entry)

Applications have to be made on the website of uni-assist and submitted in English.
Please see our website at https://uol.de/en/ppre/ for details.

DAAD scholars do not need to pay the 1,500 EUR tuition fee.

The 24-month programme consists of four semesters.

• In the first semester (October to January), the core courses (including lectures, seminars, labs, and an excursion) provide a solid foundation in the scientific principles of all renewable energy technologies as well as the basics in energy economics and energy meteorology.
• In the second semester (April to July), you will deepen your knowledge in your chosen specialisation, sustainability of RE systems and RE systems labs.
• In the third semester (October to January), you will conduct an elaborate case study and are asked to do an external internship (approx. 200 hours), which will help you gain knowledge of real-life examples. Additionally, students will learn about Resilient Energy Systems and other RE Technologies and complimentary topics.
• The last semester (April to July) is dedicated to the final thesis project. The subject of the final thesis evolves from the participant's individual interests, the laboratory courses and the experience gained during the external training, which should be related to the participant's future professional occupation.

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An internship (approx. 200 hours) is to be completed during the studies. Programme advisers will assist students in finding appropriate places.

1,500 EUR

DAAD scholars do not need to pay the 1,500 EUR tuition fee.

Approx. 400 EUR per semester

You should expect to spend about 900 EUR per month to cover personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food).

Students must have a natural science or engineering degree (BSc/BEng passed with at least upper second-class honours)

Professional experience with respect to energy and/or rural development will increase chances of being accepted, but it is not a must for non-DAAD students.

All applicants have to register on uni-assist and upload all their documents.

Please see our website at https://uol.de/en/ppre/ for details and requirements.

Applicants must provide proof of their English language skills by submitting

• TOEFL 81 (Internet-based), 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based)
• IELTS (academic) 6.5
• Cambridge C1

or an equivalent form of proof (i.e. previous studies in English or native speaker).

The application period starts on 15 August (the year before entry).

Application deadlines:

• For DAAD scholarships: 15 October (one year before entry)
• For self-financing applicants / other scholarships: 15 January (nine months before entry)

Applications have to be made on the website of uni-assist and submitted in English.
Please see our website at https://uol.de/en/ppre/ for details.

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Students are permitted to work while they pursue their studies. If you are a student from a non-EU country, you are allowed to work 120 full or 240 half working days per year.

Affordable accommodation between 250-400 EUR per month is available in halls of residence or private flats within cycling distance of the campus.