Regenerative Energy Systems
The master's degree programme in Regenerative Energy Systems (M.Sc.) at Bochum University prepares students for management and science-oriented careers in the field of sustainable energy supply.
The focus is on technologies and concepts for the energy transition that combine ecological, economic, and digital aspects. The program is aimed at engineers who want to help shape the technical transformation toward a climate-neutral future.
At a glance
- Degree:
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study:
- 3 semesters
- Programme start:
- Summer and winter semester
- Campus:
- Central Campus Bochum
- Instruction language:
- German and english
- Credit points:
- 90 credit points
- Type of programme:
- Full-time studies
- Type of admission (NC):
- Open admission (no NC)
Details about the program
The master's degree programme is interdisciplinary, practice-oriented, and project-based. You will work in small teams on real-world problems in the energy sector and learn to plan, simulate, evaluate, and optimize complex energy systems.
You will benefit from the close cooperation between several departments at Bochum University – the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Department of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Business and Management, and Geodesy.
The transformation of the energy system is one of the central tasks of our time. With the master's degree programme in Regenerative Energy Systems (M.Sc.), you will prepare yourself to actively shape this future – with technical know-how, systemic thinking, and a clear focus on sustainability.
Special features of the degree programme
- Interdisciplinary studies involving several disciplines
- Project- and research-oriented learning in small groups
- Close cooperation with industry and research partners
- Preparation for management positions or a doctorate
Focus areas of the degree programme
Students can choose their own focus within the framework of the elective modules. There are five focus areas to choose from, which are geared toward the current challenges of the energy transition:
- Building energy technology: Energy-efficient buildings, neighborhood simulation, building climate control, integration of renewable energies into building systems
- Geothermal energy: near-surface and deep geothermal energy, drilling technology, heat storage, and geothermal power plants
- Sector coupling: system integration, energy storage, power-to-X technologies, flexibilization of energy systems
- Digitalization of energy systems: sensor technology, simulation, data-driven mobility, smart grids, and system analysis
- Mobility systems of the future: Electric Mobility, alternative drive systems, sustainable transport planning, digitization of transport
The requirements for admission to the master's degree programme in Renewable Energy Systems are a qualifying degree (Bachelor's or Diplom degree) from a degree programme lasting at least 7 semesters in Renewable Energy Systems or a comparable engineering or natural sciences degree programme (210 credit points) at a state or state-recognized university with:
- an overall grade of 2.5 or better,
- an ECTS grade of B or better, or
- an overall grade worse than 2.5 but better than 3.0 (2.6 to 2.9), if a meaningful assessment of the applicant's suitability for the master's degree programme in Renewable Energy Systems is submitted. The report must have been written by a university lecturer who taught the applicant in their first professional qualification. The examination board decides on the recognition of the report and admission to the program.
As a special admission requirement, sufficient knowledge and skills in the following areas must also be demonstrated in the undergraduate program:
- Mathematics (at least 10 credit points)
- Thermodynamics (at least 5 credit points)
- Electrical Engineering (at least 5 credit points)
- Computer Science (at least 5 credit points)
- Modules in the field of renewable energy systems (at least 10 credit points)
The chair of the examination board decides on the academic comparability of the degree programmes.
Applicants may be admitted on condition that they make up for missing credits amounting to a maximum of 30 credits from the basic area of engineering bachelor's degree programs. Missing credits should be made up as early as possible and must be proven by the time of registration for the master`s thesis.
Similarly, alumnae/alumnus of a bachelor's degree program worth 180 credit points may be admitted to the master's program on the condition that they make up for additional credits, usually worth 30 credit points, by the time they register for their master`s thesis.
For further information on the specific admission requirements and additional credits, please refer to § 4 and § 5 of the degree program examination regulations.
Applicants with qualifications obtained abroad may be admitted upon application, provided that the equivalence of the qualification is proven.
International prospective students
As an international applicant, please note the German language skills required for this degree programme.
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Opportunities after graduation
With a master's degree, you will have excellent career opportunities in one of the most important future fields of our society.
You will be qualified for leading positions in the energy sector, in research institutes, or in public administration—anywhere where sustainable energy systems are planned, implemented, and further developed.
Possible career fields:
- Energy supply companies – planning, network management, integration of renewable energies
- Engineering and planning offices – energy, building, and environmental technology
- Research and development – universities, institutes, innovation centers
- Public administration and policy consulting – energy and climate protection concepts, urban and infrastructure planning
- Start-ups and technology companies – energy storage, smart grids, sustainable mobility systems
- In addition, the Master of Science gives you direct access to a doctorate – both nationally and internationally.
This is the ideal way to prepare yourself for a career that combines technological innovation with social responsibility.
