One of the great challenges of the 21st century is to ensure a safe and environmentally sound energy supply in the context of an increasing global energy demand with dwindling fossil resources and accelerated climate change.
The programme's goal is to educate and train specialists for the necessary global restruction of energy systems and thus contribute to the transfer of knowledge and experience from theory into practice.
Are you interested in taking part in designing our renewable energy future?
In three/four semesters, all important aspects related to renewable energies, global challenges of the future in rapidly changing energy markets and possible solutions will be addressed i.e.:
What are you waiting for? Join the master‘s degree programme "Renewable Energy Systems" at the University of Applied Sciences in Nordhausen!
Due to the expected dynamic growth of the international renewable energy sector, markets for appropriate technologies will expand rapidly. Consequently the global demand for highly qualified engineers in renewable
energies is increasing constantly, thus offering excellent career prospects for graduates both nationally and internationally.
Typical examples of employment opportunities can be found in research and development (R&D) in industry and research institutions, as well as in the design, construction, operation or management of renewable energy systems, e.g. as
The close contacts that the lecturers possesses with companies and research institutes ensure that the training is practically oriented and the course contents are up-to-date.
A Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree also qualifies its holder to pursue a PhD after succesful graduation.
Course Title
Qualification Semester
(mandatory for students holding a Bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS credit points.)
1st semester
Obligatory modules
Obligatory Elective Course #1
2nd semester
Obligatory modules
Obligatory Elective Course #2
3rd semester
Presentation and Defence (Colloqium)
Elective Courses
(subject to availability and change)
Information about approved elective courses will be provided by the dean in the beginning of each semester
*SWS = Hours per week
*CP = Credit points (ECTS)
Die Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen werden in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der Hochschule Nordhausen veröffentlicht und sind mit der Veröffentlichung verbindlich gültig. Bis zur Veröffentlichung handelt es sich nur um vorläufige Ordnungen (Lesefassungen).
The study and exam regulations are published in the Official Announcements of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and are binding upon publication. Until publication, they are only provisional regulations (read-only versions). The Offical Announcements are only available in German.
Ordnungen, gültig für Erstimmatrikulationen ab Wintersemester 2020/21
Regulations, valid for first-time enrolments from winter semester 2020/21 onwards
Inhalt/ Content
Studienordnung und Prüfungsordnung
- veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 6/2020
Erste Änderung der Studienordnung
Zweite Änderung der Studienordnung
Dritte Änderung der Studienordnung
Vierte Änderung der Studienordnung
Ordnungen, gültig für Erstimmatrikulationen ab Wintersemester 2018/19
Regulations, valid for first-time enrolments from winter semester 2018/19 onwards
Inhalt/ Content
- veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 18/2018 - Studienordnung
- veröffentlicht in den Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der HS Nordhausen, Ausgabe 12/2018 - Prüfungsordnung
Click here to find more detailed information about the application process and answers to frequently asked questions.
All prospective applicants are advised to carefully check the visa requirements, appointment waiting and processing times at the reponsible German mission abroad before application and plan it accordingly. Only then you can ensure that you are able to commence your studies properly.
We are aware of long visa appointment waiting times and delayed visa issuances in the German visa offices of certain countries. Please understand that we cannot influence the visa process in any way, even in case of successful admission. It is also not possible to defer your admission to a later term.
The classes in winter semester will be provided in hybrid format for latecomers due to delays in student visa issuances. All exams and classes in summer semester will only be provided in presence format only. Students who got admission but can't obtain their visas in time, are advised to not enrol and have their application being reconsidered for the next year's intake.
Applicants with an INTERNATIONAL Bachelor degree please click the button below to start the online application.
