Energy Science and Technology

International Master of Science Program

Start: winter semester | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)| Course Language: English | entry requirements: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science) | good knowledge of English (TOEFL score of at least 570 (paper based), 88 (internet based), 230 (computer based) or equivalent qualification)
Special application and admission procedure

The application period for the winter term 2013/14 is terminated. Applications for the winter term 2014/15 will be accepted starting from January 2014.

The Master of Science program Energy Science and Technology prepares students for a professional career in energy related research, development and industrial application in numerous industrial areas. It is strongly research oriented, with lecturers from an applied research institution and from industry providing close contact with industrial R&D and application.

Specifications and Aims of the Program

Based on a broad education in traditional Energy Technology and related areas in Chemistry, Materials Science, and Electrical Engineering, the program focuses on non-Carnot processes for energy conversion, in particular on electrochemical energy conversion (fuel cells), and on electrochemical energy storage (batteries). It should enable the graduates to solve energy related scientific and engineering problems by applying methods from Natural Sciences and Engineering, and provide the necessary knowledge and background required for a professional career in research, development and industrial application, in particular in Electrochemical Energy Technology. Extensive lab courses provide practical training in experimental and simulation methods; the Master’s thesis (6 months, full time) introduces the students to state-of-the-art research in the wellequipped and highly active research groups participating in the program or to more applied research in the participating Research Institute and with partners from industry.

The program is taught entirely in English; non-technical subjects, in particular additional language classes, are part of it. Admission to the program requires a Bachelor degree in Energy Science and Technology or in related topics such as Physics, Chemistry Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Professional Perspectives

Job opportunities include energy related research and development in research institutions and in industry, in particular in areas related to Electrochemical Energy Technology (fuel cells and batteries), as well as professional careers in a broad spectrum of industrial applications, ranging from car industry, chemical or electronic industry to numerous specialized applications.