Dr. Christian Vogl

89081 Ulm
The MSc program “Energy Science and Technology” deals with modern technologies for energy conversion and storage and with the scientific principles underlying these technologies. The program is strongly research-oriented and focusses on electrochemical energy conversion and storage in fuel cells and batteries. Taught entirely in English, the international and interdisciplinary program “is designed for both international and German students, who have earned a Bachelor of Science (preferably chemistry or physics) or a Bachelor of Engineering (preferably chemical or electrical engineering).
Conventional lithium-ion batteries as they are currently used in smartphones and laptops have more or less reached their maximum storage capacity. This is why specialists in basic research and practical application in the Science City of Ulm are searching for the batteries of the future. CELEST, Germany's largest platform for electrochemical energy research, is a joint venture of Ulm University, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung; short: ZSW). With its sections 'lithium ion technology', 'energy storage beyond lithium' and 'alternative technologies for electrochemical energy storage', CELEST covers all current research topics of electrochemical energy storage. The platform has already celebrated its first outstanding success: As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the researchers have received approval for their Cluster of Excellence 'Post Lithium Storage' (POLiS), which is being funded with around seven million euros annually for an initial seven years. Main focus of POLiS is the development of battery systems that eliminate the need for the finite materials lithium and cobalt.
Alongside of the ongoing research, the graduate school of electrochemical energy storage (GS-EES) will support up to 60 PhD students doing their research within the POLiS.
For further information: Cluster of Excellence - Post Lithium Storage
Further information: CELEST - Graduate School Electrochemical Ernergy Storage
Master of Science (MSc)
Type of studyInformation on the study curriculum
Application Start of programme120
Standard period of study (semester)4
Students will acquire competent knowledge in the following areas:
Conventional lithium-ion batteries as they are currently used in smartphones and laptops have more or less reached their maximum storage capacity. This is why specialists in basic research and practical application in the Science City of Ulm are searching for the batteries of the future. CELEST, Germany's largest platform for electrochemical energy research, is a joint venture of Ulm University, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung; short: ZSW). With its sections 'lithium ion technology', 'energy storage beyond lithium' and 'alternative technologies for electrochemical energy storage', CELEST covers all current research topics of electrochemical energy storage. The platform has already celebrated its first outstanding success: As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the researchers have received approval for their Cluster of Excellence 'Post Lithium Storage' (POLiS), which is being funded with around seven million euros annually for an initial seven years. Main focus of POLiS is the development of battery systems that eliminate the need for the finite materials lithium and cobalt.
Alongside of the ongoing research, the graduate school of electrochemical energy storage (GS-EES) will support up to 60 PhD students doing their research within the POLiS.
For further information: Cluster of Excellence - Post Lithium Storage
Further information: CELEST - Graduate School Electrocehmical Ernergy Storage
Curriculum
Course descriptions
Students have to prove study progress. The following criteria have to be met:
Students who did their bachelor programme in engineering take the examination in “Introductory Chemistry”, those who did their bachelor programme in natural sciences or chemical engineering, take the examination in “Introductory Electrical Engineering”
120 credit points (master program completed) earned at the end of the fourth semester.
Students have to obtain a minimum of 75 credit points to apply for (register for) the module "Master´s Thesis"
For more information please check here
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“Energy Science and Technology” is an interdisciplinary programme. Instructors from Ulm University institutes, research institutions and companies are contributing to it, including:
These contributors also offer master`s thesis projects.
Start of applicaion period: | January 16 |
End of application period : | March 15 |
Start of the programme: | October |
Academic Requirements MSc programme "Energy Science and Technology":
1. Bachelor degree
a. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Electrical Engineering or in other programmes relating to Energy Science.
b. Duration of bachelor programme: at least 3 years.
2. Bachelor course work in Mathematics and Physics each basically 2 courses of 3 hours per week and semester or comparable course work to be evidenced by course information on official transcript of records.
3. Fundamental skills in natural sciences, materials science and/ or engineering sciences*
4. Proof of sufficient English language skills at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This is proven by:
- 7.0 points or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); if the score and Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level are given at the same time, the higher level of language proficiency will be recognised,
- Certificate in Advanced English or Certificate of Proficiency in English at the Cambridge exam,
- 490 (listening), 455 (reading), 200 (speaking) and 200 (writing) points or better in the Test of English for International Communication (scale 10-990) (TOEIC),
- 95 points or better in the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based (TOEFL iBT institution code 8407),
- Level III or level IV for UNIcert® or
GER C1 level or higher, e. g. indicated on the higher education entrance qualification. A language proficiency level of CEF C1 or lower is not recognized.
- an examination (university level) in the area of English language with an expressly stated C1 level, indicated by the Transcript of Records.
This does not apply to applicants whose native language is English.
* These essential skills may be gained by passing the pre master course offered by Ulm University.
Please follow the link to the Online Registration (available during the application phase).
You will be asked to enter the following data: personal data, information on bachelor degree and the university where you obtained it, information on your current academic status.
At the end of the online registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
Documents to be downloaded before closing the online registration:
After completing the online registration, please proceed to fill the Application_form.xlsx
Read me: "How to complete the application Form"
Note: Forms completed in handwriting are not accepted!
It is very important that the application form is filled correctly with information on the grading system at your university as well as information on the courses you attended. If the application form is not filled properly, your application may be rejected.
Upload a signed version of the form along with the other documents (see confirmation e-mail).
Please enter all the required data:
Please let us know if you need assistance to complete the form.
The application documents must be
uploaded in electronic form (link provided in the confirmation e-mail) before 15th March.
We do not accept documents sent by fax or attached to e-mails.
Tuition Fees are only applicable for second degree and international students. Further Infomation can be found here. Additionally the university and the students union (Studierendenwerk Ulm) currently charge administrative fees approximately amounting to 165 € each semester. Students admitted to the "Energy Science and Technology" program will be asked to pay these fees for the following winter term immediately after they accepted admission.
Living expenses
A student at Ulm University will face the following living expenses :
• University/students union administrative fee: ~ 165 € each semester
• Health insurance: 80 € each month
• Rent: approximately 300 € each month
• Public transportation (semester ticket): 115 € each semester
• General cost of living (depending on the lifestyle): approx. 300 € each month
Expenses per year: approx. 8700 €
Expenses for the regular duration of the programme (2 years): approx. 17 400 €
Financial Assistance
Information on scholarship programs can be found at the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD). Typically, students will have to apply for a scholarship one year ahead of time. Ulm University does not offer any additional scholarships for incoming students.
Proof of Financial Resources
Typically, proof of financial resources of at least 700 € per month will be necessary to obtain a student visa. Additionally, many German embassies require students to prove that they dispose of a specific amount of money (approx. 8000 €) on a German bank account before a visa will be issued. Please inquire at the German embassy in your country for specific requirements.
Students admitted to the programme are advised to book a room in a student dormitory. This request is a part of our Acceptance letter.
There are four dorms downtown (25 min bus drive to the campus) and one near the campus (walking distance). All rooms are one person rooms and fully furnished. You share kitchen (with all cooking facilities) and bathroom with a few persons; according to the type of dorm this can be 2 to 12 persons. There are no dorms exclusively for men or women, however some appartments may be women only.
Student Dormitories in Ulm
Monthly rent: between 240 Euro and 400 Euro .
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