Expert for sustainable energy supply

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)Energy Systems and Energy Management

The Master’s programme in Energy Management and Energy Systems trains you to become an expert in sustainable energy supply. With your Master of Engineering degree, you will make an important contribution to the energy transition at the interfaces of buildings, commerce, industry and public grids. You develop innovative solutions for the generation of electricity, heat and the decentralisation of energy supply markets.

  • Campus City Centre

  • Period in semester3 Semester

  • Languages of instructionGerman

  • Application PeriodsWinter semester: 30 April to 15 September
    Summer semester: 31 October to 1 March

  • Admission RequirementsCompletion of an undergraduate degree in Building Services Engineering, Energy Technology, Process Engineering or a scientific-technical degree programme

Enrol as of 30 April!
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Content Information

The content of the study programme considers all relevant contents involving the subject of “Intelligent Energy Management”.

In two projects, you demonstrate your competence in applying contents in practice. In the third semester, you will delve into a scientific topic in your Master’s thesis, either in a company or at the university.

Career Perspectives

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With the Master of Engineering, you have excellent career prospects in all areas of the energy industry. The important sector of the economy has a high demand for well-trained professionals to find solutions to the major challenges:  for example, the decentralisation of energy generation, the increase in renewable energies or the task of linking electricity, heating, cooling and mobility across sectors.

Your career opportunities

You bring current and innovative know-how for your work in a managerial position or your professional independence for the following areas:

  • Electricity, gas and district heating supply
  • Planning and Engineering offices
  • Companies with a focus on energy technology, energy management, automation as well as their own operations and plant management
  • Companies involved in the manufacture, measurement and sale of energy technology systems
Expert with innovative know-how

Application/Admission

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There are no admission restrictions for this degree programme.
You enrol and secure your place on the degree programme for the upcoming semester.

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  1. Check the requirements
    Do you have a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur/Fachhochschulreife), a school leaving qualification from a country other than Germany, or a vocational qualification? If you do, you have already fulfilled the first requirement.

  2. Register on HEonline and choose a degree programme
    Use your personal details to register on the HEonline Campus Management System  and choose the degree programme you want to take.

  3. Upload your documents
    Upload your documents and certificates onto the HEonline Campus Management System. We must have your documents by the enrolment deadline at the latest.

  4. Receive your confirmation of admission and accept the university place you are offered
    When you have submitted all the necessary information, you will receive an email with the pro forma letter of admission with the offer of a place at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. You can now accept the offer of a place in your HEonline account.

  5. Apply to enrol
    When you have uploaded all your documents and certificates by the deadline specified and paid the mandatory fees and subscriptions, you must confirm your details and submit them to us. This automatically submits your enrolment application. You are then enrolled for the upcoming semester at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. You will receive an email welcoming you to Esslingen and providing you with some initial information.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Which admission requirements apply for this degree programme?

Please refer to the Admission and Enrolment Regulations as well as the special selection criteria  for Master programmes for further information about the admission requirements for this degree programme.

 

Can I apply although I have not yet received my final certificate?

Yes. You can also apply even though you have not yet received your final certificate. To admit you, we need only a summary of grades received with a provisional overall grade.

 

Can I apply even though I will not complete my studies until the application deadline has passed?

You can apply if you have written confirmation of the current provisional overall grade for your Bachelor/Diplom degree.
You must provide proof of your final grade when you enrol, however.

Which criteria do I have to fulfil to be admitted?

You must prove you have at least 4 ECTS in each of the following subjects: thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, control engineering and energy management.

 

Is it possible to take the programme on a part-time basis?

No, the Energy Systems and Energy Management programme is a continuation, full-time Master programme.

 

suitability

This awaits you

The teaching content is based on the latest knowledge. Renowned professors will teach you the theoretical basics. Lecturers ensure practical relevance and provide up-to-date insights into the practical implementation of theoretical teaching content. Our new laboratory building and active research facilities provide you with the infrastructure for successful research projects on the relevant topics of the energy industry.

Masters’ student of the Energy and Building Services Management degree programme

Intellectual fulfilment

“My Master’s degree at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences was a time of intellectual fulfilment. I was able to creatively try out all the building and energy technology labs and thereby internalise the knowledge I had learned. My curiosity was awoken and with it the urge to overcome boundaries and develop something new. The many events on campus allowed me to see things from different perspectives and have contact opportunities with leading companies.”

Marco Della Penna, Alumnus of the Energy and Building Services Management degree programme
Alumnus of the Energy and Building Services Management degree programme
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What distinguishes usGood reasons for studying at Esslingen University

Future orientated

The contents of the Master’s programme take into account the current and future requirements of the energy transition.

Best contacts

Benefit from close networking with leading companies and energy providers in the Stuttgart economic region.

It's a promise

You can rely on your professors to support you in every phase of the Master’s programme.

At the forefront

Research projects and theses on the relevant topics of the energy industry are part of your daily study routine.

New concepts

Your studies will enable you to play an active role in shaping change in the energy industry.

The University's location in Esslingen

Enjoy the advantages of this traditional and fun-loving city, just a few kilometres away from Stuttgart.

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