Energy Technology
(Master of Science, Double Degree)

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Course type

Postgraduate studies (Master, double degree)

Standard Course Duration

4 semesters

Course Start

Winter semester

Language of Instruction

English

Language Requirements

Required: English C1
Not required but recommended: German or Finnish language skills.
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Admission

Restricted admission

International

The 1st year takes place in Lappeenranta, the 2nd year in Hannover.

Short Description

Attention: the application period has been changed. Applications now have to be submited until January 15th for the coming winter semester.
The sector of Energy Technology is increasingly characterized by international and multinational collaborations. Thus, besides the technical expertise international experience is demanded. The master‘s degree programme Energy Technology is offered to meet these arising requirements of internationality. Technical expertise is taught in an international environment.
The programme is designed to give a highly qualified specialisation in the field of Energy Technology. It is offered in English language by

Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany in cooperation with
Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland.

Further information for students on the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Course Content

Power Transmission
Electricity Market
Energy Efficiency
Energy Resources
Electrothermal Processes
Electrical Machines
Energy Storage
Thermodynamics
Fluid Machinery

Course Structure

The master’s programme starts September, 1^st each year. The 1st year takes place in Lappeenranta, the 2nd year in Hannover. The master Thesis will be written at Leibniz University.

Curriculum for the double degree programme Energy Technology (PDF-Download)

Recommended Abilities

Students are welcome to apply if they have completed an international accepted (at least 3-year) Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology or related fields. Job experience is not required. Bachelor degree certification should be good or excellent. Application will be checked by our partner university as well. Leibniz University lay a strong focus on the motivation letter within the application.

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates from the study programme will be awarded two degrees:

Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Energy Technology) from Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany
Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Energy Technology) from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

For master's degree programmes with restricted admission, places shall be allocated according to the university’s own selection procedure, if there are more applicants fulfilling the admission requirements than there are places available. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations: :

Further Information about the admission on the faculty’s website.