Sustainable Engineering
(Master of Science)

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Course type
Postgraduate studies (Master)
Standard Course Duration
4 Semester
Course Start
Summer semester, Winter semester
Language of Instruction
German
Language Requirements

German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Special Requirements

Pre-internship (recommended)

Admission
Unrestricted admission
International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

The Master’s in Sustainable Engineering is an innovative programme that will enable you to provide answers to the challenging questions of our time. Are you looking for a technical education, but are also interested in issues such as sustainability, resource conservation and green technology? Then why not join the Master’s programme in Sustainable Engineering? This degree will enable you to develop your knowledge of sustainable production methods in the manufacturing industry, the development of resilient and sufficient technical systems, and the shaping of the energy transition. An interdisciplinary cross-sectional area allows you to take modules from other related subject areas, such as law or geodesy.

By choosing the Master’s in Sustainable Engineering, you will join an interdisciplinary programme, unique among the TU9 universities, that broadens the perspective of engineering sciences to include sustainability issues. As a graduate, you will be in demand in the professional world as an expert in interdisciplinary, resource-efficient, innovative and sustainable solutions.

Course Content

  • Quality and Environmental Management
  • Data and AI-Driven Methods in Engineering
  • Climate Change Law
  • Sustainability Assessment in Practice
  • Sustainable Production
  • Sustainable Systems Development
  • Sustainable Energy Systems
Course Structure

The course content of the Master’s programme in Sustainable Engineering consists of a compulsory area combined with compulsory elective and optional areas. In the compulsory area, you will take a total of four modules. You can then choose either a specialisation or several compulsory elective and optional areas. You will complete the compulsory modules in the first two semesters. In addition to the compulsory modules, you can take your first compulsory elective modules at the start of the course and continue to specialise in subsequent semesters. You can choose from three specialisations: Sustainable Production, Sustainable Systems Development, and Sustainable Energy Systems.

Your studies will also include field trips, a specialised internship and a student research project. The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis and its successful presentation, demonstrating your ability to work independently at a high scientific and technical level.

Recommended Abilities
  • An interest in sustainability-related topics and issues
  • A basic understanding of technology
  • Knowledge of mathematics, physics and English
Career Opportunities

Your Master’s degree in Sustainable Engineering will open up a wide range of career opportunities in industry, research, local government engineering departments and other sustainability-related organisations, both nationally and internationally. As a stakeholder, you will manage business processes in development, construction design and production according to sustainability criteria and ensure sustainable production methods. You can, of course, also work towards a doctorate and a career in academia.

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Application Deadlines

First-year students from Germany and the EU

  • June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
  • December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester

First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)

  • April 15th – May 31st of the year for the winter semester
  • October 15th – November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)

  • June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
  • December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester)

  • April 15th – May 31st of the year for the winter semester
  • October 15th – November 30th of the previous year for the summer semester
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Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Building