Sustainable Engineering
(Master of Science)
Profile
German HZB: none
International application: German C1
Find out more
Pre-internship (recommended)
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
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.
- An interest in sustainability-related topics and issues
- A basic understanding of technology
- Knowledge of mathematics, physics and English
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
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
- 1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December – 15 January of the year for the summer semester
First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April – 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October – 30 November 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)
- 1 June – 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December – 15 January of the year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester)
- 15 April – 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October – 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
-
Double-Degree-Programme: Sustainable Engineering at the LUT
The Double Degree Sustainable Engineering is an international study programme offered jointly by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) and the School of Energy Systems at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) in Finland. It enables students to shape their academic career in a future-oriented way and to acquire comprehensive knowledge in sustainable engineering. The programme is organised within the framework of the EULiST university alliance and offers close collaboration between two leading institutions specialising in sustainable production and manufacturing technology, energy systems and recycling. Graduates are experts in technical challenges that aim to achieve societal goals in the areas of consistency, resilience, sufficiency and efficiency in industrial development and production processes. In addition, they are able to consider engineering issues in the context of sustainability from different perspectives.
Procedure
To participate in the double degree programme in Sustainable Engineering, you must first apply for the Master's programme in Sustainable Engineering. The programme has open admission, but requires a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Engineering or a related subject. In addition, proof of minimum subject requirements may be required. After successful enrolment in the Master's programme in Sustainable Engineering, an application for the double degree programme can be submitted.
A letter of motivation and proof of English language skills at B2 level are required for the application, which should be submitted to the internationalisation officer, Ms Karen Suarez. For EU students, there are no additional tuition fees at LUT.
The double degree programme includes compulsory and elective modules, a ‘Studium Generale’ and the opportunity to take additional elective courses. The first two semesters are completed at LUH, while the third and fourth semesters are spent at LUT. The Master's thesis, which concludes the programme, is written at the partner university in Finland and ideally supervised jointly by both universities.
Do you have questions about studying? We are happy to help!
30167 Hannover
30167 Hannover
