All courses are held in English.
The application deadline is 15 March for the following winter semester.
Generally, German citizens, citizens of EU or EEA countries, most refugees, and students who obtained their higher education entrance qualification (normally the "Abitur") in Germany or who obtained a similar qualification from a German school in another country do not have to pay any tuition fees. Moreover, PhD/doctorate students are not liable to pay tuition fees.
The Master of Science in Energy Science and Technology provides you with
You will get deep insights in an active research and development environment, composed of basic research at our university, applied research at adjacent institutes, and industrial development at the following nearby companies:
Reflecting the interdisciplinary programme character, courses will be taught by lectures from our natural science and engineering departments as well as from the participating research institutes and companies.
Each year we bring together very motivated and talented international students from different areas of the natural sciences and engineering. We want to ensure that all students start our programmes at the same level and will complete their Master's programme successfully.
Over the course of a three-semester period, lecture courses, seminars, and labs are offered in the fields of Physical Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Energy Science and Technology, Surfaces/Interfaces/Heterogeneous and Electrocatalysis, and Simulation and Modelling.
The final semester is reserved for the Master's thesis, which is research-oriented and has a duration of six months (full-time).
Generally, German citizens, citizens of EU or EEA countries, most refugees, and students who obtained their higher education entrance qualification (normally the "Abitur") in Germany or who obtained a similar qualification from a German school in another country do not have to pay any tuition fees. Moreover, PhD/doctorate students are not liable to pay tuition fees.
The semester contribution is 170 EUR per semester. For further details, see the following website of the Office of the Registrar: https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/study/organisation/tuition-fees/
The cost of living in Ulm is estimated to be around 600 EUR to 850 EUR per month. For the estimated cost of living, see the following website of the International Office: https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/welcome/finances/living-expenses/
Academic requirements MSc programme Energy Science and Technology:
Prospective students are expected to
Applicants have to provide the following:
Evaluation of applications is based on the following:
Proof of sufficient English language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This is proven by:
Applicants who are English native speakers do not have to submit any English language test results.
The application deadline is 15 March for the following winter semester.
Applications are submitted online. All information and requirements are also shown on the respective website.
Student assistant jobs are regularly offered by all institutes of the faculty. Student assistants help with the preparation and execution of exercise classes, work in research projects, or help with administrative jobs. Furthermore, several companies with strong ties to the university are located on campus (e.g. Daimler TSS, Continental, BMW Car IT, Nuance, and more) and usually offer student jobs.
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Students admitted to the programme have the opportunity to have a room reserved in one of the student residences. The university has several residences (all within a bus ride or walking distance from campus) featuring fully furnished rooms for one person and a kitchen and bathroom that are shared with a few other students.
Rental rates vary between 215 EUR and 404 EUR per month. If desired, student accommodation in halls of residence can be arranged by the coordination office. Private accommodation must be arranged by the students themselves.
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Founded in 1967, Ulm University is dedicated to world-class teaching and research in medicine and STEM. The more than 10,000 students are distributed among the faculties of medicine, engineering, computer science and psychology, mathematics and economics as well as natural sciences.
According to a Times Higher Education ranking, which is based on research and teaching excellence, Ulm University is ranked 14th worldwide among all universities founded in the "Golden Age of Higher Education", an era between 1945 and 1967 that is characterised by rapid university expansion. In a broader perspective, Ulm University is ranked 148th worldwide among all universities regardless of their age and thus belongs to the 15 best universities in Germany, according to another recent analysis by Times Higher Education.
Ulm University's subject range concentrates around the MINT subjects (Mathematics, Information Technology, Natural Sciences and Technology); the latest research findings are swiftly incorporated into the curriculum, and, thus, always ensure state-of-the-art subjects and content. Ulm University attaches great importance to the ongoing refinement of its high standards in teaching, which are defined and anchored in its teaching mission statement. Ulm University's continuing academic education offers working professionals specialist knowledge and management skills.
As a young research university, Ulm University is oriented towards the global challenges of the future: 12 strategic and interdisciplinary research themes are contributing to improvements in the areas of ageing, sustainability, and technologies of the future as well as human health and well-being. Great success in the acquisition of third-party funding and numerous larger collaborative projects, such as collaborative research centres and a Cluster of Excellence, are all testimonies to the university's research strength.
Ulm University is the centre of and driving force behind the "Science City Ulm", an innovative teaching, research and science hub. There are numerous start-ups, development centres of renowned companies such as Siemens, Nokia, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, BMW or Continental as well as clinics and non-university research institutions that are connected with the university. In addition to close collaborations in research projects, contract lecturers from the industry bring their knowledge into the university. At the same time, students gain insight into practice through internships and final theses.
Ulm University is a founding member of YERUN, a network of highly ranked young European research universities, and it hosts the German headquarters of Germany’s largest transnational education project, the German University in Cairo.
For more information on Ulm University, see:
https://www.uni-ulm.de/en/ or watch this video about study experience at Ulm University.
Ulm is one of the most innovative, dynamic, fast-growing and liveable cities in Germany. It is located in the heart of southern Germany, near Stuttgart, Munich, the Alps and Switzerland.
With a population of more than 120,000 people, Ulm has an ideal size for living, studying and working. The city offers a diversified mix of medieval and modern architecture and a great variety of cultural, sports and leisure activities.
A healthy mix of medium-sized businesses and global players, of high-tech and trade, of innovation and tradition makes Ulm and the greater Ulm area to one of Germany's economically most dynamic regions.
A literally outstanding landmark is the "Muenster", Ulm's cathedral. The Muenster has the world's highest steeple, which measures 161.5 metres (530 ft).
Ulm is also the birthplace of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the world's most famous scientist.
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