Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, ISE
All courses are held in English.
For details about the application process, please have a look at the FAQs on our website:
The state of Baden-Württemberg implemented study fees for international students as well as students earning a second degree starting in the 2017/18 winter semester.
Here you will find further information about tuition fees:
www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/en.
Solar Energy Experts – Made in Germany
Solar Energy Engineering is a Master's of Science (MSc) degree programme in Solar Energy Engineering (SEE). Our range of certificates in advanced studies allow you to take steps towards the aforementioned MSc and/or specialise in a particular topic pertaining to solar energy.
All our programmes are offered in cooperation with one of the world's leading research institutes in solar energy, Fraunhofer ISE. Students will enjoy innovative, insightful and tailor-made training from lecturers who are leading scientists in their field.
During the course of this programme, students will acquire subject-relevant skills, from developing and producing photovoltaic and solar thermal systems to the assembly of complex plants, power stations and energy networks plants.
This programme offers the opportunity to specialise in one (or more) topics in solar energy, such as solar cell technologies, photovoltaic systems and power plants, solar thermal energy, grid integration, and electricity networks.
Thriving Career Prospects in a Rewarding Occupational Field
Solar energy is a growing global market, which requires a workforce with a strong technological and engineering background. The MSc Solar Energy Engineering degree will qualify you for positions in research and development, project or engineering management and technology assessment. The degree is also a jump-start for any career change into the solar energy sector.
Join our voluntary campus phase in autumn to:
The MSc Solar Energy Engineering programme focuses on physics, technology and system design to convey expertise in solar energy engineering. The lectures go deeply into the technological and engineering aspects of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems.
The module structure is split into fundamental modules, mandatory modules, elective modules, research projects, and the Master's thesis.
1. Fundamental Modules
Fundamental Modules contain basic knowledge about solar energy (photovoltaic, thermal, and energy systems), physics, semiconductors, and electrical engineering fields. Fundamentals provide the knowledge needed to understand and apply solar energy engineering expertise and skills in practice. Fundamental Modules are recommended for students who do not have previous essential knowledge, experience, or training in the field of solar energy as well as for those who would like to improve or brush up on their existing foundational understanding.
2. Mandatory Modules
Mandatory modules contain advanced knowledge in solar energy (photovoltaics and energy systems), physics, semiconductors, and electrical engineering fields. The courses in these modules are designed to teach in-depth knowledge and specialised applications of solar energy engineering.
4. Elective Modules
Elective modules contain advanced and specialised knowledge in photovoltaic and thermal energy systems, physics, semiconductor, and electrical engineering fields.
There are five elective tracks:
Students must choose two out of five tracks to complete the elective module.
5. Research Projects
In this module, students work on three research projects (RP), distributed as one for each semester. During this process, students develop their scientific writing and presentation skills and familiarise themselves with the standards and methods of scientific work.
6. Master's Thesis
There are several ways to complete the Master's thesis:
Gain First-Hand Research Experience at Fraunhofer ISE
Come to Freiburg on a long-term basis to work on cutting-edge solar research. Join one of the research teams at Fraunhofer ISE, where you will acquire hands-on experience and gain additional skills.
The state of Baden-Württemberg implemented study fees for international students as well as students earning a second degree starting in the 2017/18 winter semester.
Here you will find further information about tuition fees:
www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/en.
180 EUR per semester:
The admission requirements for the MSc degree are:
To apply for admission, please follow these steps:
A. Create an account
1.1 Please go to the university’s portal at: https://campus.uni-freiburg.de
1.2 Set the language to: English (top right corner)
1.3 Select: Application (next to the "Home" tab)
1.4 Select: Registration
1.4.1 For first time registration click: OK
1.5 Fill out the form from the "Personal data" section all the way to the bottom of the page.
1.6 After registering you will receive an activation e-mail. You can click the link of that e-mail or enter the activation code manually.
1.7 When you have successfully created and activated your account, please log in with the user name and password you created in the registration phase.
B. Start the online application
2.1 Select: Start application
2.2 Select: Add application
During your the application process, you will need to upload the following documents to the application platform:
English language skills (at least level B2 according to the CEFR)
For details about the application process, please have a look at the FAQs on our website:
Portal of the University of Freiburg: https://campus.uni-freiburg.de
As Freiburg is an attractive city, finding a suitable and affordable place to live can take a little while. The University of Freiburg offers all newly enrolled international students the possibility to apply for student housing via the International Office. In addition to these dormitories, which are run by the Studierendenwerk Freiburg (www.swfr.de/en), several independent residence halls are listed on the university website (http://www.housing.uni-freiburg.de). The Studierendenwerk Freiburg and the International Office also offer a list of available private rooms.
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