Hessian State Ministry for Higher Education, Research and the Arts
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ISU Kassel invites motivated and qualified students or graduates to join the programme. Students who would like to focus their studies on wind energy will most likely find the ISU programme particularly interesting.
There has never been as much wind power as today. This is one reason why manufacturers, service providers, and evaluators require highly qualified employees with specific skills in wind energy. The University of Kassel and the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology (IEE) registered this development several years ago. Therefore, these two partners established an advanced study programme – Wind Energy Systems Online (wes.online). The on-campus summer university course "Engineering Science of Wind Energy Systems – Fundamentals, Technology and Practical Investigations" is a part of the above-mentioned Master's programme. It introduces the main aspects of the technology and operation of wind turbines and wind farms. Furthermore, fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering are included. This fundamental knowledge is enhanced by laboratory studies at the University of Kassel and Fraunhofer IEE and excursions to wind farms, wind industry and wind research institutes.
In addition to the academic seminars in the respective disciplines, all students attend intensive German language courses. These courses are offered at three different levels (from beginning to advanced). Participants will have plenty of opportunities to practise their language skills while staying with a host family.
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A minimum level of B2 in English is required for the ISU Kassel seminars.
Living with a German host family in Kassel, students will have a unique opportunity to experience German culture and everyday life first-hand. The homestay adds immeasurably to the study abroad experience and guarantees daily opportunities to improve both language and intercultural communication skills outside the classroom.
Accommodation with host families includes two meals per day. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by the host families, and an affordable lunch will be available at various campus cafeterias, where vegetarian meals are also served. At weekends, three meals a day will be provided by the host families.
Students can enjoy an exciting cultural and leisure time programme. It includes the following: excursions to places like Fritzlar, Breitenau, and companies (depending on the seminars chosen); a guided tour of Kassel, which is known for the documenta exhibition and for the Grimm brothers' fairy tales; a hike to the Hercules monument and to the Habichtswald; a barbecue; a film night; opening and closing ceremonies; etc.
Students also have the chance to visit Germany's vibrant and exciting capital by partaking in an optional trip to Berlin.
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