Hochschule Flensburg
Courses are held in English.
The programme is held on campus and starts with a mandatory preparatory semester on 1 September.
Online application for admission with DAAD scholarship (only applicants from countries that are members of the Development Assistance Committee [DAC]): 31 July at Europa-Universität Flensburg; one year before the start of the programme
Application for admission without DAAD scholarship: 10 December at Europa-Universität Flensburg
Please note that current deadlines can be found on the website: https://www.uni-flensburg.de/en/eem/admission/when-do-i-have-to-apply/.
Meeting the challenges of climate change and energy poverty with energy transformation is in the focus of the Sustainable Energy and Development Master's programme. In the SEDev programme, we address universal access to affordable, reliable and renewable energy systems as part of international development cooperation. Our mission is to help enabling sustainable social and economic development through higher education.
Sustainable energy systems for social and economic development are therefore the focus of the 24-month Master's programme. The programme leads to the degree of a Master of Engineering while students learn modern engineering, innovative management and important social skills.
Graduates of the SEDev contribute to sustainable social and economic development by initiating, planning and managing the transformation of energy systems in societies. They provide equitable solutions for modern energy services and empower communities to engage in decision-making and change processes. Their professional skills help support and guide companies, governments and NGOs worldwide.
Problem-based learning techniques are applied to meet the challenges of increasing complexity and the constantly advancing technologies. This results in highly efficient learning directed toward the real-world application of the learning outcomes.
A preparation semester in autumn will supplement the students’ qualification within economics, research methods, and academic writing. A German language course is offered accompanying the course.
The programme combines two important areas of sustainable energy: the integration of renewable energy sources in complex systems and the implementation of sustainable energy systems. Energy systems modelling and energy planning embrace engineering aspects of the transition towards sustainable energy systems. Economics, project management, financial and market analysis explore the economic facets of making this transition happen.
Core modules in the two main semesters combine mandatory lectures and seminars with programme-specific teaching, a good selection of elective courses, and a project unit. In “Analysis and Complexity of Energy Systems”, programming and systems modelling are combined with renewable energy technologies. Additional modules on applied geoinformatics for energy planning and international development cooperation complement this. In “Sustainable and Just Energy System Solutions”, several areas of social science and economics are combined with project work in the field of energy justice and climate action, emphasising the implementation of sustainable energy projects. Further modules include energy market analysis and project management. An international community energy project with partner organisations abroad is the focus of a five-week field research project under real-world conditions. In cooperation with rural communities, students deepen their methodological competencies in consultancy work and in planning sustainable energy systems.
The last five months of the programme are assigned to the Master's thesis, in combination with an internship in a company, an international organisation, or a research institution. The Master's thesis is closely oriented towards the requirements of the labour market, and it may provide an excellent basis for future careers of SEDev graduates.
Preparatory course semester (autumn)
First semester (spring)
Second semester (autumn)
Third semester (spring)
Field research / internship, Master's thesis and defence
Integration with international alumni activities and professional development
Students are encouraged to combine their Master’s thesis with internships.
There is a student fee of 309.30 EUR per semester. The fee includes the services of the "Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein" (providing students with student prices at the cafeteria, activities and free psychological counselling), the AStA (providing free activities organised by the Student Union) and AktivBus. The semester ticket entitles the holder to free public bus/train transportation in Hamburg and within the state of Schleswig-Holstein, where Flensburg is located.
The cost of living in Flensburg is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. A budget of 800 to 1,000 EUR per month should cover the basic cost of living, including rent.
Please note: To get a visa, the German government requires a proof that the student has 934 EUR per month multiplied by the numbers of months of the stay.
There are the following funding opportunities within the university:
Academic admission requirements include an above-average Bachelor's or equivalent university degree in engineering after a minimum of seven semesters of studies and proof of successful completion of the preparatory semester.
Professional experience of at least two years in a field related to the course focus is required.
Shortlisted applicants must successfully complete an online admission interview.
All students must provide proof of proficiency in the English language (minimum B2, i.e. TOEFL iBT score 80, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, IELTS Band 6 (in all categories), IELTS Indicator or Cambridge Certificate FCE).
Note: A certificate that English was language of instruction is not sufficient for admission. Applicants from English-speaking countries are exempted.
Online application for admission with DAAD scholarship (only applicants from countries that are members of the Development Assistance Committee [DAC]): 31 July at Europa-Universität Flensburg; one year before the start of the programme
Application for admission without DAAD scholarship: 10 December at Europa-Universität Flensburg
Please note that current deadlines can be found on the website: https://www.uni-flensburg.de/en/eem/admission/when-do-i-have-to-apply/.
Sustainable Energy and Development
Munketoft 3 B, MAD 002
24937 Flensburg
Germany
The accommodation on campus are administered by a non-profit organisation called the "Studentenwerk". The students must apply directly with them. The link is here: https://studentenwerk.sh/en/dormitories-in-flensburg.
The International Center together with the CampusEngel of Europa-Universität Flensburg also support and help students when it comes to finding accommodation.
There are no meal plans, since normally the students have only lunch at the cafeteria. They usually live in shared apartments with a common kitchen. Thus, they prepare breakfast and dinner at home.
The university offers the "CampusCareer" service, which is dedicated to both helping students and graduates find jobs as well as to provide workshops on application procedures, job interviews, etc. The different study programmes also have their own career days tailored to their students.
In the Mentor Programme, citizens from Flensburg and nearby welcome SEDev students for the duration of the programme and some time beyond. Mentors make social life and cultural experiences easier, and they also provide other assistance as well.
Situated in the German-Danish border region, Germany's northernmost university is a young university. Founded in 1946 by the British, it was awarded university status in 2000. Since 2014, it has been known as "Europa-Universität". In 2017, the Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) adapted its semester times internationally: in the spring semester, the lecture period runs from March to June and in the fall semester, it runs from September to December. With around 6,000 students, it is a comparatively small university. Young people from around 90 nations study on the Flensburg campus.
The main study programmes focus on educational science and interdisciplinary European studies as well as on environmental sciences / sustainable development.
The location in the border region is ideal for a university with a mission to live the European dream of intercultural encounters and explore its reality. For almost 30 years, Europa-Universität Flensburg and Danish Syddansk Universitet have been working closely together. Their double degree courses in economics offer students the opportunity to obtain degrees from both universities simultaneously.
The region is characterised by beaches, wind, and the sea. Situated directly on the fjord, with its impressive old buildings, low rent, a lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Scandinavia, Flensburg offers excellent living and studying conditions.
The city of Flensburg is characterised by its waterside location and by the immediate proximity of its neighbouring country, Denmark. Located at the northernmost point in Germany, the city of Flensburg is the gateway to Scandinavia. It is only a few miles drive to the Danish border; the Kingdom of Denmark is located even closer to Flensburg than Husum or Kiel, and it can actually be seen from the beach at Wassersleben.
The campus is located about two kilometres from the city centre. Approximately one in ten residents of Flensburg is enrolled at Europa-Universität Flensburg or at the University of Applied Sciences. This is particularly noticeable during the summer months, when there is a lively atmosphere in this university town. As soon as the cold days are over and the last lectures have ended, students meet at the beach or at the place to be in the harbour, the "Hafenspitze".
Whether it's the reflecting water, the sailboats rocking gently in the waves, the sunset or the fact that there is always someone you know, everyone likes the heart of Flensburg.
Away from the water, Flensburg's historical city centre and its identity, developed over many centuries, is one of the landmarks of the city. Spared attacks in times of war, Art Nouveau style houses and old villas can be found everywhere in the city. Its small streets are home to cafés, numerous courtyards, rum producers, a wide pedestrian zone, harbour pubs, and several beaches.
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