The programme is aimed at alumnus/alumna of Bachelor's degree programmes in engineering or geosciences who wish to deepen their knowledge of renewable energy systems and pursue an international career in the energy industry or research. Through practical project work, laboratory exercises, and research collaborations – in particular with the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Infrastructure and Geothermal Energy (IEG) – students acquire application-oriented skills that prepare them specifically for the challenges of the global energy market. In the Master's degree programme in Geothermal Energy Systems, you will deepen your knowledge of the scientific, technical, and economic fundamentals of geothermal energy production. The content focuses on: Reservoir Engineering & Hydrogeology – Examination of the thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical processes in the reservoir, reservoir evaluation, and optimisation Drilling and plant technology – Planning and operation of geothermal wells, power plants, heating systems, and heat storage facilities Geochemistry and geophysics – Analysis of rock and fluid processes, geophysical exploration, and data interpretation Numerical modelling & simulation – Use of modern tools such as FEFLOW or Modelica for reservoir and system analysis Energy and environmental policy – Evaluation of the economic, ecological, and regulatory framework conditions of sustainable energy systems There is a special focus on interdisciplinary project work and the practical application of scientific methods. Thanks to the international orientation of the degree programme, students also acquire important communication and teamwork skills in intercultural environments.
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The prerequisite for admission to the Master's programme in Geothermal Energy Systems is a qualifying degree (Bachelor's or Dipl-Ing degree) from a minimum seven semester (210 credit points) engineering or natural sciences programme with an energy focus, or a minimum seven semester (210 credit points) geosciences programme with a focus on geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, geomechanics, georesources or geothermal energy at a state or state-recognised university with: an overall grade of 2.5 (up to 2.59) or better an ECTS grade of B or better, or an overall grade worse than 2.5 but better than 3.0 (meaning 2.6 to 2.9), if a meaningful assessment of suitability for the Master's programme in Geothermal Energy Systems is submitted. The assessment must have been prepared by a university lecturer who taught the applicant in their first professionally qualifying degree. The examination board decides on the recognition of the assessment and admission to the programme. Graduates of a Bachelor's programme equivalent to 180 credit points are admitted to the Master's programme with the requirement that they must acquire additional alignment credits (usually 30 credit points) before registering for their Master's thesis. The decision on the academic comparability of degree programmes is made by the chair of the examination board. The chair of the examination board also determines whether students have to make up for any prerequisites as well as which prerequisites these applicants may have to make up for.
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The prerequisite for admission to the Master's programme in Geothermal Energy Systems is a qualifying degree (Bachelor's or Dipl-Ing degree) from a minimum seven semester (210 credit points) engineering or natural sciences programme with an energy focus, or a minimum seven semester (210 credit points) geosciences programme with a focus on geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, geomechanics, georesources or geothermal energy at a state or state-recognised university with: an overall grade of 2.5 (up to 2.59) or better an ECTS grade of B or better, or an overall grade worse than 2.5 but better than 3.0 (meaning 2.6 to 2.9), if a meaningful assessment of suitability for the Master's programme in Geothermal Energy Systems is submitted. The assessment must have been prepared by a university lecturer who taught the applicant in their first professionally qualifying degree. The examination board decides on the recognition of the assessment and admission to the programme. Graduates of a Bachelor's programme equivalent to 180 credit points are admitted to the Master's programme with the requirement that they must acquire additional alignment credits (usually 30 credit points) before registering for their Master's thesis. The decision on the academic comparability of degree programmes is made by the chair of the examination board. The chair of the examination board also determines whether students have to make up for any prerequisites as well as which prerequisites these applicants may have to make up for. English: E.G. TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 IELTS Academic: 7.
The programme runs about 18 months full-time.
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