Photovoltaics Engineering Science (M. Sc.)

We recommend to apply before 15th December 2020 at Uni-Assist. Also use the chance to take part in our optional, informal pre-assessment process, especially if you have doubt about your qualification and chances!

Uni-Assist portal is regularly open beginning 15th September 2020 until 15th January 2021.

For everybody who applied before that date we guarantee evaluation of the documents and a decision about admission before the semester break and vacation season around christmas and new years eve. Before the decision about an admission we will conduct a web interview with the applicant, in which we check the motivation and whether the basic knowledge in math, physics, chemistry and electrical engineering is sufficient for this program.

For later applications we see only small chances to get the visa in time, especially under the aspect that many German embassies work only in a reduced emergency mode. Even if they resume normal working mode soon, we expect delays due to a large backlog of applications.

This program is well suited for students from countries, in which PV is currently growing strongly, and who want to participate in this process after having graduated. It is not suited for students, who are looking for a career start in Germany, because - although Germany is still a leading nation in research and development in PV - most of the production has meanwhile moved to the Far East, and the installation of new big PV power plants to the sunrich countries all over the world.

Bachelor in Engineering Science or Physics or comparable subject, which ensures a sufficient basic knowledge in mathematics, physics, fundamentals of engineering and scientific methodology.
Ideal basis is a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or in Physics. But you can apply also with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Industrial Engineering or similar, if your Bachelor covered in addition to the above mentioned subjects the following topics sufficiently: chemistry or materials science, semiconductor materials, fundamentals of electrical engineering (DC and AC technology) and basic electronics (especially operation and theory of the diode, but also some knowledge about transistors, thyristors and other power electronics devices).

At least 210 credits or 7 semesters of study for the Bachelor is required. There is a graduation with a minimum grade of 3.0 (in the german grading system) required. In addition the applicant has to be sufficiently skilled in the English language, enabling her/him to follow courses and instructions in English. No knowledge of German is required.

Applicants, who have not achieved their university entrance qualification or Bachelor degree at an English-speaking institution, have to demonstrate proficiency in English as illustrated by appropriate scores of TOEFL (PBT/IPT=500, CBT=180 or iBT=80 points), IELTS (>5.5 score) or similar tests (TOEIC, Cambridge Certificate, ...) with Minimum B2 Level according to the "Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmen für Sprachen" (common european framework of reference for languages).
Universities, which awarded the Bachelor degree, must be ranked "H+" according to the "Anabin" list (list of approval of foreign university degrees).

In addition, please hand in a full CV and a motivation letter (max. 1 page) which shows your deep interest and motivation for studying Master Photovoltaics Engineering Science.

Applicants, which received there University entrance qualification outside of Germany, needs to apply via "Uni-Assist". Please note, all documents and further required processes need to be ready and available at Uni-Assist at the date of the application deadline, to be evaluated right in time. Graduation documents (secondary school and Bachelor) needs to be officially certified/ notarized.

Due to corona-pandemic there is only a digital upload of your documents at Uni-Assist necessary. We will make checks, to proof your original documents.

After Uni-Assist was processing the formal evaluation of your documents, the program committee will perform a subject-specific evaluation and will invite selected applications to a Skype-Interview. Based on this the decision about admission will be made. Note, there is only a limited amount of free places available every semester.

Deadline for Applications

Winter semester: 15th July for international applicants with an university entrance qualification from OUTSIDE of Germany, 15th September for national applicants with a University entrance qualification from Germany or in case you do not need a VISA (especially residents from european countries);
Summer semester: 15th January international applicants with a University entrance qualification from OUTSIDE of Germany, 15th March for national applicants with a University entrance qualification from Germany or in case you do not need a VISA (especially residents from european countries).

We recommend to apply before 15th December 2020 at Uni-Assist.

For everybody who applied before that date we guarantee evaluation of the documents and a decision about admission before the semester break and vacation season. Before the decision about an admission we will conduct a web interview with the applicant, in which we check the motivation and whether the basic knowledge in math, physics, chemistry and electrical engineering is sufficient for this program.

For later applications we see only small chances to get the visa in time, especially under the aspect that many German embassies work only in a reduced emergency mode. Even if they resume normal working mode soon, we expect delays due to a large backlog of applications.

Semester start & tution fees

Tuition starts on the first working day in October (winter semester), or the first working day in April (summer semester).

A service fee of 80,- € is charged per semester for the students social affairs agency (Studentenwerk); in the first semester plus 6,- € for the student Union.