Sustainable Energy (SE) with a specialization in Development (SEDev) – Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

If you choose the Development specialization, your SE program will include a mandatory preparation semester.

In this semester, you’ll learn the basics of economics, from macro and microeconomics to business and development economics.

You’ll also pick up essential research methods and tools to support your advanced learning.

This semester marks the official start of your SE-Development studies. Together with students from the other two specializations, you’ll take the module Analysis and Complexity of Energy Systems (ACES) and learn more about sustainable energy systems, their integration, and supply.

In your Development specialization, you’ll focus on planning sustainable energy access and working with organizations in international development cooperation.

You’ll also choose several electives to develop your professional profile. Topics might include hybrid power systems and energy management or electrochemical energy technology.

If you want more, you can attend courses from other programs and benefit from the enriching interdisciplinary exchange.

In the second semester, you’ll take another cross-specialization compulsory module: Sustainable and Just Energy System Solutions (SEnSe). The courses in this module cover the foundations of sustainable and just energy, and climate policy.

This semester also includes a five-week excursion to Ireland or Scotland, where you’ll participate in an International Community Energy Project (ICEP) and gain hands-on experience in the renewable energy field.

Additionally, you’ll work on community energy projects and explore the interactions between markets, resources, and development cooperation. Electives from our course portfolio complete your schedule.

In your final semester, the focus is on your master’s thesis. You’ll tackle practical, real-world questions and present and defend your results in a colloquium.

Depending on your elective choices, your course sequence may differ from this example.

The abbreviation stands for Sustainable Energy (= SE) Development (= Dev).

With the M. Eng. in Sustainable Energy, you’ll become an expert in sustainable energy systems – an excellent foundation for a career in the global energy sector. The Development specialization also prepares you for positions in international development cooperation.

If you want to improve living conditions in the Global South through renewable energy, this specialization is perfect for you. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, individual  support, and the freedom to shape your studies around your interests.

Projects and close ties to industry prepare you for leadership roles with great career prospects.

The Development specialization has a limited enrollment – you’ll need a strong motivation letter, at least two years of relevant professional experience, and a good bachelor’s degree to qualify. Your bachelor’s degree should be in engineering and not too far in the past. Since the program is taught in English, you’ll need solid English skills as well.

Learn about the details on the application page of the degree program.

You must provide proof of good English proficiency. German isn’t required for self-financed students (but you can take free language courses at EUF if you’d like to learn it). DAAD scholarship holders are required to take a free German course. You’ll find detailed language requirements on the application page of the program.

No matter, if you would like to apply for a DAAD scholarship or as self-funded student, all applications need to be handed in via our online form. The link is visible, when the application process is open (usually between beginning of May and end of November). At the end of the online application form, you need to upload all your documents in one PDF. It is not possible to apply with uni-assist.

Please DO NOT send your application and/ or documents via e-mail to us since we cannot process your application in this form.

Yes, you can also apply, if you already hold a Master. For a succesfull DAAD scholarship application you need to explain well, why you would like to achieve a second Master degree and your current Master degree should not be older than 6 years!

A stamp on the recommendation letter is especially important, if you would like to apply for a DAAD scholarship. However, we do understand that it might not always be possible to provide that. If this is the case, please get an official statement from your company or the person, who issued the letter that they/ he or she cannot provide a stamp on your recommendation letter and attach it to your ONE PDF with all your documents. In case that is also not feasable, put a note after your recommendation letter and explain, why you cannot provide a recommendation letter with stamp. Please note that a letter without letterhead and original wet signature will not be considered.

Yes. You do not have to proof 2 years of relevant work experience after your Bachelor of one position only. It can be several jobs at different companies. Simply add all your documents that proof your work experience to your ONE PDF. Please note that internships do not fulfill that requirement!

You have to proof a minimum of 2 years work experience after your bachelor´s degree in a relevant field of our study programme. Those 2 years have to be completed by the deadline of the application process (31.8. or 30.11)! Please note that internships cannot be considered. 

No. If you apply for a DAAD scholarship and you are not selected as a DAAD candidate, we will inform you, in case you are eligible to apply as a self-funded student instead. We will then ask you to send a recent CV and a new motivation letter. There is no need and it is also not possible to apply for both at the same time. 

Unfortunately, no.

You receive an e-mail with acknowledgment of receipt of your application. Please note that we will not contact you again before the application deadline has passed and only after all applications have been reviewed after the deadline. That can take up to 2 months or more.

DAAD scholarship-holders

If we have shortlisted your application, we will conduct a telephone interview with you between December, the year before the course begins, and January. All applicants will be informed of the results of their application Iatest by the end of February/ beginning of March.

Self-financing students

If we have shortlisted your application, we will conduct a telephone interview with you in March or April before the course begins in September. All applicants will be informed of the results of their application by the end of April/ beginning of May.

Note: The telephone interview is part of the application process and does not guarantee admission!

All non-admitted applicants will get a rejection e-mail after the application process is finished.

No. The Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy and Development only starts with each fall semester in September. An Intake in March with the spring semester is not possible.

No. You need to pay for the two deposits (1.230 Euros and 1.500 Euros) before arrival yourself. DAAD does not cover that and you need to be prepared to handle the amounts yourself! 

Please make sure to apply as early as possible for your visa. We are aware that in some countries it is more difficult and time consuming to receive a study visa. In case you are not able to arrive beginning of September inform us as soon as possible so that we can weigh up your options and support you as good as possible. Each case is different and therefore, the possibilities are indivdual, too. However, please be aware that we have no contact to the embassies to speed up your visa application process. And also please note that the classes cannot be provided online (hybrid). 

It’s possible, though not very common. However, you’ll definitely get to go on a five-week study trip to Ireland or Scotland in your second semester. This International Community Energy Project (ICEP) will give you hands-on experience working on renewable energy projects.

Graduates work in international organizations, NGOs, energy companies, public institutions, and research institutes. The degree qualifies you for leadership and management roles, often with excellent earning potential. Your career path can combine engineering and development work.

Throughout your studies, you’ll choose your own focus areas and set your own course for the future.

Our alumni network will help you take the next step after graduation.

Your points of contact are the academic advisors for the SE Development specialization, as well as the International Center, with Patrick Will being responsible for FIT@EUF, a project that supports the integration of international talent into EUF and the job market in Germany. He will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your studies.

Yes! EUF has an average rating of about 4 out of 5 stars on Studycheck, and 93% of students would recommend the university.

The Sustainable Energy program scores even higher on Studycheck – with a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars. Students love the wide range of electives, engaging topics, individual support, and the practical skills they gain.

EUF is a small university in northern Germany with a green campus and a diverse, international student community.

You’ll find free language courses, a sports center, a swimming pool, and many student clubs – political, environmental, intercultural, or faith-based.

In the evenings, there are often events like movie nights, game nights, or BBQs.

Several beaches are just a short bus ride away – Flensburg is situated on the Flensburg Firth. The Baltic Sea, the North Sea and Denmark are nearby. Hamburg is only two hours away by train.

Not compared to the German average. Check out the International Center’s page for detailed information about the living costs in Flensburg.

On the following websites of Sustainable Energy and Development, you can also find additional information about the costs and how you can finance them: How much will it cost to study and live in Flensburg? and How to cover the costs?