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

To start your SE Engineering degree, you will complete the Analysis and Complexity of Energy Systems (ACES) module together with students from other specializations. This module focuses on the sustainability of energy systems, supply strategies, and the integration of renewable energies.

Your specialization will focus on the issue of energy storage. 

You will also take elective modules on topics such as Electrochemical Energy Technology or Hybrid Power Systems and Energy Management.

If you wish, you can attend courses that are part of other degree programs (such as M.Eng. Wind Engineering or M.A. International Management Studies) and add valuable knowledge and experience to your personal profile.

In the second semester of your SE Engineering degree program, you will  take the compulsory module Sustainable and Just Energy System Solutions (SEnSe), which that covers all three areas of specialization. In this module, you will learn more about the fundamentals and approaches of sustainable and just energy and climate policy.

In the Engineering specialization, you will focus on sustainability in mechanical engineering.

Elective modules and courses from other degree programs complete your schedule.

In the third semester of your SE Engineering degree, you will write your master’s thesis. For your research project, which takes several months to complete, you should address some of the real-world challenges of energy transition. Once you have defended your thesis in a colloquium, you will be awarded your degree.

Since you can start your studies in either the spring or fall semester, the order of your courses may differ from our example.

With the English-language M.Eng. in Sustainable Energy, you will become an expert in sustainable energy systems. This is an excellent prerequisite for a position in the international energy sector.

You should choose the engineering specialization if you are fascinated by the technical aspects of sustainable energy systems.

You will learn about the framework conditions that play a role in energy transition.

You can customize your master’s degree and will be supported by expert lecturers.

Projects and close contact with industry will prepare you for senior positions with good remuneration.

Admission to the Engineering specialization is restricted: you can only be admitted if you have a good bachelor’s degree. You must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as engineering, and be able to speak English well. Learn more on the application page of the degree program.

You must demonstrate good English skills (at least level B2.2). German is not required for the application (but there are free language courses at EUF if you want to learn it). You can find the exact language requirements on the application page of the program.

International applicants apply through the same online portal as German students. All application documents must be submitted completely and on time, in either German or English. After admission, you can request an official confirmation (“Confirmation of Admission”) to support your visa application. Please make sure to inform yourself early about visa, insurance, and residence requirements.

Yes, you can. In this case, you will be granted provisional admission (also known as conditional admission). You will then have to take so-called bridge courses (see bottom of page) to increase your knowledge and credits.

In the case of a conditional admission, certain documents are still missing – for example, your Bachelor’s certificate, transcripts for individual courses, or other academic records. These must be submitted to the Student Secretariat by the deadline stated in your admission letter.

The admission may also come with conditions, such as successfully completing bridge courses. These must be completed within the first two semesters. Please coordinate with the program coordinator to determine which courses can be recognized. Bridge courses will appear on your transcript but do not affect your final Master’s grade.

Admission offers are only valid for the intake for which they were issued. If you do not enroll by the enrollment deadline, your offer will expire and you would need to apply again for a future intake.

However, if you enroll on time, you may choose to take fewer courses or start attending courses later. This will not affect your student status but may extend the overall duration of your studies.

Your options are therefore:

• Enroll now and start taking courses later if needed, or
• Apply again for the next intake (admission is not guaranteed).

These messages in the application portal usually do not mean that your application has been rejected.

“Documents missing” indicates that certain required documents are still missing or could not be clearly assigned. Please check the portal to see exactly which documents are affected and upload them if necessary.

“Temporarily excluded” may appear while your application is still under review by the admissions committee. If it also says: “The documents are pending a decision by the admissions committee – no consequences,” your application remains valid. In both cases, no further action is required; the status will be updated once the review is complete.

Yes – submitting documents at a later stage is possible in certain cases, especially if you apply before completing your Bachelor's degree. In this case, missing documents such as your degree certificate or certificate of de-registration can be submitted later, by the deadline stated in your admission letter.

Other individual documents (e.g. language certificates) may also be submitted at a later stage, depending on the specific conditions. Please refer to the application portal and your admission notice for details. Make sure your application is still formally complete and correct in order to be considered.

The bridge courses you need to take will be specified individually in your admission letter. Typically, you will choose suitable courses from the Bachelor’s or Master’s curriculum to close academic gaps – for example, in energy economics or engineering. The selection is made in consultation with the program coordinator. Bridge courses will appear on your transcript but do not count towards your final Master’s grade.

Further information on bridge courses is available from the program coordination.

Bridge courses that you take as part of a conditional admission are intended to help you meet the academic prerequisites for the Master’s program. These courses should be successfully completed within the first two semesters.

The results of the bridge courses will appear on your transcript of records but do not count towards your final Master’s grade. They are considered an enrollment requirement, not part of the regular curriculum.

There are no tuition fees at Europa-Universität Flensburg. However, a semester fee must be paid each term as part of the re-registration process. This fee covers the nationwide semester ticket (Deutschlandticket), the contribution to the student services organization, and the student union (AStA).

The exact amount may vary slightly. Payment is required for re-registration or enrollment and must be made via bank transfer to EUF. Detailed payment information can be found on the Student Secretariat's website.

The Schleswig-Holstein semester ticket (Deutschlandticket) is included in the semester fee. After you have paid the fee during the re-registration period, you can order the ticket online. You will need your university email address for this. The ticket is valid from 1 March (spring semester) or 1 September (winter semester) of the respective term.

No, students generally only pay the semester contribution once, even if they are temporarily enrolled at two universities during the transition from a Bachelor's to a Master's degree (e.g. at HS Flensburg and EUF).

• If dual enrollment is required for organizational reasons, it is possible to apply for a refund of any duplicate payments, such as:
  Deutschlandticket (e.g. €176.40): Refund via the AStA
• Student services contribution (e.g. €79): Refund may be possible upon request to the student services organization.

Yes, that is possible – either at one of our partner universities or independently as a free mover. Internships abroad are also an option. It is important that the courses and activities are relevant to the SE program. The EUF’s International Center will be happy to help you with your planning. Read more on our student pages.

With a degree in SE Engineering, you can apply your technical knowledge in energy companies, government agencies, and organizations related to the environment, sustainability, and renewable energies. Research and teaching are also open to you. You can take on management positions, which usually come with excellent pay.

During your studies, you set your own priorities – and thus also set the course for your future career. If you need support, the active alumni network will help you get started in your career.

All key documents related to your studies can be found here as well as in the “For Students” section on the Sustainable Energy program website. This includes:

• the module handbook,
• the examination regulations (PStO),
• the general examination regulations (RaPO) of EUF,
• forms for exam registration, bridge courses, or the Master’s thesis.

These documents contain all relevant information about the study program, examinations, and credit recognition.

Your points of contact are the academic advisors for the SE Engineering 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.

EUF has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars on Studycheck. 93 percent of students would recommend EUF to others.

The SE degree program has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Studycheck – even better than EUF’s overall rating. Students praise the exciting topics, the personal support, and the practical knowledge they gain during the degree program.

EUF is a small university in northern Germany with a green campus and many international students. There are free language courses, a sports center, a swimming pool, and student organizations (political, environmental, intercultural, religious, etc.).

There are often evening events, such as movie and game nights or barbecues.

You can reach several beaches by bus: Flensburg is located on the Flensburg Firth. The Baltic Sea, the North Sea, and Denmark are not far away. Hamburg is only two hours away by train.

Not compared to the national average. Take a look at this page from the International Center to see what the cost of living is in Flensburg.