How do I apply? - Online Application

Application for the Intake 2027 - Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy and Development - Application process opens in spring 2026! 

Please read the following information and instructions. Applications which do not fulfill the (formal) requirements cannot be considered.

Have the following information ready as well as your documents mentioned below in ONE PDF:

  • Start- and End-Date of your bachelor degree
  • Information on grading system (best, lowest grade to pass)
  • Date and result of language test
  • Details about your work experience (start and end date of job)
  • For DAAD applicants: which documents have to be submitted for an application to a scholarship for an EPOS degree programme can be found on the webpage of DAAD.
  • For self-finance applicants: Please send all documents mentioned below without the DAAD application form and checklist (start with number 2) in the order mentioned below.

The following documents have to be uploaded at the end of the online application form in one pdf in the following order (self-financing students start with bullet point 2):

  1. For DAAD scholarship only: DAAD application form and DAAD checklist, wet signed (no digital signature!).
  2. Personally signed Curriculum Vitae in Europass format with current date. (use the template provided on this website)
  3. Bachelor-certificate (or equivalent university degree) of a study of 3,5-years (7 semesters) duration in engineering (certified / notarized copy) in English translation
  4. Transcripts/Records of the study of 3,5-years duration with information about the grading system (certified / notarized copy) in English translation
  5. Personally signed Letter of Motivation (approx. 1000 words) explaining your personal expectations and motivation to study Sustainable Energy and Development. Reference to current occupation and choice of postgraduate programme(s) with current date.
  6. Written proof of 2-years work experience, with letterhead, date, stamp, and original (wet) signature! (Internships DO NOT fulfill that requirement)
  7. Two Recommendations with letterhead, stamp, date and original (wet) signature (1 professional and 1 academic)!
  8. Language proof: TOEFL iBT (minimum score: 80), IELTS (minimum Band 6 in all categories) or Cambridge FCE. Note: A certificate that English was language of instruction is not sufficient for admission. Native speakers of English are exempted (PDF). 

IMPORTANT: Make sure to rename the ONE PDF in the following format: <first two letters of your country of nationality><8 digit date of birth><first letter of your family name><first letter of your first name>

  • Example 1: If Lasith Malinga's nationality is Sri Lanka, and date of birth is 29 February 1996, the file name will be SR29021996ML
  • Example 2: If Pablo García Acosta's nationality is Mexico, and date of birth is 29 February 2000, the file name will be ME29022000AP

Please note that we can ONLY accept PDF format and that the size should not exceed 10 MB. There is no need to send the documents in hard copy. Please also DO NOT send your documents in addition via e-mail!

Write all extra information in the comments field, e.g., if you are missing a document and why. Please do NOT write information about why you are a good candidate for the programme in the comments field! This information should be addressed in your motivation letter.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to rename the ONE PDF in the following format: <first two letters of your country of nationality><8 digit date of birth><first letter of your family name><first letter of your first name>

  • Example 1: If Lasith Malinga's nationality is Sri Lanka, and date of birth is 29 February 1996, the file name will be SR29021996ML
  • Example 2: If Pablo García Acosta's nationality is Mexico, and date of birth is 29 February 2000, the file name will be ME29022000AP

Please note that we can ONLY accept PDF format and that the size should not exceed 10 MB. There is no need to send the documents in hard copy. Please also DO NOT send your documents in addition via e-mail!

If your application is shortlisted, we will conduct an online interview with you as follows:

  • For DAAD Scholarship applicants: The interview will be conducted in December, the year before the course begins. You will be informed of the results by the end of January.
  • For Self-financing applicants: The interview is scheduled for end of February/ beginning of March, the year the course begins. You will be informed of the results by the end of March.

Please note that an interview does not guarantee admission! It is a part of the admission process.

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

  • Make sure to read through all the instructions before you click on the application link
  • Arrange enough time to fill in the application
  • Applications are accepted online only
  • Apply only ONCE
  • Fulfill ALL requirements (especially the little details like stamps, wet signature and alike)
  • Consider the mentioned order
  • Do not send additional documents
  • Observe the deadlines
  • Use our Checklist (PDF) for support
  • In case of problems, contact the admission team

If you have a problem with the form itself, please contact the admission team via admission-sedev-PleaseRemoveIncludingDashes-@uni-flensburg.de

The deadlines for the intake 2026 have passed. For more information, please have a look on the following webpage: Deadlines You can soon apply for the intake 2027.