FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• have an above-average Bachelor Degree in Engineering of at least 3,5 academic years - 7 semesters. (For a successful DAAD scholarship application, your latest academic degree must not be older than 6 years)
• have professional experience of at least two years after the completion of the Bachelors degree, in a field related to the course focus. (Internships will not be considered)
• can prove your proficiency in the English language by submitting an internationally recognized language certificate

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!

TOEFL iBT Score 80, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, IELTS Band 6 (in all categories), IELTS Indicator or Cambridge Certificate FCE, PTE Academic Test Score 59-75.

Note: A certificate that English was language of instruction is not sufficient for admission.

Applicants from English-speaking countries (PDF) are exempted.

Yes. A certificate that English was language of instruction is not sufficient for admission.

Applicants from English-speaking countries (PDF) are exempted.

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!

DAAD scholarship-holders

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

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.

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). 

No. You need to pay for the two deposits (1.180 Euros and 1.500 Euros) before arrival yourself. DAAD does not cover that and you need to be prepared to handle the amounts yourself!