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.

Unfortunately, no.

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.

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 SEDev 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 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.

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.