Energy Systems and Renewable Energies (B. Eng.)

Application period for the winter semester is May, 2 to July, 15. Please consider that the online application is only possible in this space of time.

This is an admission-limited Bachelor course (admission process with Hochschulstart).
Please find all necessary information on application for bachelor study courses. 
 

Short information on application process - 3 steps

1. Apply at Uni - Assist

If you obtained your higher secondary school certificate outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert school grades to the German grading system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist. Please keep in mind: this step takes four to six weeks.

2. Register at Hochschulstart

3. Apply in THI PRIMUSS Portal 

Please find all necessary information on application for bachelor study courses. 
 

Language skills

• English: the program is taught entirely in English language. Sufficient language skills are essential to successfully complete the coursework. Note that we do not require English proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.
   

• German: German language skills are not required for admission, but we strongly recommend learning german or enhancing german language skills, as most employers expect at least A2 level. THI offers German courses at different levels.

   

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

1. THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
2. THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
3. THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
4. THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
5. The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

The demand for qualified specialists in the field of energy systems in general and in the area of renewable energy forms in particular is enormous, as there is currently a lack of suitably qualified experts. 

Common career paths include recruitment by energy supply companies, jobs in the industry or with engineering service providers or planning offices, as well as the job profile of an independent consultant. In addition, it is not uncommon for graduates to find employment in medium-sized companies or official bodies.

Sectors: 

• Power engineering
• Energy system solution suppliers
• Plant manufacturers
• Renewable energies
• Building energy technology and heating supply
• Energy industry
• Automotive and general engineering industries

Fields:

• Planning
• Development / Design
• Technical operations
• Energy consultancy
• Test technology
• Technical sales
• Quality control

The study programme requires a preparatory internship of 8 weeks.
It has to be completed before the start of the 4th semester (during semester breaks). The preparatory internship is not part of our admission requirements.

As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) . If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

General information on scholarship:

Financing your study programme might be a big challenge for you. On our homepage you find different opportunities of financing your academic studies at our university. Link:

Financial assistance

Please note that financial aid programmes are mostly not open to foreign students. For scholarships for students from abroad you may have a look here:

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/12359-finding-scholarships/
Public funding (BAföG) is only available to Germans and to EU citizens if they have spent a considerable part of their education in Germany. The university awards a scholarship called Deutschlandstipendium once a year which cannot fully cover living expenses. Additionally we have limited funds and support some international students for a maximum of one semester. Please do not actively approach the International Office on scholarships, once a year a call for application automatically reaches all international students.

Third party scholarship:

• If you are an applicant from abroad, you may qualify for a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): www.daad.de
• If you are a German students we recommend to research for suitable scholarships on www.mystipendium.de
• Please note that we cannot offer any guidance or support concerning scholarship applications.

We recommend that single students budget at least 700-900 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, stay, books, semester contribution)

The THI, in particular the Institute of new Energy Systems (InES), supports worldwide applied research projects in many areas of the energy industry. Likewise, company representatives are always available as experts to the students, they contribute with guest lectures and project ideas. The contacts built up over 20 years enable students to complete a large number of internships at national or international companies as well as semesters abroad at one of the partner universities (in about 40 countries, eg South Africa, Brazil, etc.). The International Office will advise you on studying abroad during your studies.

Once you have completed your Bachelor studies, you have the opportunity to continue with the English language Master of Science "Renewable Energy Systems" here at THI!