Power Engineering
(Master of Science)

The Master’s degree programme in Power Engineering takes four semesters. The core subjects are Theory of Electrical Machines, High Voltage Technology I, Combustion Technology I, Power Electronics II, Electric Power Supply II, Fluid Mechanics II, Turbo Machinery I and II, advanced compulsory and optional courses within the chosen area of specialisation, the Studium Generale, Master labs, project work and, finally, the Master’s thesis. Advanced specialisation courses can be taken in the following areas:

Decentralised energy supply

Efficient energy utilisation

Power plant technology: solar thermal, geothermal, nuclear and fossil

On the whole, the Master’s degree programme is strongly research-oriented, enabling students to expand on their abilities to produce scientific work. Graduates of Power Engineering are able to apply an engineer’s sense of judgement to address the complex tasks of power engineering in a systematic and solution-oriented manner.

Students of Power Engineering should possess strong powers of imagination and abstraction; it is also important that they have a technical flair, an interest in mathematics, and a logical, pragmatic and realistic way of thinking. Good foreign language skills are very important for entering the job market. Solid English language skills are therefore advantageous.

The Master of Science degree in Power Engineering qualifies graduates to take on managerial functions in various company departments. Graduates assume project responsibility for globally operating companies, medium-sized enterprises and smaller emerging engineering firms in the field of power supply, component manufacture (e.g. turbine and generator construction) or in the construction of power stations and industrial plant. Graduates are also capable of addressing issues relating to building energy and the energy industry. They also have the option of pursuing a doctorate.