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Renewable Energy Engineering - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Renewable Energy Engineering right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Renewable Energy Engineering entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Renewable Energy Engineering entails?

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To implement the energy transition, extensive knowledge across a range of diverse fields is required.

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The program trains scientists who examine the diverse possibilities of energy conversion from all perspectives. This requires a diverse range of subjects. In addition to the natural science and engineering courses, students also have the opportunity to take subjects such as environmental sociology or business administration.

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I can choose my own subjects from the very first semester.

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During the first three semesters, students build the foundational knowledge necessary for the remainder of their studies. During these two years, the courses and their sequence are mostly fixed. In the second part of your Bachelor’s program, you have the opportunity to specialize according to your interests.

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During my studies, I must work independently.

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To implement large-scale projects like the energy transition, everyone must work together. Teamwork is therefore very important in the program, which also strengthens the sense of community among students. This is also reflected in the collaborative atmosphere, the active work of the student council, and the strong support students provide to one another.

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Students of Renewable Energy are alternative "eco-enthusiasts."

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The program is demanding and includes a significant proportion of engineering and natural sciences. A scientific approach to tackling problems is difficult to reconcile with a purely ideological mindset. Nevertheless, we see ourselves as climate protectors, and having an environmentally conscious attitude is certainly an advantage.

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Mathematics and physics are important prerequisites that I need for this program.

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Although university mathematics (Advanced Mathematics) differs greatly from school-level math, a strong mathematical background and an interest in the sciences are beneficial. Knowledge gaps can be addressed through preparatory courses and accompanying lectures during the first semesters (MINT-Kolleg) and therefore do not pose an insurmountable obstacle.

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Studying at a university differs from studying at a university of applied sciences mainly in that I learn more theory at the university.

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You learn more theoretical content at a university than at a university of applied sciences. However, this enables you to think more analytically and tackle complex or entirely new problems more comprehensively. A university’s focus is not only on imparting knowledge but also on generating new knowledge, which of course also takes place during practical work in laboratories.

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It's your choice

0 out of 6 of your expectations turned out to be fairly accurate.

The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills

The following skills are developed and strengthened throughout the course of the program:

Creativity: To find new solutions for technical problems, you sometimes need to think outside the box.
Teamwork: The field of renewable energies is so broad that no one can master every area. This means you must be able to work together with people who have different specializations.
Interconnected thinking: In both academic and professional settings, it is essential to consider multiple disciplines simultaneously to evaluate the broad impacts of individual actions.

My interests

Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future for our planet? Do you want a meaningful career where you develop and implement concepts and technical solutions that illustrate how a climate-neutral energy system of the future can be achieved?

Students on the Renewable Energy Engineering study program

are interested in technical innovations and how they work.
enjoyed the subjects mathematics and physics at school, or at least the underlying way of thinking.
are interested in politics and society and want to "take action rather than talk".
are interested in a scientific and engineering-oriented focus of the study program.
enjoy dealing with theoretical questions and want to acquire methodological knowledge.

Renewable Energy Engineering - Bachelor's study program

Is Renewable Energy Engineering right for you? Come and find out!

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