Master
English
Engineering
Control of Renewable Energy Systems
Master
About the Program
The two-year European Master's on Control of Renewable Energy Systems (EU-CORE) programme is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme that has been selected under the European Programmes of Excellence in 2024 through Erasmus+ 2021-27 key action 2. The programme is implemented, fully supported and carried out jointly by the following three universities: Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), Germany University of Zagreb (UNIZG), Croatia These three full partners form a consortium. In parallel, more than 15 associated partners (universities and companies) around the world complete this network. To find out more about EU-CORE partners, see the full partners and associated partners websites. The objective of the programme is to train top-level engineers from across the world on the design of advanced control technologies for renewable energy systems and to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of graduates who are needed to achieve Europe's environmental and energy ambitions under the Green Deal. Unlike other Erasmus+ programmes linked to renewable energy systems that focus on one source of energy, EU-CORE will cover all the main renewable energy sources and their associated control issues. Thanks to a selection of top-level academic and industrial partners, the skills developed throughout the EU-CORE programme will open the door to a wide variety of careers in the renewable energy industry. The complementary nature of the consortium's partners means that students will be trained in specific fields in which the partners are internationally recognised. For example, students will be studying the control of wind energy systems, the management of energy storage, the control of solar and hydrogen systems and their integration into the grid. To be fully in line with labour market requirements, the academic scheme of the programme is completed by soft/transferable skills training during winter/summer schools. In this way, EU-CORE offers a high degree of permeability between education, research, innovation, soft skills, industrial needs, and environmental concerns.
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The two-year European Master's on Control of Renewable Energy Systems (EU-CORE) programme is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme that has been selected under the European Programmes of Excellence in 2024 through Erasmus+ 2021-27 key action 2. The programme is implemented, fully supported and carried out jointly by the following three universities: Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), Germany University of Zagreb (UNIZG), Croatia These three full partners form a consortium. In parallel, more than 15 associated partners (universities and companies) around the world complete this network. To find out more about EU-CORE partners, see the full partners and associated partners websites. The objective of the programme is to train top-level engineers from across the world on the design of advanced control technologies for renewable energy systems and to contribute to the emergence of a new generation of graduates who are needed to achieve Europe's environmental and energy ambitions under the Green Deal. Unlike other Erasmus+ programmes linked to renewable energy systems that focus on one source of energy, EU-CORE will cover all the main renewable energy sources and their associated control issues. Thanks to a selection of top-level academic and industrial partners, the skills developed throughout the EU-CORE programme will open the door to a wide variety of careers in the renewable energy industry. The complementary nature of the consortium's partners means that students will be trained in specific fields in which the partners are internationally recognised. For example, students will be studying the control of wind energy systems, the management of energy storage, the control of solar and hydrogen systems and their integration into the grid. To be fully in line with labour market requirements, the academic scheme of the programme is completed by soft/transferable skills training during winter/summer schools. In this way, EU-CORE offers a high degree of permeability between education, research, innovation, soft skills, industrial needs, and environmental concerns.
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How do I apply to Control of Renewable Energy Systems at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Control of Renewable Energy Systems at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Is Control of Renewable Energy Systems at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Control of Renewable Energy Systems programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Control of Renewable Energy Systems at Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Control of Renewable Energy Systems? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.