Master
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Engineering
Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
About the Program
The master's degree programme in Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering is designed to meet the requirements of internationality in the Energy Technology sector. It offers a highly qualified specialization in the field of Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering. This is a study track with a double degree within the master's Programme Power Engineering, offered in English by Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany in cooperation with Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland. The programme covers topics such as Power Transmission, Electricity Market, Energy Efficiency, Energy Resources, Electrothermal Processes, Electrical Machines, Energy Storage, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Machinery. The first year takes place in Lappeenranta, and the second year in Hannover, with the master thesis written at Leibniz University. The program starts on September 1st each year.
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The master's degree programme in Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering is designed to meet the requirements of internationality in the Energy Technology sector. It offers a highly qualified specialization in the field of Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering. This is a study track with a double degree within the master's Programme Power Engineering, offered in English by Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany in cooperation with Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology, Finland. The programme covers topics such as Power Transmission, Electricity Market, Energy Efficiency, Energy Resources, Electrothermal Processes, Electrical Machines, Energy Storage, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Machinery. The first year takes place in Lappeenranta, and the second year in Hannover, with the master thesis written at Leibniz University. The program starts on September 1st each year.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track at Leibniz Universität Hannover?
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 Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track at Leibniz Universität Hannover
Is Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track at Leibniz Universität Hannover 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 Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track 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 Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track at Leibniz Universität Hannover? ▼
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 Power Engineering – Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Engineering Track? ▼
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 Leibniz Universität Hannover — 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.