Facts about the study program
| Designation | Sustainable Energy Systems | |
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| Level of qualification according to the national and European Qualifications Framework |
Master (2nd cycle) | |
| Qualification awarded | Master of Science in Engineering, MSc | |
| Field of study according to ISCED-F code | 0713 | |
| mode of study | Part-time studies, a job is not mandatory | |
| Length of programme (standard period of study) |
4 semesters |
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| Semester dates | Friday and Saturday full day, individual lectures take place during the week evenings with video recording plus additional Contextual Studies (Thursday evenings and/or block weeks). Depending on the choice of specialisation modules from other master's degree programmes also on other days of the week | |
| Specialisation modules | Choosing two specialisations from:
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| number of credits | 120 ECTS | |
| Languages of instruction | German, individual courses in English | |
| Mobility window |
Optional: semester abroad in the 3rd and 4th semester possible |
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| Academic calendar | To academic calendar | |
| Examination regulations and grading scale | To the examination regulations and grading scale | |
| Study-specific equipment | Energy Lab, Electronic Lab, Mechanical Lab | |
| final examination | Final master's examination | |
| Cost |
No tuition fees, obligatory ÖH-fee |
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| Study start | Mid-September | |
| Specific admission requirements | Completed relevant bachelor's degree in subject or comparable studies (the programme director decides on comparability) See admission requirements |
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| Application | Apply now Application deadline for each winter semester: May 15 |
Admission to the final examination
Courses
In order to register for the final master's oral examination, all courses in the curriculum must have been completed positively.
Master's thesis
Positive evaluation of the master's thesis. The topic for your master's thesis will be developed in the 3rd semester in a seminar in preparation for the master's thesis. For the preparation, the 4th semester is largely exclusively available. The focus is on the independent development of an energy topic on a scientific basis. The scope of the master's thesis is 22 ECTS.
Final master's examination
The master's degree in is completed with an oral examination before a relevant examination committee. Examination components are the presentation and defense of the master's thesis, an examination discussion related to the topic of the master's thesis, and an examination discussion on curricular course contents.