What are the in-demand technologies of the future for improving energy efficiency? Can wind, water and solar power meet global energy demand in the era of the energy transition? On the Bachelor’s degree programme in ‘Renewable Energies and e-Drives’, you will learn to answer these questions by acquiring scientifically sound, application-oriented and fundamental knowledge. Speaking of wind, water and sun: if you can’t get enough of them, Stralsund University of Applied Sciences is the perfect place for you. With our campus right on the Baltic Sea, we offer you a unique study and leisure experience!
| Degree programme | Renewable Energies and e-Drives – Bachelor’s (REB) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Start of programme | Winter semester |
| Admission | No entry requirements |
| Duration of programme | 7 semesters |
| Credit points | 210 ECTS |
| Qualification | Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
| Language of instruction | German |
The Bachelor’s degree programme in ‘Renewable Energies’ was successfully accredited in 2019 and remains accredited until 30 September 2027.
Further information
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur or equivalent) or
- College leaving certificate from a technical college (Fachhochschulreife or equivalent) or
- Master’s certificate under the apprenticeship system (Meisterabschluss) or equivalent professional vocational training examination or
- Entrance examination
Information for foreign applicants: Incoming
The next enrollment period for first-year students is for the winter semester. You can probably apply for the winter semester starting in mid-April.
For the summer semester, enrollment is generally only available to students transferring from another university or program who have transferable credits and are entering a higher semester.
You are welcome to apply for the summer semester of 2027 from early November through February 28, 2027.
Link toOnline Application
Applications with foreign certificates must be submitted via uni-assist starting starting in early October:
Deadline for all non-EU applicants: November 30, 2026
Deadline for all EU applicants: February 28, 2027.
Please find more information here:incoming
The “Renewable Energies and e-Drives” degree programme offers you a varied course of study that prepares you for the diverse career opportunities within the growing renewable energy generation sector. It enables you to play an active part in the energy transition. The degree programme comprises six consecutive semesters and concludes in the 7th semester with a work placement in a company and the subsequent Bachelor’s thesis. From the 4th semester onwards, you can choose one of two specialisations: Electrical Energy Systems or Thermal Energy Systems.
Because it is not all just a question of technology, we also place great importance on personal development and the acquisition of fundamental social, economic, occupational and legal skills. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded the academic degree ‘Bachelor of Science’. After that, nothing will stand in the way of your career in the field of renewable and conventional energy technology! Would you prefer to continue with research? No problem! Alternatively, you can successfully continue your studies on a Master’s programme, either nationally or internationally.
Aims and career prospects
The 7-semester Bachelor’s degree programme in Renewable Energy and e-Drives prepares you for a wide range of career paths within the growing sector of renewable energy generation and utilisation. To this end, you will take an interdisciplinary approach to the scientific and technical aspects of this future-oriented technology, whilst taking economic and environmental considerations into account. Through specialised training in two areas of specialisation and a strong practical focus, you will be equipped to work independently. You will quickly familiarise yourself with the broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies and systems, as well as their integration into energy supply networks. You will also explore new areas of the energy transition. As a graduate, you will thus be able to respond flexibly to the constantly evolving practical demands and enter the rapidly growing market for future energy sources straight away.
Job profiles
Engineers specialising in renewable energy and electric drives have access to a very broad range of career opportunities, both in large companies and in medium-sized industrial firms, as well as with service providers, for example in the following areas:
- Design, planning and implementation of renewable energy systems and their components
- Energy storage and grid integration
- Project management for new installations and modernisation
- Commissioning and operation of renewable and conventional energy plants
- Consultancy and sales, acting as a consultant on matters relating to future energy supply systems and concepts
- Energy consultancy; assessment of efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations
- Climate Protection Officer
Right next door to the real world
Where will our electricity come from in the future?
Although electricity comes out of the socket, it first has to be generated and reliably transmitted to our homes and industrial facilities. After all, we need energy – a great deal of it. The roar of engines and turbines, the whirring of machines and robots, or the beeping and clicking of our computers, mobile phones and household appliances would simply fall silent without our electricity supply. Electricity and petrol are indispensable fuels, the availability of which has become a key issue of our century. Our reserves of fossil fuels are finite. By the year 2069, for instance, oil will be the first fossil fuel to be largely depleted. Furthermore, Germany has decided to phase out nuclear energy for safety reasons. A rethink of our energy supply is therefore essential. Particular attention must be paid to the use of renewable energy sources such as solar radiation in photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, biomass, wind power and hydropower.
However, the problem we face with renewable energy is that supply fluctuates throughout the day, across the seasons and with the weather. Consequently, the sensible use and management of surplus green electricity, along with the upgrading of our electricity grids – including through the use of suitable storage systems – is of great importance for a stable and sustainable energy supply. The use of hydrogen as a clean fuel and storage medium, and the reconversion of stored chemical energy into electricity using fuel cells, could be key to achieving this. Fuel cells, as highly efficient sources of electricity, are now found not only in German submarines but also in mass-produced cars such as the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Tucson, each of which has just exceeded the 1,000-unit annual production mark. In future, our vehicles must also be ‘green’.
Our students, too, are working on a fuel-cell racing car with great success. They took first place at the Shell Eco-Marathon Europe in London in 2017, thereby becoming European champions.
We would be delighted if you too would join us in tackling these exciting challenges posed by the energy transition and, as a future engineer specialising in renewable energy, help shape the ‘green future’.
This future-oriented technology is as exciting as the degree programme in Renewable Energy and e-Drives is varied! During your studies, you will gain a targeted understanding of the broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies and systems, as well as their integration into energy supply networks. You will then put the knowledge you have acquired into practice straight away through project work and the practical placement. This will ensure you are well equipped to respond flexibly to the constantly changing demands of the professional world.
What type of student are you?
The Bachelor’s degree programme can be studied on a full-time, part-time or practice-oriented basis. This allows the programme to be flexibly tailored to individual needs, such as family and work commitments.
Insights into the degree programme
Curious? Then take a look here for more insights into the Renewable Energy and e-Drives degree programme!
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