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Some interesting facts about the Bachelor studies

Energy Systems (Bachelor of Engineering)

Energy Systems is a cooperation program with University of Applied Sciences in Ulm, which authorizes students of the Energy Systems program of each University to use facilities and laboratories of both locations.

Program Goals
The cooperation program qualifies engineers to design, build and operate future-oriented Energy Systems. The program provides basic measures to integrate local and Renewable Energies(solar, biomass, geothermal energies, cogenerating systems, etc.) in context with the general topics of Energy Management, Energy Savings and the rational use of energy. Communicating these core competences is in focus of the course of studies.

Program Contents
Energy Systems, as a practice-oriented undergrad program trains students to analyse and solve problems in design, construction and operation of Energy Systems. Furthermore, applied engineering techniques as well as job related soft skills will be provided in line with economical, environmental and legal questions.

Graduation
A successful completion of the course will be awarded with the undergraduate academic degree Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).
This degree qualifies to work as an Engineer for Energy Systems for public energy suppliers, industrial companies or engineering offices. Additionally the field of municipal Building- and Energy Management as well as municipal Administration of Buildings and Real Estate is in focus of the qualification.

Program Structure
The program is divided in four parts:
The first part will provide fundamental knowledge, th principels of engineering. The second part, as a general instruction into the different specialized fields of work will include the possibility of further orientation during an internship in the fifth term. The last part of the program will offer a spectrum of project work and specialized classes to accentuate gained work experiences and communicate work related skills.

Prior to entrance and especially during the defining terms professors will offer an individual consultation to help each student creating a personal master plan in terms of graduation and time management as well as their personal preferences and goals.
Generally  the program is based on close relations with the professional practice. Internships, project work and the final Bachelor-Thesis provide room to network with potential employers, laboratories, inspection authorities and research and development institutes.

Key course elements

The following points will be worked out self-dependant and in teams by means of lectures, exercises, laboratories, seminars, project work and field trips.

  • Mathematics and Physics
  • Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
  • Principles of Energy Systems
  • Material Science and Technical Mechanics
  • Applied Computer Programming
  • Electrical Engineering and Automation Systems
  • Energy Industries and Energy Law
  • Solar Energies
  • Engines and Machines
  • Local and Dezentralized Energy Systems
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Wind, Water, Biomass and Geothermy

Program requirements

Qualification for University of Applied Sciences
Please note that every non-german qualification needs to be approved.

The program Energy Systems requires a verification of an 8 week internship served prior to the entrance. Main focus of the internship needs to be in either one of the fields of municipal Energy Supply, Energy Management, Design of Energy Systems and Energy Use. A professional degree in one of the related fields of work can be an adequate substitute to proof professional experience.

Perspectives

Possible Employers for Graduates of Energy Systems are:

  • Engineering Offices 
  • Industrial Energy Management
  • Energy Supply Companies
  • Energy Trade
  • Independant Power Plants
  • Power Plants
  • Municipalities
  • Public Services
  • Consulting Sales

In the field of Renewable Energies the number of job offers in Germany is 4 times higher than 10 years ago. The trend is even expected to rise.

For further questions please contact:

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Hochschule Biberach
Studienfeld Energie & Klima
Karlstr. 11
D-88400 Biberach