Master of Science in Sustainable Systems Engineering (MSc SSE)

Science and engineering are basic tools to achieve a sustainable development, also in domains like ecology, economics and society.

Description of Degree Programme

The Master's programme in Sustainability Engineering is designed for highly qualified graduate students holding a Bachelor‘s degree in engineering or science. It provides an in-depth knowledge in fields like

• sustainable materials 
• energy systems (especially renewable energies)
• resilience
• natural resources
• sustainable economics
• technology and society.

The successful completion of the Master's programme qualifies for a career in research, as well as head positions in industries of conventional and renewable energy, supply companies and infrastructure operators for mobility or energy.

From 20 March on you can apply for the coming winter semester via the online application portal. After that, print the pdf document, sign it and send it by regular mail (not by e-mail) to the address below mentioned - together with the following documents:

• A certified and (if necessary) translated copy (German or English) of your undergraduate diploma. If you have not yet completed your undergraduate studies, a certified transcript of marks is sufficient.
• A certified and (if necessary) translated copy (German or English) of your transcript of marks showing all courses taken and marks obtained as well as the current average grade.
• Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate)
• Motivation letter (highly recommended)
• GRE test (not compulsory, but recommended for applicants from abroad)
• Curriculum vitae or résumé (optional)
• APS certificate (only for applicants having studied in China, Mongolia or Vietnam)

Additional documents that can be useful to submit: University entrance exam result from your home country (if applicable), GATE result (India), certificate about your rank in class, certificate about the average grade of your batch.
* Language certificates:

• The following English language certificates are accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English.
• Only native speakers from the U.S.A., U.K., Australia, New Zealand and Canada or students who studied and completed their Bachelor's in one of these countries are exempted from submitting an English language certificate. A confirmation that the medium of instruction at your university was English is not sufficient.
• The minimum IELTS score (academic IELTS) required is 6.0. The minimum TOEFL score required is 78.
• IELTS and TOEFL scores should be sent by the testing centre to the University of Freiburg (institutional code 7125 for ETS; the address for IELTS is the same as for your application). Alternatively, you may send a certified hard copy.