Process Engineering and Energy Technology

The practice-oriented Master's course in Process Engineering and Energy Technology (PEET) is designed as follows:

• 90 ECTS CPs (min. three semesters), starting from a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 210 ECTS CPs
• 30 + 90 ECTS credit points (min. four semesters), starting from a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS CPs.

Internationality as well as the application of modern teaching methods are to the fore: special focus is placed on the teaching of key competencies.

• 100% of the syllabus is taught in English
• Student exchanges and exchanges with universities abroad
• Master's thesis undertaken at home or abroad with a foreign professor
• Teaching of interdisciplinary qualifications (e.g. sales & marketing)
• Practical exercises to complement the lecture programme

This Process Engineering Master's course focuses on current topics such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and environmental technology. Successful completion of the Master's course with the title of "Master of Science" entitles the graduate to study for a doctorate (PhD).

Educational organisation

First semester:

• Numerical Mathematics
• Simulation of Process Control
• Calculation of Material Properties
• Measurement of Properties
• Advanced Energy Conversion
• Fundamentals of Solar Energy
• Wind Energy
• Electrochemical Processes (Corrosion, Fuel Cells etc.)
• Master Leadership for Project and Laboratory Skills
• Nanotechnology
• Advanced Thermal Processes

Second semester:

• Simulation of Process Plants
• Energy from Biomass
• Electrochemical Processes (Corrosion, Fuel Cells, etc.)
• Research Seminar
• Nanotechnology Lab
• Advanced Thermal Processes Lab
• Domestic and Industrial Environmental Protection Technologies
• Sea Water Desalination
• Chemical Reactions and Gasification

Third semester:

• Master's Thesis Project

Course objectives

An increasing demand for variety, quality and quantity of process engineering solutions and the necessity for ever greater economisation in production processes has led to the rapid development of special processes, apparatus and plant components. Interesting engineering tasks are waiting in research and industry, now and in future, in development, construction and operation of environmentally friendly, safe and resource-efficient process technologies to produce marketable products. Process engineers, working more and more in an international framework, will confront these challenges in cooperation with engineers from other disciplines, fundamental scientists, economists and ecologists in an interdisciplinary team and will have to solve highly interesting tasks of great future importance. The international Master's course in PEET at the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven does justice to all these criteria. The Master's qualification from this course permits graduates to enter the higher levels of civil service or to take up a senior position in business, e.g. as production manager, head of development or product manager.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills according to CEF (Common European Framework of Reference):
German level A 1
English level C1 (exceptions: English native speakers and/or a preceding Bachelor's study programme taught 100% in English)

For CEF equivalents, see: http://www.fremdsprachenzentrum-bremen.de/1072.0.html?&MP=1072-2031&L=1

Academic requirements

An applicant to the Process Engineering and Energy Technology (PEET) Master's programme must fulfil the following requirements:
a) an academic degree in a field relevant to the PEET course content
b1) a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 210 ECTS credit points
b2) a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS credit points
c) the final grade for the Bachelor's degree must beat least "good" (German grade 2.3 or equivalent)
d) good language skills, see: http://www.fremdsprachenzentrum-bremen.de/1072.0.html?&MP=1072-2031&L=1
e) two reference letters from referees who can appraise the academic abilities and motivation of the applicant
f) an individual letter of motivation

Enrolment fees

300 EUR per semester
The fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Bremerhaven and Bremen metropolitan area.

Costs of living

Living costs in Bremerhaven are rather low in comparison to other German cities. The estimated amount of 650-750 EUR per month should be sufficient to cover basic expenditures. However, the amount of money spent by the student strongly depends on his or her standard of living.

Here is a rough estimation of monthly costs:

• Health insurance: 77.90 EUR (for non-EU applicants)
• Rent: 170-300 EUR
• Food and clothing: 250 EUR
• Telephone and Internet: 40 EUR
• Books: 50 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university

The university has a scholarship programme for excellent students. Recipients receive 300 EUR per month. Students can apply for a scholarship during the first semester (the second semester is the first supported semester).

Arrival support

The International Office provides special support for new students (Buddy Programme), assisting with administration tasks, finding accommodation, etc.

Services and support for international students

The International Office of the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven supports incoming students in all aspects of the study programme and living in the area of Bremerhaven.

International Office / Incoming students
Ms Patricia Gebhardt
E-mail: pgebhardt@hs-bremerhaven.de
Tel.: +49 (0)4 71-4 82 33 61

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Service Office (Studentenwerk Bremen) or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a dorm is approx. 180-255 EUR. A single or two-room flat costs approx. 170-300 EUR. Private accommodation can be found on the Internet at: http://www.hs-bremerhaven.de/en/organisation/departments/international-office/incoming-students/your-stay-in-bremerhaven/accommodation.