The courses are created to teach the abilities required to build a sustainable future. This consists of technological and financial knowledge of green energy systems with a concentrate on hydrogen. Knowledge in sustainable building planning and low-emission options for logistics are also in demand. Applications for two Master’s programs are already open until the due date on 15 July. One is the Master of Science “Sustainable Energy and Hydrogen Facilities” at TU Dortmund University and HSD. The 2nd is the Master of Science “Management of Smart and Sustainable Energy Systems”, for which Ruhr University Bochum is accountable. The other 2 courses will start in the winter semester 2026/27.
The objective of the interdisciplinary continuing education courses is to qualify worldwide professionals specifically for the obstacles of the energy transition. Around 30 places are provided on each course every year. The programs are intended in specific at worldwide Bachelor’s graduates with very first experience on the job who want to continue their expert profession in Germany. Tuition fees of around 15,000 euros are charged for the three-semester courses. Prospective students may apply for scholarships that can be used thanks to close cooperation with partner companies. The program is currently drawing in global attention: Many applications from all over the world – including the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, China, India and numerous African nations – testify to the worldwide interest in a sustainable future “Made in Germany”.
The courses follow the modern didactic principle of problem-based learning. Students establish interdisciplinary solutions for real challenges and particular concerns from the fields of energy and mobility transition in addition to environmental and environment protection. These case research studies also come from partner organizations, including business based in North Rhine-Westphalia such as Schneider Electric SE, E.ON SE, SPIE Deutschland GmbH, Arcadis Deutschland GmbH, Convex Energy GmbH, KONE GmbH and WILO SE. In order to produce synergies, these seven business have likewise moved into properties on the EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf. It is presently planned that the cross-university courses will also take place there.
Interdisciplinary knowledge at the 4 universities
Applications can be made by means of the Akademie der Ruhr-Universität gGmbH. Under the direction of Yves Gensterblum, the academy is likewise accountable for concluding contracts with the students. Prof. Martin Faulstich, senior professor at TU Dortmund University and a shown expert in the field of sustainable innovations, is accountable for the overall scholastic management of the courses. Prof. Lars Lauven, Department of Spatial Planning at TU Dortmund University, and Prof. Franziska Schaube, Professors of Mechanical and Process Engineering at HSD, along with Prof. Andrea Löschel, Professors of Management and Economics at Ruhr University Bochum, will be accountable for the very first two courses. Next year, the Master of Science “Sustainable Logistic Solutions” will be launched under the instructions of Prof. Ellen Enkel, Professors of Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen, as well as the Master of Science “Smart Design, Building and Operation of Sustainable Buildings” under the instructions of Prof. Markus König, Professors of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum.
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