- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DEGREE
- Bachelor's degree
- Start of studies
- Summer and winter semesters
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_DURATION
- 7 semesters
- Admission mode
- No permit required
- Study location
- Giessen
- PLG_CONTENT_COURSEINFO_LANGUAGE
- DE
Graduates in energy technology are experts in the energy transition. The secure and sustainable supply of heat, electricity, and fuels, as well as the efficient end-use of energy, are the key global issues of this century. Therefore, graduates are prepared to assume responsibility for developing sustainable technical concepts for the provision, distribution, and application of energy. As specialists, they actively shape the future of energy supply and develop viable solutions. Developing a sustainable energy supply requires systems thinking to unlock synergies while constantly weighing the technical, economic, and environmental aspects against each other.
The program allows students to specialize in one of three areas: energy systems, energy economics & energy management , or building energy and building services engineering (TGA). Each area of specialization focuses on different application areas of a sustainable energy supply.
Whether energy efficiency, renewable energies, hydrogen technology or sustainable building energy supply - all focus areas convey interdisciplinary content from the various classic engineering disciplines.
Contents at a glance:
Studies
Study content
The Energy Technology program offers students a foundational, career-qualifying Bachelor's degree. This interdisciplinary program culminates in the academic degree of Bachelor of Engineering. The Energy Technology program builds upon a broad spectrum of fundamental engineering and natural science subjects and combines these with modern, career-oriented specializations.
Foundation studies: Support for starting your studies and flexibility
To make your start at university easier, we support you in your first semester with an introductory seminar and a mentoring program. If you are unsure whether you are already well-prepared for a successful engineering or science degree, our new GetINGstarted program more time and additional support to help you get started.
In the first three semesters, modules in engineering, such as mathematics, physics/chemistry, mechanics, materials science, technical thermodynamics and electrical engineering, lay the foundations for a successful engineering degree.
Switching between Bachelor's Degree Courses within the Department of ME is possible without loss of time until the beginning of the 4th semester. Specialization areas are also determined at this time.
Many first-year students already know at the start of their studies which of our three Degree Courses they want to specialize in. Some first-year students change their minds during during your studies foundational studies, as they then have a better understanding of their academic preferences. Specialization areas are also determined at this point. This gives you maximum flexibility in shaping your studies at our Department .
Advanced phase: Modern and application-oriented
The degree program covers all essential topics in modern energy technology while allowing for individualized study plans that take personal interests and goals into account. The later semesters are characterized by in-depth, application-oriented courses in the two areas of specialization. Since the modules build upon one another, the acquired knowledge is continually revisited, applied to new challenges, and expanded upon.
The practical relevance of the study program is supported by:
- Professionally oriented forms of assessment: carrying out project work in teams, writing project reports, presentations/lectures, colloquia
- Numerous laboratory practicals and excursions
- Cooperation between the institutes of the Departments of ME and companies in research projects
- Opportunities for student participation in the projects of the institutes of the Departments ME
- Practical work experience in a company
- Writing the bachelor thesis in a company
The program is further enhanced by a diverse Elective component. In addition to subject-specific courses, students also develop interdisciplinary soft skills (teamwork, social competence, technical English, etc.) that are increasingly in demand in the professional world. By choosing relevant topics for project work, practical placements, and the bachelor's thesis, you can further specialize within your chosen areas of focus.
Study program
The following is a list of the courses offered in this degree program. The numbers indicate the weekly contact hours (SWS) or the credit points you will receive for successful completion of the course. A total of 210 credit points must be earned. You can find information about the content of each course in the module handbook.
1
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Engineering Mechanics 1 | 6 | 5 |
| TZ/CAD basics of technical product documentation | 4 | 5 |
| Technical Thermodynamics 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Natural Sciences | 6 | 5 |
| Study entry project | 2 | 2 |
| TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER | 32 | 30 |
2
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Engineering Mechanics 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Design theory – Fundamentals of constructive product development | 4 | 4 |
| Technical Thermodynamics 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Materials Engineering 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Business administration and law with practical simulation | 4 | 4 |
| TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER | 31 | 30 |
3
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement Technology 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Computer science | 4 | 5 |
| Machine Elements 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Technical Fluid Mechanics | 4 | 5 |
| Materials Engineering 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical engineering | 4 | 4 |
| Project management | 2 | 2 |
| TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER | 26 | 31 |
4-6
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From the fourth semester onwards, you can choose one of three specializations: Energy Systems, Energy Economics & Energy Management , or Building Energy and Supply Technology . You can view the course content under the heading "Specializations". |
7
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Vocational practical phase | 2 | 15 |
| Bachelor thesis and colloquium | 2 | 15 |
| TOTAL 7TH SEMESTER | 4 | 30 |
Vocational practical phase
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After completing all courses, a three-month practical training phase typically follows in the 7th semester. During this time, aspiring engineers have the opportunity to independently work on a topic from a technical and scientific perspective within a business environment and apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies. We at the Department of Mechanical Engineering are always available to provide support in selecting and securing suitable internship positions. |
The detailed study program can be found in the module handbook.
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Key areas
Energy systems
The Energy Systems specialization imparts the competence to understand, plan, and operate technical energy systems as a whole. Within this specialization, students focus on technologies and processes for supplying energy to various technical systems.
Such a system can be a single energy conversion machine (such as a combined heat and power plant, a heat pump or a solar thermal power plant), a single industrial or commercial enterprise or a combination of the aforementioned systems (e.g., a combination of combined heat and power plants and biomass combustion plants supplies a commercial enterprise with heat, cooling and electricity).
Solving such an energy supply challenge requires thinking systemically, unlocking synergies, and constantly weighing the technical, economic, and ecological aspects against each other.
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Systems 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Thermal power plant technology and combined heat and power | 4 | 5 |
| Numerical Methods for Engineers – with Practical Exercises in Excel and VBA | 4 | 5 |
| Technical combustion and pollutant reduction | 5 | 5 |
| Heat transfer | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical power engineering and machines | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | 25 | 30 |
5
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Systems 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Energy industry and sector coupling | 4 | 5 |
| Piston engines 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Turbomachinery 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Apparatus and plant engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of refrigeration technology | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER | 25 | 30 |
6
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Planning of power plant facilities | 4 | 5 |
| Thermal separation and environmental process engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Hydrogen technology and alternative energy carriers | 4 | 5 |
| Control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER | 24 | 30 |
Energy Industry & Energy Management
In the Energy Economics and Energy Management specialization, students focus on the necessary energy-related processes and systems. Their studies cover topics such as renewable energy systems, heat transfer, equipment and plant engineering, thermal power plant technology and combined heat and power (CHP), combustion technology and emissions reduction, electrical power engineering and machinery, as well as the fundamentals of heating and ventilation technology. They also specialize in the legal and economic framework of energy supply. This is explored in modules such as energy economics, energy law, energy markets, cost analysis, and more.
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Systems 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Thermal power plant technology and combined heat and power | 4 | 5 |
| Numerical Methods for Engineers – with Practical Exercises in Excel and VBA | 4 | 5 |
| Technical combustion and pollutant reduction | 5 | 5 |
| Heat transfer | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical power engineering and machines | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | 25 | 30 |
5
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Systems 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Energy industry and sector coupling | 4 | 5 |
| Energy law | 5 | 5 |
| Environmental law and plant permitting | 4 | 5 |
| Apparatus and plant engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Heating and ventilation technology basics | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER | 25 | 30 |
6
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Energy markets | 4 | 5 |
| Cost analysis of energy projects | 4 | 5 |
| Control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER | 24 | 30 |
Building energy and supply technology (TGA)
The focus on building energy and supply technology (TGA) imparts the skills to plan and analyze buildings holistically with regard to energy and information flows, to optimize the building services engineering and to evaluate them economically and ecologically.
One of the greatest potentials for energy savings lies in increasing the energy efficiency of buildings. Here, the desire for low operating costs meets the desire for thermal comfort in living and working environments.
The living room should be pleasantly warm at the right time, the bedroom nice and cool, the blinds should adjust according to the weather or time of day, and the heating system should ideally utilize solar energy, perhaps even generating electricity at the same time. All types of buildings need to be heated or cooled, and pollutants must be removed from the indoor air. The right system technology always interacts with user behavior and seasonal environmental influences.
4
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Systems 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Heating and ventilation technology – fundamentals | 4 | 5 |
| Numerical Methods for Engineers – with Practical Exercises in Excel and VBA | 4 | 5 |
| Technical combustion and | Pollutant reduction | 5 | 5 |
| Heat transfer | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical power engineering and machines | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER | 25 | 30 |
5
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of refrigeration technology | 4 | 5 |
| Heating and ventilation technology - structure | 4 | 5 |
| Sanitary engineering/Media supply | 4 | 5 |
| Heating technology | 4 | 5 |
| Turbomachinery 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Control engineering | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER | 24 | 30 |
6
| MODULE | SWS | CrP |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | 4 | 5 |
| Fire protection/smoke extraction | 4 | 5 |
| Planning of building services systems | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Automation | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| Elective module | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER | 24 | 30 |
Career prospects
Perspectives
Graduates of the Energy Technology program plan and analyze complex energy and media supply systems. They develop specialized system components and oversee the construction, commissioning, and technical operation of energy and media supply systems. They also plan and optimize building services engineering (BSE) systems such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, or work in product management and sales of sophisticated energy and heating technology products. This results in a wide range of potential employers.
Our energy technology program is particularly practice-oriented: We want our students to transition smoothly into the job market after graduation. Our experience confirms this: Even during periods of economic downturn, our graduates have no problem finding attractive jobs after their studies – including in the Giessen region!
Our students often get to know their future employers during their practical training or while working on their bachelor's thesis. And it's not uncommon for these companies to then even support the students financially during their master's studies (e.g., by offering them a position as a working student).
Career fields
For which specific career fields does the Bachelor's degree in Energy Technology qualify graduates?
- Planning of plants and plant systems for energy and media supply
- Planning of complex energy and material conversion systems
- Analysis of existing plant systems, energy monitoring and troubleshooting
- Development of components for energy technology systems
- Construction, commissioning and technical operation of energy and media supply systems
- Product management of technically sophisticated products or services in the energy and heating technology sector
- Distribution of technically sophisticated energy and heating technology products
- Training assignments at manufacturers of sophisticated components and system solutions for energy and heating technology
- Team leadership and management tasks in the industries listed below
In which industries do graduates of energy technology typically work?
- Companies in the field of mechanical and plant engineering
- Technical infrastructure departments in large industrial or commercial enterprises
- Operators of energy conversion plants (power plants, heating plants, renewable energy plants)
- Municipal and regional utility companies (gas, water, district heating, electricity)
- Manufacturers of components and system solutions for energy and heat technology
- Energy service provider
- Engineering service provider (calculation, simulation, plant design)
- Authorities (such as TÜV, technical procurement departments)
Study options
Getting Started - Studying Adapted Speed
In the "GettING Started" study program variant, the number of modules in the first semesters is reduced. The program offers students academic support and guidance throughout their individual studies, extending the standard period of study by two semesters.
All information can be found on the Getting Started page.
Application and enrolment
matriculation
- degree
- Bachelor (B.Eng.)
- Standard period of study
- 7 semesters
- Accreditation
- AQAS Cologne
- Study options
- Full-time studies
- Main language of instruction
- German
- Study location
- Giessen
- Cost
- Semester fee
- Admission mode
- The course is open admission. You only need to enroll within the respective deadline and meet the enrollment requirements to secure a place.
- Start of studies
- Winter and summer semesters
- Bridge courses
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Before the start of lectures, THM one-week bridging courses in subjects including mathematics, physics, programming, and chemistry. First-year students can use these courses to refresh their prior knowledge and fill any gaps.
- Basic internship
- Ten weeks of basic internship must be completed by the end of the third semester. It is recommended that this be completed before the start of your studies. Further information about the basic internship can be found in the examination regulations.
- Enrollment period
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June 1st to September 20th (winter semester)
December 1st to March 20th (summer semester) - Application period for international students
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Applications are accepted via uni-assist from April 1st to July 15th (winter semester) and from October 1st to January 15th (summer semester)
Further information for international applicants is available from the International Office. - Application
